SILVER OVERFLOW
Closed for the season. Reopens May 22, 2026. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:51PM MDT until July 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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...Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rainfall have resulted in saturated conditions with scattered thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday. Storms will produce heavy rainfall in a short amount of time with much of the rainfall quickly becoming runoff. Thus, there is an elevated risk for flash flooding for Wednesday afternoon. - 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# 03-08-01-26-001: Seven Cabins Fire Closure Amended
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety. These areas are subject to flooding effects through monsoon season and conditions could become hazardous.Closure area includes The Capitan Mountain area, from Capitan Pass along Forest Road 56 and 5643, east along the Forest…
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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