Pines Campground

Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

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As of September 2026, Pines Campground is a campground in New Mexico with 14 campsites. Pines Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Pines Campground is located at 32.9675° N, 105.7374° W.

people allowed on 11 of 14 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 32

Pines Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Pines Campground

2347891011121320212223

Standard 14

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
camp store

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Pines Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
2	BUTTERFLY	Standard	16
3	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
4	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
7	BUTTERFLY	Standard	32
8	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
9	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
10	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
11	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
12	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
13	BUTTERFLY	Standard	8
20	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
21	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
22	CHIPMUNK	Standard	8
23	CHIPMUNK	Standard	24

About Pines Campground

Overview

Pines Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved.

Recreation

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing.

Facilities

This campground offers standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, drinking water spigots, vault toilets and paved parking spurs.

Natural Features

This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.

Contact Info

Between 05/15/2026 and 09/26/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/27/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.

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Pines Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Pines Campground?

Pines Campground is rated "Very Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Pines Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Pines Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Pines Campground have?

Pines Campground has 14 campsites.

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