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Deerhead Campground

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Lincoln National Forest Fees: Campsite: $32 per night for single unit. $10 per night for each additional vehicle Showers $7 (available at near by Silver Overflow Campground) Water: Free if camping or 5 gallons free. $0.30 per gallon after that Trash : Free if camping or $3 per bag per day Firewood (if available): $9 per bag/bundle Season: April to October 10 Reservations: No reservations available. Camp sites are rented on a first-come, first serve basis. 30' RV Limit Overview Deerhead 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. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground. 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… Getting there: From the West side of Cloudcroft, turn South onto NM310 and travel 1 mile. The campground entrance will be on your right, just past the turnoff for the Ranger Station. Rules: Stay limit 14 days, 20 sites, no RV's >25' Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10303036 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: ExplorUS

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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