Lincoln National Forest is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Lincoln National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Lincoln National Forest and user-submitted reviews.
$15 - $30 / night
"Very beautiful hidden away RV and Raised Primitive State Park full of marked and unmarked foliage and a nice museum reflecting on the surrounding area of New Mexico."
"Campground Review:
Oliver Lee is an amazing place to stay in southern New Mexico."
"Well managed KOA and short driving distance from White Sands National Park and Lincoln National Forest."
"In direct contrast to the White Sands backcountry camping which offers absolutely zero thrills and access to luxuries, the White Sand KOA is a great place to stay for those wanting some of the comforts"
"04/15/22 service road 568, Lincoln National Forest, NM
Friday night/Good Friday
I found this camp on a suggestion from a local waitress at Big Daddy’s."
"You can get as far away from main roads as you need. There are infinite spots on this road. It’s quite long and the road conditions aren’t all that bad, so anyone can access it."
"This is a quiet area tucked away in Lincoln National Forest. It's not too far from Cloudcroft, NM so it's easy to resupply on water, snack, etc."
"Went 12/28-12/30 and the actual campground area was packed the whole time even with it being 20-30 degrees outside. Extremely windy and most areas only get an hour or two of sun."
$32 / night
"I have seen mostly upper New Mexico and well when I found this area in comparison that or anything else near El Paso, I was more than a bit confused as to where I was."
"A very beautiful campground within about 6 miles out of Cloudcroft New Mexico. This is dispersed camping. Amenities include water, vault type toilets, picknic tables, fire rings, and a camp host."
"Good little spot away from traffic. Had some snow coverage in February that made everything look beautiful. Definitely a good stop!"
"You can get as far away from main roads as you need. There are infinite spots on this road. It’s quite long and the road conditions aren’t all that bad, so anyone can access it."
$28 / night
"Beautiful area near town. Site is quiet (minus the host's generator) and there is a nice, short trail surrounding the site."
"We chose this campground for the view but also because the hosts at the Pines campground were bizarre about rules...like when we went for a hike on the little Fir trail in the area, they got upset with"
"Lincoln National Forest is a little slice of heaven. Rick and Gale are the new owners and have worked hard over the winter to make lots of improvements to the property."
"Just can from Midland Tx where it was around 98, today at Cool Pines RV Park 72° at 3pm in the afternoon. Very friendly staff and are definitely practicing social distancing."
"Lower Karr Canyon campground is about 6 miles from the main highway at High Rolls, NM. The last 2 miles or so being rather rough dirt."
"You just have to look around to find the best one. Be aware of others though. We did have a family show up and start shooting guns in the area without any concern for others around them."
"This was a lovely campground near Cloudcroft, NM. It is located in the Lincoln National Forest. We really enjoyed our couple of days at this location."
"We visited pSleepy Grass in May 2021 and it was an amazing campground fairly close to the town of Cloudcroft, but secluded enough to feel like the middle of an alpine forest."
RangerWe drove in around 10pm and the small town of Cloudcroft was beautiful for anyone needing a place to stop before heading into the forest. We saw more elk than we could count! Just glowing eyes everywhere and all in the road. The road dead ends at a fenced private property so we turned around and just got a pull off spot for the night since we camp in the truck but there's tons of tent spots. Some rock made fire pits around. And we didn't see anyone around us for miles. Tons of bullet shells everywhere. It was almost errie how quiet it was! Camped here on our way down to the White Sands.
Road isn't bad, but we are in a higher up Toyota Tacoma. Poor cell signal for T-Mobile but Verizon did!
GuideThis amazing camping spot near cloudcroft nm is a perfect place to stop by and see the beautiful woods and mountains of Lincoln mountains.
ScoutWe arrived at about 7:30 pm so all of the lower spots were taken. We followed the road all the way to the gated closure. There was someone already there in a nice spot, so we turned around (we were able to do this in our 20 ft class c rv, but it might be tight if you’re in something larger) and drove back down a bit, then parked right off the road. Even though we didn’t get an actual campsite, it was ok because all we needed was somewhere to sleep for the night. The road is rocky and narrow, but we were able to make it in a 2 wheel drive vehicle with pretty low clearance.
GuideGood level one spot of two total drive-in. Also had parking lot a car parked all night (they may have tented). Very easy access and directly off the road.
Small amount of trash I cleaned up. Some ants but not terrible. Found elk bones (we think).
Surrounding area was up to 110 and was 85 when we pulled in here and thankfully down to 55 at night.
TravelerGood service, lots of spots, close enough to the highway that you’re not going out of your way, but far enough from the highway that you don’t hear/see it. Beautiful lake sunsets.
GuideJust make sure you see the forecast, if it's windy it might turn into a dust storm.
Another than that it was gorgeous
TravelerThe best qualities of the campground: -awesome views -hookups -grill area and games + sleds to borrow -laundry -close to Lincoln National Forest and white sands and pistachioland!
Things that could maybe be a little better: -more shade on campsite (ours had a very tiny tree) -more privacy between sites
GuideThis place was a good overnight stay with all the amenities one could want. 12
TravelerNice campground, heavily wooded, paved parking. Very clean. The price has gone up, $32 per night. The Check Availability button said it was full but I was the sole camper on a Monday. It's right off the road so lots of traffic noise in the daytime, very quiet at night. Also lots of jet noise due to the AFB in Alamagordo. The solar telescope nearby is worth a vist and the drive is beautiful.
Camping near Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or a base for exploring nearby attractions, there’s something for everyone.
Camping near Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. With the right preparation, you can enjoy all that this beautiful area has to offer!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Lincoln National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 121 campgrounds and RV parks near Lincoln National Forest and 24 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lincoln National Forest is Oliver Lee Memorial State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 64 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 24 free dispersed camping spots near Lincoln National Forest.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Lincoln National Forest that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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