Silver (NM)

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 30 ft

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

Hookup Dry Camping
Style Dump Station Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites35
Overnight Sites35
Max RV Length30 ft

Location

32.97501, -105.72701

Photos

SILVER Site 15 SILVER Site 18 SILVER Site 14 SILVER Site 31 SILVER Site 6 SILVER Site 4 SILVER Site 2 SILVER Site 7 SILVER Site 21

Description

Overview

Silver Campground has 29 single sites spaced closely together that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet. Music, presentations and more are put on at the adjacent Silver Amphitheater on many Saturday nights during summer months. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails are also available. The Silver amphitheater can hold up to 100 people and costs $32.00. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.

Facilities

This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.

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

PhoneN/A
EmailN/A
ReservableYes

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