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Saddle Campground — Lincoln National Forest

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Description

Overview

Saddle Campground offers 16 single units for tents or RVs up to 30 feet. This area is composed of a beautiful mixed conifer/aspen forest and sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet__which provides Southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails are also available.

Facilities

This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, and a central garbage depository.

Contact Info

Between 05/22/2026 and 09/06/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/07/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

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Location

Saddle Campground — Lincoln National Forest is located in New Mexico

Directions

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

Coordinates

32.97101 N
105.72601 W

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Drive Time

1 hr 31 min from Las Cruces, NM
1 hr 38 min from El Paso, TX
3 hrs 18 min from Albuquerque, NM
3 hrs 40 min from Santa Fe, NM

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robin

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2025

Tall pines, quiet, wildlife

One of many campgrounds in the Cloudcroft area. Tents and RVs mixed. No hook-ups. Dump and showers for a fee at top camp known as Overflow which is a gravel parking area but handles large rigs the best.

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Month of VisitAugust

Greg T.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2023

Spacious level campsite

Big trees, level camp site and for the most part spaced out. Absolutely beautiful. First come first serve I would suggest arriving Thursday’s around lunch to snag your self a beautiful camp site.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Jamie P.

Ranger

Reviewed Apr. 24, 2021

Very nice campground

I stayed at this campground in April the weather was mostly in the mid 60s through the day and the high 30s at night. I enjoyed my stay, the area is very similar to the Homesteak camping area near Leadville Colorado. The campground is very clean and also the vault toilet's. I will definitely camp here again.😎

Month of VisitApril

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Sammie F.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 27, 2019

My favorite

Beautiful, peaceful. Loved it.

Caitlin H.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 26, 2019

Beautiful! Reminds me of Colorado

My husband and I wanted a cool getaway during the heat of Texas summer, and although Cloudcroft was 9.5-10 hours from home, it was worth it. Being from Colorado I was seeking the cool evenings, crisp air, pine tree smells and sounds. Plus some REAL hiking at altitude. We stayed at the Saddle Campground, which is one of maybe 4-5 campgrounds in the area. They are paved for trailers/campers, but no hookups or water. Just pit bathrooms, which was fine by us. There was dispersed camping on 568, which is a turn off 244. 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 us for walking through a campground. The hikes in the area are legit - we went over to Bailey canyon and saw maybe 2 people. We did a loop from 568 north and back down through Bailey canyon. There’s also the OSHA trail that’s mostly easy with great views of the trestle and White Sands in the distance. I can’t wait to go back!

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Meyka P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Wonderful!

Site is quiet and privateClean toilets. Really enjoyed our stay! amazing hiking!

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Month of VisitJune

Rachel H.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 19, 2017

Fantastic site

Beautiful area near town. Site is quiet (minus the host's generator) and there is a nice, short trail surrounding the site. Clean toilets, fire wood available for sale by host, and plenty of flat, soft areas for tents. Really enjoyed our stay!

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Month of VisitAugust

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Saddle Campground — Lincoln National Forest?

Saddle Campground — Lincoln National Forest allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

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