Saddle (NM)
Campground · 17 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lincoln National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 17
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 8,936 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- Season: May 12 – Sept 5 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 17 bookable sites
- 21 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A, B, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Management
Amenities
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade, pets allowed.
21 campsites at Saddle (NM)
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 HOST | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 02 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 03 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 04 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 05 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 06 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 07 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 08 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 09 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 10 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 11 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 12 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 13 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 14 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 15 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 16 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| 17 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | 30 ft | 8 | |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 3 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| ScanPay 4 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — | |
| Standard | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
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).
32.97101, -105.72601 · 32°58'15.6"N 105°43'33.6"W
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, 1.3 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 Saddle (NM)
- Can you reserve a site at Saddle (NM)?
- Yes, Saddle (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Saddle (NM) have?
- 21 sites in total, of which 17 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Saddle (NM)?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Also listed by
Saddle (NM) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Saddle (NM)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- 1-family unit: $32 per night; Extra Vehicle: $10 per night per 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 Firew
Restrictions:
- RVs limited to 30'.
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Contact
- Phone N/A
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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