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Pines Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
23[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
35 ft[3]

Pines Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico[4]. Recreation.gov lists 23 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Pines as a forested campground near Cloudcroft, at an elevation of 8700 feet[5]. All 23 listed campsites are standard nonelectric sites[1]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 35 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 8 people, and the listed range is 8 to 32[6]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM, per Recreation.gov[7][8]. Recreation.gov says local staff are present from 05/15/2026 through 09/26/2026[5]. It then lists the site as unstaffed until 05/09/2027[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 23
Site types[1] 23 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 35 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[9] RV or trailer at 0 sites, tent at 1 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[6] 8 at most sites (8 to 32)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Pines Campground?
Yes, Pines Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2].
Are dogs allowed at Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 23 campsites with this detail listed[10].
Are campfires allowed at Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 23 campsites with this detail listed, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[11].
How long can an RV be at Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 35 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3].
What are check-in and check-out times at Pines Campground?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[7] and check-out at 12:00 PM[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 23 overnight campsites at Pines Campground: 23 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Pines Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Pines Campground: 35 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Pines Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Pines Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Maximum people per campsite at Pines Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 32). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Pines Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Permitted equipment at Pines Campground: 0 sites accept an RV or trailer and 1 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pines Campground: yes at all 23 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Pines Campground: yes at all 23 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.