Can you reserve a site at Deerhead Campground?

Yes, Deerhead Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Deerhead Campground?

25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Deerhead Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deerhead Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Deerhead Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Deerhead Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Deerhead Campground, New Mexico — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Deerhead 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. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground.

Facilities

This campground offers standard sites, accomodating both tent and RV camping. Ammenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, 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.

The facts

Season: April – October 10 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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19 campsites at Deerhead Campground

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
4	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
6	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
7	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
10	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
11	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
12	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
13	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
14	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
15	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
16	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
17	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
18	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
19	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾
9	B	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	25 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From the West side of Cloudcroft, turn South onto NM310 and travel 1 mile. The campground entrance will be on your right, just past the turnoff for the Ranger Station.

32.94403, -105.74401 · 32°56'38.5"N 105°44'38.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	1.6	1.6	1.2	0.8	0.9	1.5	5.4	4.5	3.0	1.8	1.5	1.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Deerhead Campground

Can you reserve a site at Deerhead Campground?: Yes, Deerhead Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Deerhead Campground have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Deerhead Campground?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Deerhead Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Deerhead Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Deerhead Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Deerhead Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Deerhead Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Deerhead Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Campsite: $32 per night for single unit. $10 per night for each additional vehicle Showers $7 (available at near by Silver Overflow Campground) Water: Free if camping or 5 gallons free. $0.30 per gallon after that Trash : Free if camping or $3 per bag per day Firewood (if available): $9 per bag/bund

Restrictions:

Stay limit 14 days, 20 sites, no RV's >25'

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Deerhead Campground

Sleepy Grass 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Fir Group Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Bear Group Area 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pines Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Apache (NM) 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Group Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
Black Bear Group Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
Slide Group Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Sleepy Grass Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Haynes Canyon Vista Observation Site 1.1 mi · Facility
Trestle Vista Observation Site - south 1.4 mi · Facility
Lower Fir Group Campground 1.9 mi · Campground

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Deerhead Campground