Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Saddle (NM)
FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive
Conditions
Road Access
Not recorded
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Not recorded
Elevation
8,900 ft
Max RV Length
30 ft
Boondock Access
Not recorded
The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.
Features
Environment
High Elevation
Style
Primitive
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 21 |
| Overnight Sites | 21 |
| Max RV Length | 30 ft |
Location
Photos
Description
Overview
Saddle Campground offers 16 single units for tents or RVs up to 30 feet. This area is composed of a beautiful mixed conifer/aspen forest and sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet which provides Southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails are also available.
Facilities
This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets, and a central garbage depository.
Contact Info
Between 05/22/2026 and 09/06/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/07/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.Directions
Travel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. In approximately 4 miles turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign (Forest Road 24C).
Details
| Phone | N/A |
| N/A | |
| Reservable | Yes |
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