Within Lincoln National Forest, Pines Group Campground operates as a US Forest Service facility open from mid-May through early September. The campground accommodates RVs up to 35 feet on paved roads and sites, though campers report hearing road noise and sirens from nearby Cloudcroft. Sites tend to be compact but can work for smaller rigs like Class B vans.
At $32-57 per night, the campground provides drinking water, restrooms, and a dump station, though some visitors find the pricing steep for the amenities offered. Food storage requires extra attention since no bear boxes are provided in this active bear habitat. Campers seeking additional options can explore places to camp near Cloudcroft or check out nearby Fir Group Campground just 0.2 miles east.
Description
Overview
Pines Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved.
Recreation
This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing.
Facilities
This campground offers standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, drinking water spigots, vault toilets and paved parking spurs.
Natural Features
This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.
Contact Info
Between 05/15/2026 and 09/26/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/27/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPines Group Campground is located in New Mexico near Cloudcroft
Public CampgroundDirections
Travel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. Less than 1 mile later on your left you will find the entrance to Pines Campground (across the street from the Fir Campgrounds).
Coordinates
32.967499 N
105.737373 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 9/26/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 18 usersLast on 9/26/26
- AT&TLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 9/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 1 hr 35 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 14 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 37 min from Santa Fe, NM
