Turn right onto Rt. Turn left at sign and go 1.2 miles to Lower Scorpion and another 0.1 miles to Upper Scorpion. Although paved, State Rt. 15 is steep and curvy. The elevation is 5,700 ft.
Cottonwoods line the river.
The nearby West Fork of the Gila River attracts a variety of birds and wildlife. There are corrals nearby which provide access to the wilderness, but horses are not permitted in the campground. Of course, visiting the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a must. There are no designated parking slots. There are over 750 miles of trails in the Gila Wilderness.