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Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest

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Sitting at roughly 9,000 feet in Lincoln National Forest, Sleepy Grass is about a mile from the town of Cloudcroft, close enough for supply runs but surrounded by Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. Temperatures drop into the high 30s even in mid-May, so layers are worth packing regardless of the season. The campground has just over 21 sites arranged along a single main road, with pull-through options that accommodate RVs up to 82 feet and full water and sewer hookups priced between $30 and $47 per night.

Site spacing is generous. Campers who prefer more separation from neighboring sites tend to choose the first sites along the road, while the later sites cluster more closely together. A campground host is on-site, and reviewers note the facilities are well-maintained, with michael W. describing "no showers but clean pit toilets." Wildlife sightings, including deer, elk, and at least one wild stallion reported grazing through the sites, are not unusual here.

The campground sits near several hiking trails, and one trail was specifically designed with sensory signage for blind and deaf children. White Sands National Park is reachable as a day trip down the mountain. Reservations are available and pets are allowed. Campers wanting a different configuration in the same corridor can look at Deerhead Campground about a half-mile west, or browse campgrounds around Cloudcroft for more options in the area.

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Map & DirectionsSleepy Grass is located in New Mexico near Cloudcroft

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Located off NM 130, 1.4 miles south of the village. Turn left onto FR24B which is just across the road from the Deerhead Campground.

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32.94201 N
105.73801 W

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1 hr 30 min from Las Cruces, NM
1 hr 37 min from El Paso, TX
3 hrs 17 min from Albuquerque, NM
3 hrs 39 min from Santa Fe, NM

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michael W.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 11, 2023

Beautiful place and cool

Lovely campsites, good tent sites and a few pull thru and back in sites for small Rv’s. Saw several teardrops. No showers but clean pit toilets.

Site2

Month of VisitAugust

Jeff T.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 30, 2022

Amazing mountain forest campground!

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. One of the highlights was that we got to see a wild stallion (according to the very friendly campground host) grazing in the campground while we were there. It was chilly and breezy at night with temps dropping into the high 30’s in mid-May (campground elevation is about 9,000ft). There are several pull-through sites spaces fairly far apart along the one main road, we were there mid-week and chose Site 13 which was great.
Very close to great hiking in nearby Cloudcroft and also close enough to do a day trip to White Sands NP down the mountain. Overall a great experience, would highly recommend!

Site13

Month of VisitMay

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J. Tom S.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 17, 2021

Fantastic

Beautiful spot! It had a little over 21 sites surrounded by Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir trees. There is lots of wildlife. We saw plenty of deer and even an elk.

Bathrooms were as clean as a campground can get.

Will definitely come again!

Site21

Month of VisitJuly

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Kendra B.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2019

We love this campground ❤ Clean and well kept sites and restrooms. Camp hosts are very friendly and helpful.

If you like to rough it then this is perfect.

Lindsay K.

Scout

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2018

Small and convenient campground

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. It is near several hiking trails and convenient located close to town in case you needed anything. This campground also has a special trail that was created for blind and deaf children, so it has signs with sensory additions. It was a really sweet spot. The sites themselves were spacious and very reasonably priced. If you want to be further away from people, pick one of the first sites you see, otherwise the sites are clustered in groups. We would definitely go there again.

Site2

Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest?

Camping at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest can cost between $30.00 and $47.00 depending on the site.

Does Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest?

Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest allows vehicles up to 82 feet.

Are fires allowed at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sleepy Grass — Lincoln National Forest, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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