Silver
Opens May 22 for the 2026 season. Operating through October, subject to change. First come, first served with no reservations. Staffed season runs through early September; unstaffed camping continues into fall.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 2:49PM MDT until September 19 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 48-hour rainfall observations shows a wide swath of 0.75-1.50" across the US-70 corridor over the Sacramento Mountains. High soil moisture will allow runoff to occur quickly with any additional rounds of rain. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over portions of Otero County this evening and overnight, leading to localized flash flooding. Areas that have already received excessive rainfall and flooding recently such as Whitetail, Apache Summit, and Tularosa Creek will be at highest risk. - 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…
Order# 03-08-02-26-001: 69kV Power Line Maintenance and Hazard Tree Reduction
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. Work within this corridor during this timeframe will include large machinery and aircraft.
About
Silver Campground is a well-established Forest Service campground located in the Sacramento Ranger District of Lincoln National Forest, near Cloudcroft, New Mexico. At approximately 8,600 feet elevation, the campground provides relief from desert heat and access to mountain recreation including interpretive trails in the surrounding ponderosa pine forest. The campground offers 30 single-unit sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and parking spurs. Standard amenities include vault toilets, potable water, and a central garbage collection area. While Silver Campground itself lacks showers and dump facilities, these are available at the adjacent Silver Overflow Campground for $7 per person (showers) and $15 per use (dump station). No hookups are available at any sites. A highlight of Silver Campground is the adjacent 100-seat amphitheater, which hosts music, presentations, and ranger programs on many Saturday evenings during the summer season. The amphitheater can also be rented for private events. Holders of National Parks Lifetime Senior and Access passes receive discounted camping fees.
Directions
Travel east on US 82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM 244. After approximately 4 miles, turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign onto Forest Road 24C.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $32 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 682-1518 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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