Saddle Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageSaddle Campground
Saddle Campground offers 16 single units for tents or RVs. Mixed conifer/aspen forest sites provide southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. Tables, fire rings, parking spurs, gray water sumps, toilets, showers, central garbage depository, plus interpretive trails are available. ( Sacramento District Camping Brochure )
Before you go
Season
May 12 – Sept 5
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
1-family unit: $32 per night; Extra Vehicle: $10 per night per vehicle Showers (available at Silver CG): $7 per person per use RV Dump Station (available at Silver CG): $15 per use Water: Free if camping or $0.30 per gallon after 1st free 5 gallons Trash : Free if camping or $3 per bag per day Firewood (if available): $9 per bag/bundle
Hours
May 9th - September 7th
Restrictions
RVs limited to 30’.
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