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Pines Campground

Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

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As of October 2026, Pines Campground is a campground in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico with 14 campsites. Pines Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Pines Campground is located at 32.9675° N, 105.7374° W.

people allowed on 11 of 14 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 32

Pines Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Pines Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Pines Campground

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Standard 14

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 Pines Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
2	BUTTERFLY	Standard	16
3	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
4	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
7	BUTTERFLY	Standard	32
8	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
9	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
10	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
11	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
12	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
13	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
20	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
21	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
22	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
23	CHIPMUNK	Standard	24

About Pines Campground

Overview

Pines 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.

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Rules and notices at Pines Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Pines 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 35 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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Pines Campground FAQ

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

Pines Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 14 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Pines 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 Pines Campground have?

Pines Campground has 14 campsites.