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Deerhead Campground

Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

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As of September 2026, Deerhead Campground is a campground in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico with 11 campsites. Deerhead Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Deerhead Campground is located at 32.9440° N, 105.7440° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Deerhead Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Deerhead Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Deerhead Campground

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Standard 11

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
camp store

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Deerhead Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the B loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
9	Standard	8
10	Standard	8
11	Standard	8
12	Standard	8
13	Standard	8
14	Standard	8
15	Standard	8
16	Standard	8
17	Standard	8
18	Standard	8
19	Standard	8

About Deerhead Campground

Overview

Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved.

Recreation

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground.

Facilities

This campground offers standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, drinking water spigots, vault toilets and paved parking spurs.

Natural Features

This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.

Nearby Attractions

There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.

Contact Info

Between 05/15/2026 and 09/26/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/27/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

Rules and notices at Deerhead Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Deerhead Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Extra Vehicles: Most sites can accommodate a maximum of 1 extra vehicle for an additional charge of $10.00 per night, which is paid at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect the Lincoln National Forest by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. For more information, please visit http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/

The stay limit at this campground is 14 days.

Drinking water is available.

Please do not approach any wildlife.

Maximum RV length is 25 feet

Check in after 2pm, check out by noon.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

For more information on the Lincoln National Forest, please visit Home | Lincoln National Forest | Forest Service

Pets must be on a 6' leash.

Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to the start of your reservation.

Limited cell service is available at this location.

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Deerhead Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Deerhead Campground?

Deerhead Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Deerhead Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Deerhead Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Deerhead Campground have?

Deerhead Campground has 11 campsites.