SILVER OVERFLOW
Closed for the season. Reopens May 22, 2026. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
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# 03-08-01-26-002: Area and Trails Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. These areas are subjectto continued flooding effects through monsoon season and conditions have becomehazardous. Repair and maintenance will be identified and prioritized, to complete the workneeded to protect public health and…
Order# 03-08-01-26-001: Seven Cabins Fire Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect health and safety during fire suppression and rehabilitation activities.Closure area includes The Capitan Mountain area, from the HWY 246 around the Forest Service boundary and south to the South Base Trail System.
About
Silver Overflow Campground sits at approximately 8,700 feet elevation in Lincoln National Forest, just a few miles from Cloudcroft in the Sacramento Mountains of southern New Mexico. The campground accommodates 52 trailers in a centralized layout rather than individual camping spurs, making it well-suited for RV groups and larger rigs with no length restrictions. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, coin-operated showers, an RV dump station, fire rings, picnic tables, gray water sumps, and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails provide opportunities to explore the surrounding ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest. During summer months, rangers, musicians, and other presenters host Saturday night programs at the adjacent Silver Amphitheater. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. It is part of the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex, offering multiple camping options in a scenic mountain setting.
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 | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 434-7200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Lincoln NF Silver Overflow Campground |
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