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Recreation Region: Smokey Bear Ranger District

Skyline Campground

The Skyline Campground is located just south of the famous Monjeau Lookout tower along Forest Road 117 at a little over 9,000' elevation.  Access to it is via a well kept but steep gravel road but with inclement weather, this road can become rough and difficult to use.  There are 17 sites here for tents only.  Breathtaking mountain views abound and access to the White Mountain Wilderness can be found at the site via the Crest (T25) Trailhead.

No trash service at this site.  Please pack out what you pack in.

General Information

Year round

Around the clock

Stay limit 14 days; No trailers

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.41901

Longitude: -105.73301

Directions

Follow NM 48 north out of Ruidoso 4 miles and turn west (left) on NM 532 for 1 mile. Turn north (right) onto Forest Road 117 for 4 miles. It is gravel and the last 2 miles can be rough.

Click here for Google Maps Directions from the Smokey Bear Ranger District Office.

Parking

not paved

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Yes

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 23rd, 2025