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
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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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 172 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 100 open for online reservation · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 66 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
41.9% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 100 of 172 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online41.9%
Open reservation dates100 / 172
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 100
Weekday openings58
Weekend openings42
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 58 fall on weekdays and 42 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027April shows no online availability. 0 of 60 tracked reservation dates are open there — 60 not yet released.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| East Group | 50 |
| West Group | 50 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
April0 of 60 · not yet released
The next bookable date is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Group | 50 | 50 dates | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +38 more |
| West Group | 50 | 50 dates | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +38 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. 100 of 172 tracked reservation dates are currently open (58.1%). 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 Nov 2, 2026 17:20 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)?
November 2026, with 52 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 58.
When is the next open date at Little Walnut (Group Picnic Sites)?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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