Can you reserve a site at Silver (NM)?

Yes, Silver (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Silver (NM) have?

35 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Silver (NM)?

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

Silver (NM) — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Silver Campground has 29 single sites spaced closely together that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet. Music, presentations and more are put on at the adjacent Silver Amphitheater on many Saturday nights during summer months. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails are also available. The Silver amphitheater can hold up to 100 people and costs $32.00. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.

Facilities

This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.

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

30 bookable sites
35 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: A, Scan and Pay

Site types

30 Standard Nonelectric
5 Management

Amenities

Fire pits
Picnic tables

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, grills, shade, pets allowed.

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35 campsites at Silver (NM)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
02	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
03 HOST	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	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
10	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
13	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
14	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
15	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8	♿
16	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
17	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
18	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
19	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
20	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
21	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
22	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
23	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
24	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
25	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
26	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
27	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
28	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
29	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
30	A	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	30 ft	8
31	A	Management	—	—	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).

32.97501, -105.72701 · 32°58'30.0"N 105°43'37.2"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, 1.5 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 Silver (NM)

Can you reserve a site at Silver (NM)?: Yes, Silver (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Silver (NM) have?: 35 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Silver (NM)?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Silver (NM)

Saddle (NM) 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Apache (NM) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Fir Group Area 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pines Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Fir Group Area 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Campground and Amphitheater 0.1 mi · Campground
Silver Overflow Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Upper Fir Group Campground 0.4 mi · Campground
Lower Fir Group Campground 0.5 mi · Campground
Trestle Vista Observation Site - south 1.5 mi · Facility
Wofford Lookout 1.7 mi · Facility
Sleepy Grass Campground 2.1 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Silver (NM)