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Established Camping

Pines Group Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 4, 2024 through May 16, 2025.

Pines Group Campground is located in Lincoln National Forest, NM, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the White Sands National Park and the historic town of Ruidoso.

Description

National Forest

Lincoln National Forest

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 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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.

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Location

Pines Group Campground is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Directions

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

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Access

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

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Firewood Available
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Nov. 22, 2020

Quiet wooded area

Easy access from main road.  No bear boxes provided so food must be stored appropriately as this is bear country.  There is a trash dumpster and aluminum recycling bins.  Roads and sites are paved.  Can hear some road noise and sirens from town.

  • Review photo of Pines Group Campground by Laura M., November 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Pines Group Campground by Laura M., November 22, 2020
  • Review photo of Pines Group Campground by Laura M., November 22, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Pines Group Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pines Group Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Pines Group Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Pines Group Campground?

    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 Pines Group Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Pines Group Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Pines Group Campground?

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