Can you reserve a site at Pines Campground?

Yes, Pines Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Pines Campground have?

24 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Pines Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Pines Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pines Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Pines Campground?

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

Pines Campground, New Mexico — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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, 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.

Nearby Attractions

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

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.

The facts

Season: May 12 – Sept 5 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
23 bookable sites
24 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 32 people per site
Loops: A, BUTTERFLY, CHIPMUNK

Site types

23 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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24 campsites at Pines Campground

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
24	A	Management	—	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
1	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
10	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
11	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
12	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
13	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
14	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
2	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	16	🐾
3	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
4	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
5	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
6	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
7	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	35 ft	32	🐾
8	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
9	BUTTERFLY	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
15	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
16	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
17	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
18	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
19	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
20	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
21	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	34 ft	8	🐾
22	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	8	🐾
23	CHIPMUNK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	35 ft	24	🐾

Getting there

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).

32.96750, -105.73737 · 32°58'3.0"N 105°44'14.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jun, down to 42°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	42	45	51	58	66	74	72	71	67	60	51	43
Low °F	19	22	26	31	38	45	48	47	42	34	26	19
Precip in	1.6	1.7	1.4	0.8	1.2	2.2	5.5	5.0	3.2	2.1	1.4	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Pines Campground

Can you reserve a site at Pines Campground?: Yes, Pines Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Pines Campground have?: 24 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Pines Campground?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Pines Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Pines Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Pines Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Pines Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$32 single, $39 double, $49 triple, $57 quad ($10 per additional vehicle) Showers (available at Silver CG): $7 per person per use RV Dump Station (available at Silver CG): $15 per use Water: Free if camping or $0.30 per gallon after 1st free 5 gallons Trash : Free if camping or $3 per bag per day Fi

Restrictions:

No RV's > 35', 24 sites

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Pines Campground

Apache (NM) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Fir Group Area 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Saddle (NM) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver (NM) 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Fir Group Area 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deerhead Campground 1.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sleepy Grass 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Fir Group Campground 0.3 mi · Campground
Upper Fir Group Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
Trestle Vista Observation Site - south 0.7 mi · Facility
Silver Campground and Amphitheater 0.8 mi · Campground
Silver Overflow Campground 1 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Pines Campground