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Skyline Campground

4 Reviews

About

National Forest

The Skyline Campground is located just south of the famous Monjeau Lookout tower along Forest Road 117 at a little over 9,000' elevation. Access to it is via a well kept but steep gravel road but with inclement weather, this road can become rough and difficult to use. There are 17 sites here for…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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4 Reviews

M
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2021

Beautiful, can be windy

It’s absolutely stunning to camp at the peak of a mountain. You have 360 views of the region, but beware, the wind can get quite torrential and there is not a ton of shade but there is some!

Jaidan
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2020

Breathtaking View

Honestly this site is now one of my favorites. Lots of camping spots and great hiking trails to go on! Gets a little windy since you’re at the top, but totally worth it!

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Location

Skyline Campground is located in New Mexico

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Directions

In Ruidoso, NM, at the intersection of US 70 and State Rt. 48, take Rt. 48 north 8.9 miles to Skyline and Oak Grove Picnic Ground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.9 miles to Skyline Campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest Rt. 117 (dirt) and go 0.7 miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left at intersection and go 3.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

Coordinates

33.41935537 N
105.7330654 W

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