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Pines Campground
Pines Group Campground lies just NE of Cloudcroft and has 24 sites. Out of these 24 sites, 21 are single units, 2 are double units and 1 is a triple unit site. Douglas and white fir forest offers escape from desert heat to tent campers and large groups, good access to trails for hiking. Available at the site are tables, fire rings, parking spurs, gray water sumps, toilets, central garbage depository are all available here. Tents are allowed and RV's are limited to a maximum length of 35 feet.
There are connections to local area trails at the site, one of which takes you to the very popular Osha Trail (T10) named for the Osha plant found along its paths. Here there are stunning views of the Mexican Canyon Trestle and Tularosa Basin below.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | First come, first serve. No reservations. Cost: $28-$50. 40' RV limit. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | 24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $28 single, $35 double, $42 triple, $50 quad ($10 per additional vehicle) Showers (available at Silver CG): $5.50 per person per use RV Dump Station (available at Silver CG): $5.50 per use Water: $0.25 per gallon after 1st free 5 gallons Trash: $2.50 per bag per day Firewood (if available): $8 per bag/bundle |
| Open Season: | May 12 - Sept 5 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | No RV's > 35', 24 sites |
| Closest Towns: | Cloudcroft |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) |
| Passes: | Discounts for National Parks Lifetime Senior and Access passes honored. |
| Operated By: | Concessionaire |
General Information
Directions: 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).Activities
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 21 single site(s), 2 double site(s), 1 20-50 people group site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | 24 of 24 |
Picnicking
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 35' RV limit |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | Yes |
| Tent camping: | Yes |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Fee charged for some activities: | nightly fee |
| Accessible: | Yes, 24 units |
| Drinking water: | Yes |
Location
