Turkey Creek Camp campground
Turkey Creek Camp
The nearby Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a must-see attraction with its ancient cliff dwellings and intricately preserved artifacts. The Gila Wilderness Area is also nearby, which is perfect for hiking, fishing, and hunting.
The campsite offers basic amenities such as fire rings, picnic tables, and pit toilets, but no running water or electrical hookups. The camping area is a first-come-first-serve basis with 10 campsites available for use.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a mining town, and the remnants of the mining operation can still be seen today.
The best time to visit Turkey Creek Camp is from May to October when the temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 80s during the day and drop to the low 40s at night. However, visitors should be aware that afternoon thunderstorms are common during the summer months.
What's on-site at Turkey Creek Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Turkey Creek Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Cow Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black Jacks Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hawkeye Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Martinez Springs Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Trail Canyon Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Turkey Creek Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cimarron River Near Cimarron | 12 cfs | → |
| Ponil Creek Near Cimarron | 0 cfs | → |
| Cimarron River Below Eagle Nest Dam | 19 cfs | → |
| Rayado Creek Near Cimarron | 3 cfs | → |
| Vermejo River Near Dawson | 2 cfs | → |
| Costilla Creek Below Costilla Dam | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Turkey Creek Camp -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolby | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Tolby | 0.0 in | -1.0 in | → |
| Eagle Nest | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Shuree Snotel | 158.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Palo | 2.0 in | 1.0 in | → |
| Shuree | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Cimarron Canyon State Park
- Eagle Nest Lake State Park
- Vietnam Veterans' Memorial State Park
- Ski Area
- Wilderness Wheeler Peak
- Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turkey Creek Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Turkey Creek Camp
Can I make reservations at Turkey Creek Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Turkey Creek Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Turkey Creek Camp.