Deerhead Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect through September 30, 2026; campfires are permitted only in provided fire rings at developed sites. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Flood Watch issued September 22 at 3:43AM MDT until September 23 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of New Mexico, including the following areas, Central Grant County/Silver City Area, East Central Tularosa Basin/Alamogordo, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range Foothills, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Northern Dona Ana County, Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County Lakes, Southeast Tularosa Basin, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Region Highlands/Black Range, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley, Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Uplands of the Bootheel, Upper Gila River Valley, West Central Tularosa Basin/White Sands and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties and Western El Paso County. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of arroyos, rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded, resulting in road closures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An early season back door cool front will interact with a late season plume of deep tropical moisture, bringing several rounds of thunderstorms with torrential downpours to the region Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. Repeated thunderstorms may tend to focus in one or two areas, resulting in higher end precipitation totals. The most critical period with the heaviest rain potential will likely be Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Current Prescribed Fire Updates
As prescribed fire is implemented on the Lincoln National Forest this alert page will be updated to share current conditions, planned work or postponed burns.Ruidoso Towers Prescribed Pile Burn - 5 acresSeptember 19, 2026 - Press Release for Planned Prescribed Fires on the Lincoln National…
About
Deerhead Campground is located in the Sacramento Mountains of Lincoln National Forest, just outside the village of Cloudcroft at an elevation of 8,700 feet. The campground features 19 standard sites nestled among large pine trees that provide excellent shade. Paved roads wind through the campground, and each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and pedestal grill. The Rim Trail (T105) trailhead sits directly across from the campground entrance, offering immediate access to hiking. Wildlife viewing is a highlight, with the Lincoln National Forest supporting a substantial elk population. The campground also provides views of the White Sands National Park salt flats in the distance. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from spigots, and a central trash collection point. Showers are not available on-site but can be accessed at nearby Silver Overflow Campground for $7. The maximum RV length is 25 feet, making this best suited for tent campers, small trailers, and compact RVs. The Trestle Recreation Area is less than 2 miles away, and the town of Alamogordo with full services is approximately 20 miles distant.
Directions
From the west side of Cloudcroft, turn south onto NM 310 and travel 1 mile. The campground entrance is on the right, just past the turnoff for the Ranger Station.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| vista@vista-rec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (575) 682-2551 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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