Established Camping
Skyline Campground
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…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Terribly windy and open but worth the view
All in all a decent one night or two campground, very close to the road, and very slanted
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!
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!
Location
Skyline Campground is located in New Mexico
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