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Site Closed
Closed for the winter season.
Recreation Region: Sacramento Ranger District

Saddle Campground

Current Conditions
Accepts Reservations.

Saddle Campground offers 16 single units for tents or RVs. Mixed conifer/aspen forest sites provide southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. Tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, central garbage depository, plus interpretive trails are available.

Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov  

Sacramento District Camping Brochure

Reservations

Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov

General Information

First come, first serve. Reservations accepted at Recreation.gov. Cost $32($10 per extra vehicle). 30' RV limit. 

Opens May 22 - Closure September 07, 2026 at noon. The last night to camp is September 06, 2026. 

Site closed for the winter season.

RVs limited to 30'. 

Discounts for National Parks Lifetime Senior and Access passes honored.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $32 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

1-family unit: $32 per night; 
Extra Vehicle: $10 per night per vehicle
Showers (available at Silver Overflow CG): $7.00 per person per use
RV Dump Station (available at Silver Overflow CG): $15.00 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
Firewood (if available): $9 per bag/bundle

Contact Name: Explor US

Contact Phone: bpmelotte@goexplorus.com

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Address: 4 Lost Lodge Rd, Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Phone: 575-682-2551
Hours: M-F: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 32.97101

Longitude: -105.72601

Directions

Travel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. Approximately 4 miles turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign (Forest Road 24C).

Parking

Yes

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toliets

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 8, 2026