Camp ObserverGila National Forest
Reviews
Gila National Forest campgrounds offer beautiful settings with clean facilities, attentive hosts, and good fishing opportunities. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, wildlife sightings, and well-maintained bathrooms. However, some sites have tightly packed RV spaces, limited water availability, and occasional issues with cleanliness and camp host presence.
Beautiful natural surroundings with lake views
Clean and well-maintained bathrooms
Friendly and attentive camp hosts
Good fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities
Quiet and peaceful environment during weekdays
RV sites are often cramped with three rigs per space
Limited or no water at some sites
Inconsistent cleanliness and bathroom supplies
Lack of cell service and internet
Occasional noise disturbances and campground management issues
Paul W
Reviewed 2 months ago
Just an OK campground, nothing special. The lake was closed so nothing to do.
Alan B
Reviewed 2 months ago
Due to a large algae bloom the lake was closed to all. That probably helped insure the extreme peace and quiet.
Camp host mentioned the campground would see extensive improvements in the future.
Beautiful location. Will return someday.
Michael A
Reviewed 2 months ago
The site was easy to locate and navigate, even pulling in at night. The lake was closed at the time (which we knew ahead of time) but the view was still very nice. We stayed at #11 which was slated as having electrical hookups but pedestals were only near #10 and #12 and were already in use by our neighbors. We typically boondock so it wasn’t a big deal, but would have been nice to have had electricity. Overall pleasant stay.
Kathleen A
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground and toilets are very clean, The camp hosts, Jim and Mia are very nice and helpful.
Letie A
Reviewed 3 months ago
The place is amazing!!! But the manager and personnel are TOTALLY AWESOME, hubby and I left the water hose at home and both managers have been very helpful, THAKS SI MUCH FOR ALL YOU GUYS DONE FOR US. The experience was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GUYS PLEASE GO TO JUNIPER CAMPGROUND you will enjoy as a kid with a new toy. FUN, QUIET, PACEFUL and incredible relaxing
Roger V
Reviewed 3 months ago
encourage to make reservations
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Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Gila National Forest.
Campgrounds
Gila National Forest has 9 campgrounds, 61 campsites in total.
9 of 9 campgrounds match
