Reserve, NM, October 23, 2018—For Immediate Release.  Beginning October 27, the Reserve Ranger District will begin winter operations of developed recreation sites including Dipping Vat, Aeroplane Mesa, Ben Lilly, Willow Creek, and Apache Creek Campgrounds. While the public is encouraged to continue to enjoy these sites, weather permitting, services will be limited during the winter months. The water system will be turned off to prevent freezing and damage to the lines during the fall and winter.  The trash service customarily provided will also not be available during the winter season. 

With limited services we are asking visitors to do their part to pack in/pack out trash and help us keep the campgrounds clean. Full services are expected to resume in May.

For information on the Gila National Forest, check out our website at here.