Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10134109
When Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) reopens
Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
8
Only 8 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Dec 24, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 98 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Dec 24, 2026): 86 open for online reservation · 11 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
12.2% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 86 of 98 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 24, 2026Not open online12.2%
Open reservation dates86 / 98
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 97
Weekday openings55
Weekend openings31
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 55 fall on weekdays and 31 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026November holds the most room. 29 of 30 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: no day-use unit is currently available for both dates. Friday has no online availability; individual Thursday date remains open. New Year: no online availability on Thursday.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Gomez Peak Pavillion | 86 |
This day-use unit currently has 86 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable date is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
86 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gomez Peak Pavillion | 86 | 27 dates | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +74 more |
About Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)
Overview
The Gomez Peak Large Group Area, just south of the main grounds, will accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for up to 50 vehicles. Facilities include large covered pavilion, 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people), pedestal BBQ grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball and horseshoe pits.
As with all Little Walnut day use areas, no firewood is available. Plan to bring charcoal or wood for cooking as needed. Pets permitted on a leash only (remember to clean up after your pet). No horses allowed in the picnic grounds. Potable drinking water is available at the site.
Recreation
The popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System can be accessed from the Gomez Peak Pavillion. Numerous loops of trails can be hiked from this location and is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
Facilities
The Gomez Peak Group Use Area, just south of the main grounds, can accommodate up to 200 people, with parking for 50 vehicles. Facilities include covered pavilion with 12 tables (seating for up to 96 people, handicap accessible area), 2 large pedestal grills, vault toilets, trash cans, volleyball sand court & poles, and horseshoe pits. No firewood available.
Natural Features
The Gomez Peak Pavilion offers views of Gomez Peak and Eighty Mountain, and is surrounded by a Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Deer, squirrels and a variety of birds can often be seen at the site.
1 monitored unitDay use1 shadedPets OKMax party 200
Getting there
Gomez Peak Pavilion can be accessed from Silver City by driving north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approxiamatley 5 miles.
Day Use AreaHikingMountain BikingPicnicking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
Reservations for Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 86 of 98 tracked reservation dates are open (87.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 8 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
Campsite Sniper detected 8 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
November 2026, with 29 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Gomez Peak (Group Picnic Site)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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