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 Advisory issued July 20 at 12:12PM MDT until July 20 at 2:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. * WHEN...Until 215 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1212 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mescalero, Mud Canyon, South Tularosa Canyon and Soldier Canyon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 11:21AM MDT until July 20 at 1:15PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of south central New Mexico, including the following county, Otero. * WHEN...Until 115 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1121 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 1 inch is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Timberon. - 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…
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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