Facilities
This campground offers standard sites, accomodating both tent and RV camping. Ammenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, water spigots, vault toilets and paved parking spurs.
Recreation.govNM
Deerhead Campground
Lincoln National Forest
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
None
available
Sat, Sep 12
None
available
Sun, Sep 13
4
sites
Mon, Sep 14
5
sites
Tue, Sep 15
4
sites
Wed, Sep 16
6
sites
Thu, Sep 17
5
sites
Fri, Sep 18
1
site
Sat, Sep 19
None
available
Sun, Sep 20
11
sites
Mon, Sep 21
10
sites
Tue, Sep 22
8
sites
Wed, Sep 23
9
sites
Thu, Sep 24
8
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This campground offers standard sites, accomodating both tent and RV camping. This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground.
Nearby Attractions
There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.
Important notices
Extra Vehicles: Most sites can accommodate a maximum of 1 extra vehicle for an additional charge of $10.00 per night, which is paid at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Don't Move Firewood: Please protect the Lincoln National Forest by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. For more information, please visit http://www.dontmovefirewood.org/
The stay limit at this campground is 14 days.
More at Lincoln National Forest
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Surrounding campgrounds
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Dog Canyon Campground
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Pine Springs Campground
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Frijole Horse Corral Campground
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Common questions
Is Deerhead Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Sun, Sep 13. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Deerhead Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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