Wall Lake campground
Wall Lake
The Wall Lake Camping Area is located near several points of interest, including the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, the Catwalk National Recreation Trail, and the Mogollon Box Canyon. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and bird watching in the area.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and vault toilets. The campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there are 12 sites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once a popular destination for miners during the Gold Rush in the late 1800s. The miners used the nearby streams to pan for gold and silver.
The best time of year to visit Wall Lake Camping Area is from May to September when the weather is warm, and the average temperatures range from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Visitors should note that the area can experience thunderstorms during the summer months.
What's on-site at Wall Lake
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 Wall Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Canyon Pit | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wolf Hollow Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wolf Hollow | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Black Canyon Upper | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Black Canyon Campground - Upper | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Wall Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River Near Gila | 21 cfs | → |
| Mimbres River At Mimbres | 4 cfs | → |
| Mogollon Creek Near Cliff | 0 cfs | → |
| San Francisco River Near Glenwood | 18 cfs | → |
| San Francisco River Near Reserve | 3,350 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Below Elephant Butte Dam | 2,150 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Wall Lake -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Mcknight Cabin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mcknight Cabin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Signal Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Signal Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Silver Creek Divide | 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
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary
- Aldo Leopold Wilderness Boundary To Gila Wilderness Boundary
- Gila Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With East Fork Gila River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Diamond Creek
- Headwaters To Junction Of Trails 707/68 (Sec 35, T12s, R11w)
- Gila Wilderness Boundary (Below Snow Lake) To Gila Wilderness Boundary (Sec 24, T12s, R14w)
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 Wall Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Wall Lake
Can I make reservations at Wall Lake?
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 Wall Lake?
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 Wall Lake.