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Silver Campground

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Sitting at elevation in Lincoln National Forest just outside Cloudcroft, Silver Campground trades the desert heat of the lowlands for tall conifers and cooler temperatures. The contrast is notable: White Sands is roughly 40 minutes south, yet the forest here runs thick with shade. Sites include fire rings, picnic tables, and enough space to park rigs up to 45 feet, though one reviewer noted the steep grades and tight turns on approach would give larger vehicles a workout.

Sites here can feel close together when the campground fills. Reviewers mention that noise from neighboring sites, including late-night gatherings, has been a recurring issue, and at least one camper specifically recommended Saddle Campground as a quieter alternative with more spacing between sites. Bathrooms are distributed across loops and have generally earned clean marks, though the dump station and potable water fill area are not located at individual sites. Cell coverage is inconsistent depending on carrier.

"Dump station and potable water fill area, but not at site," notes Ben J., who also flagged snow on the ground during a mid-April visit. The season runs April through early October. At $23 per night, the price has drawn comment from multiple reviewers who found it steep relative to the site type. Reservations are available. For campers traveling with dogs, Silver allows pets, as do many dog-friendly campgrounds near Lincoln National Forest. This campground tends to work best for campers who prioritize shade, forest access, and established amenities over isolation.

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Map & DirectionsSilver Campground is located in New Mexico near Cloudcroft

Detail location of campground
Public Campground

Directions

Travel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. Approximately 4 miles turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign (Forest Road 24C).

Coordinates

32.97394021 N
105.72582775 W

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Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 16 users
    Last on 7/23/26
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 7/23/26
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    AT&TLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 12 users
    Last on 7/23/26

Connectivity

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    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
    Verified by 16 users
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    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 10 users
    Last on 7/23/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Good Coverage
    Verified by 12 users
    Last on 7/23/26

Access

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites

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Campers regularly cited clean facilities and spacious, shaded sites as highlights. However, some feedback indicated noise issues and high pricing for basic amenities. The mountain forest setting provides cool relief from desert heat.

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Reviewed Oct. 21, 2024

DON"T CAMP HERE

Campsites are to close, Camp host DO NOT keep the quite hours. Parties destroy the quite. Parties going until 2AM.
Actually not really sure what the camp host does, they started a leaf blower during morning quit hours ( I could stay home for that). 

Saddle and Apache are nice with campsites further apart....but stay away from silver.
On a good note, if you are in Cloudcroft go to Mad Jacks BBQ.....the Beef Ribs are AWESOME, it is REAL TEXAS bbq.

Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 8, 2022

Great campsite, but getting expensive

I’ve always loved starting our family vacation camping just outside of Cloudcroft. Great way to acclimate to altitude and get up in cool mountain forests. Bathrooms are available in each loop and lots of camp sites to choose from. 26/day seems steep and firewood is 8$ a bundle too.

Site5
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Silver Campground by Byron M., August 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Silver Campground by Byron M., August 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Silver Campground by Byron M., August 8, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2020

Really nice, but overpriced

Coming from the stark heat near White Sands, it is pretty remarkable that just 40 minutes away you can find a cool, windy, shady oasis. I give this campsite good remarks due to the fact it’s the only one open in the area (all the others marked on this app nearby are closed), it is the only campground I’ve seen in the past 30 days on the road that has only ever other site opened to ensure social distancing, a clean vault toilet (and 3 toilets on site), beautiful sites full of shade equipped with picnic tables, ample space and parking, and fire rings. Perhaps this site is usually cheaper (I don’t know) and maybe it’s only this much due to COVID and lack of other options, but $23 seems remarkably high for the type of site it is. I’ve been through 8 states in the past month and stayed in much more “expensive” camping areas (i.e. primitive sites that know they can charge an arm and a leg due to being close to parks like the Tetons or Yellowstone or glacier) and I have not found any other sites expecting $23 for this type of space. If they were not doing every other site being open, you would be veryyyy close to your neighbors. That being said, it’s a great spot and if you can afford it, go for it.

Reviewed Aug. 18, 2019

Love this campground!

Beautiful scenery with huge tall trees. Site was spacious with fire rings and picnic table. Lots of hiking trails. Dump station and potable water fill area, but not at site. Dry camping only. $5 showers. Didn’t take reservations, but do have overflow area that is a huge parking lot. It could take a lot of “overflow”. There was still snow on the ground in mid April. No AT&T coverage, but Sprint worked. There were some steep grades getting there with tight turns. Fine for our Class B, but a big rig would probably be sweating. Concrete and grass RV pad. We used site 21 and backed up to the woods. Very cool. Bear country too, but didn’t see any

Reviewed May. 17, 2018

Spacious sites, privacy, and lots of trees. Amenities were great.

We pulled our small travel trailer into this campground and found a helpful camp host right away. Our campsite was level and fairly secluded. Although there were other campers around us, we felt as if we were the only ones there. Bathrooms were clean. There was water available and the dump facilities were on the grounds.

We really liked this campground.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Silver Campground by Gail L., May 17, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Silver Campground?

Silver Campground offers clean bathrooms, potable water, and a dump station for campers. Each campsite features a fire ring and picnic table. The campground has multiple loops with bathroom facilities available in each section. While there are no hookups at the individual sites (dry camping only), $5 showers are available. Firewood can be purchased for $8 per bundle. The campground has a helpful camp host on-site to assist visitors, though amenities are fairly basic compared to full-service campgrounds.

Where is Silver Campground located in Cloudcroft, NM?

Silver Campground is located just outside the town of Cloudcroft in New Mexico. It's situated in a cool, forested mountain area approximately 40 minutes from White Sands National Park, making it a convenient base for exploring both attractions. The campground sits at a higher elevation, offering a refreshing escape from the heat of lower elevations. It's nestled among tall trees in the Lincoln National Forest area, providing a shady mountain retreat near Cloudcroft.

Are there photos of Silver Campground I can view before visiting?

While specific photo galleries aren't mentioned in the information provided, Silver Campground is known for its beautiful scenery with towering trees and shaded sites. The campground is situated in a cool, forested mountain setting that offers a stark contrast to nearby desert areas. For current photos, check The Dyrt's campground page, the Lincoln National Forest website, or social media platforms where visitors often share images of their camping experiences.

What do visitor reviews say about Silver Campground?

Silver Campground receives mostly positive feedback for its beautiful mountain scenery, tall trees, and spacious sites that offer a feeling of seclusion even when other campers are nearby. Many appreciate the clean bathrooms and helpful camp hosts. Visitors enjoy the cool mountain climate, especially as a contrast to nearby desert areas. The campground serves as a good base for hiking, with multiple trails accessible from the property. Some concerns exist about noise management during quiet hours and the proximity of some campsites to each other. The daily rate of $26 is considered somewhat high by some visitors for the level of amenities provided.

Is Silver Campground suitable for RVs?

Silver Campground can accommodate RVs, including small travel trailers. The sites are reported to be fairly level, making setup easier. However, it's important to note this is a dry camping experience with no hookups at individual sites. A dump station and potable water fill area are available for RV use. For larger RVs, there is an overflow area described as a huge parking lot that could accommodate larger vehicles. Always check current conditions and site availability, as space for larger RVs may be limited in the main camping areas.

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