Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10134111
When Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites) reopens
Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)'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
1
Only 1 opening 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 2 monitored sites
Of the 196 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Dec 24, 2026): 187 open for online reservation · 5 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
4.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 187 of 196 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Dec 24, 2026Not open online4.6%
Open reservation dates187 / 196
Reserved (of online inventory)5 / 192
Weekday openings112
Weekend openings75
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 112 fall on weekdays and 75 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Dec 2026October holds the most room. 61 of 62 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| 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 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | 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: 2 day-use units are 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 |
|---|---|
| West Group | 94 |
| East Group | 93 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
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
187 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Group | 94 | 90 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +82 more |
| East Group | 93 | 61 dates | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +81 more |
About Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)
Overview
Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area for small or large groups and individuals/families. The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions.
The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
For all group use areas, no firewood is available and camping is prohibited.
Recreation
The popular Gomez Peak/Little Walnut Trail System can be accessed from the Little Walnut Group Sites. Numerous loops of trails can be hiked from this location and is a popular attraction for mountain bikers and hikers alike.
Facilities
The Little Walnut West Group Area can accommodate up to 50 people, with parking for 10 vehicles. Facilities include eight (8) tables, three (3) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans.
The Little Walnut East Group Area can accommodate up to 75 people, with parking for 15 vehicles. Facilities include 10 tables, one (1) serving table, four (4) pedestal grills, vault toilets and trashcans
Natural Features
The Little Walnut Group Sites offer views of Gomez Peak and is surrounded by a Ponderosa and Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Deer, squirrels and a variety of birds can often be seen at the site.
2 monitored unitsDay useMax party 75
Getting there
Little Walnut Group Sites can be accessed from Silver City by driving north on Little Walnut Road from US Highway 180 for approxiamatley 5 miles.
BirdingDay Use AreaHikingMountain Biking
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
Reservations for Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 187 of 196 tracked reservation dates are open (95.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening 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 Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening 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 Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
October 2026, with 61 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 62.
When is the next open date at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
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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