Lincoln National Forest
 

Recreation
Group camping

Check with your local ranger district for all of the latest information on weather and fire conditions. Do not forget to check on project work such as prescribed burns or logging activities in your area of interest.

Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Apache Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Aspen Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Black Bear Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Bluff Springs Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Cedar Creek Picnic Area Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Deerhead Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use May 18th, 2012.
James Canyon Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use
Lower Fir Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Lower Karr Canyon Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Monjeau Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Oak Grove Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Pines Campground Closed to Visitor Opening May 24th, 2012. Please check with the Sacramento Ranger Station for current weather conditions and fire restrictions (575-682-2551).
Saddle Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Schoolhouse Picnic Area Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Silver Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Silver Overflow Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area Open to Visitor For the month of May 2012, the recreation site will be open on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It will be closed for use Tuesday-Thursday of each week. All other trails in the surrounding area remain closed until further notice due to safety concerns.
Skyline Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use May 18th, 2012.
Sleepy Grass Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Sleepy Grass Picnic Area Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Slide Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
South Fork Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Three Rivers Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. A group area is available on site on a first come - first served basis. No reservations are required.
Trestle Recreation Area Open to Visitor Open and available for use.
Upper Fir Group Campground Open to Visitor Open and available for use. Reservations required... www.reservation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.
Upper Karr Recreation Area Open to Visitor Open and available for use.

Spotlights

Bluff Springs

Bluff Springs along the Rio Penasco

Partially developed picnic and dispersed camping area nestled next to the waterfalls called Bluff Springs.  A short trail exists just beyond the bridge that will take you up and over the waterfalls as well as another trail (Willie White Spur T112) that follows and old railroad grade to the east.

Rim Trail (T105)

Trail 105 - Rim Trail

Trail #105: The National Recreation Rim Trail is 31.2 miles long. It begins at the southern end of the Village Of Cloudcroft along NM130 and ends 31.2 miles later at the Sacramento River Road south of Sunspot. The first 0.73 miles (to Slide Campground) is non-motorized with the rest of the trail south of Slide being motorized for motorcycles. There are multiple trailheads along the route so smaller day-hikes are easily planned. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Motorcycle Trail Riding.

Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area

Sitting Bull Falls - view of rec site from above

The Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area is a rare gem in the hot desert, this oasis offers cool pools of water and the awesome Sitting Bull Falls. Day-use area only. Pavilions, picnic tables, water, and restrooms provided. Access to many trails can be found from this site.

Trestle Recreation Area

Trestle Visitor Center

Located at the west end of the Village of Cloudcroft, the Trestle Recreation Area offers a day-use picnicking site with access to popular area trails. Water, restroom facilities, interpretive information, access to trails, picnic sites. This is a day-use facility only.

Crest Trail (T25)

Trail 25 - Crest Trail

Trail #25: The Crest trail is 20.0 miles long. It begins at Skyline Campground off of Forest Road 117 and ends at Forest Road 108. This trail offers spectacular views of much of south-east New Mexico. Great opportunities for the experienced hiker. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding