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$30 - $47/night
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20 campsites
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Pets
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32.9420, -105.7380
Tent campers and RVers under 30 feet chasing triple-digit relief from lower elevations. Summer weekdays here are genuinely quiet, sites stay shaded by pine canopy, and Cloudcroft's restaurants are minutes away when you want a meal off the camp stove.
Full-hookup expectations or big rigs over 30 feet: this is dry camping only, water at the entrance, and site 2 is reportedly the sole back-in RV option. Also worth noting, recent reviewer sentiment has been slipping, so read current reviews before committing.
Reference information about Sleepy Grass sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Sleepy Grass offers a total of 15 units of which 2 are double and 3 are triple units leaving 10 single units. Located just south of the Village of Cloudcroft, this site offers many sites for RV's, tents and campers. 30' RV limit.</p><p>(<a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3798466.pdf">Sacramento District Camping Brochure</a>)</p>
The elevation is 9,000 ft. The campground is located along a grassy valley cradled between Douglas fir, Ponderosa and Aspen- covered mountain sides. The scent of Ponderosa pine fills the area. This is a very pretty, rustic campground with an abundance of walk-in tent sites. Four pleasant day trips are visiting the town of Cloudcroft, Sunspot Observatory, Bluff Springs and Trestle Recreation Area. Cloudcroft has several craft and variety shops plus a miniature golf course. The Sunspot Observatory is at the end of the 16-mile Sunspot Highway or Scenic Byway. You can take a free self-guided tour of the various observatories and watch the scientists at work - a great place for the whole family. Bring a picnic lunch. The Trestle Recreation Area has the Cloud- Climbing Rail Trail with several scenic overlooks and a replica of a train depot. Bluff Springs is a trail leading to a waterfall. Pick up literature at the Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 17 through September 3
Water spigots are co-located at far end of campground. For a fee, hot showers are available at Silver campground (National Forest) off State Rt. 244.
The parking aprons are dirt. An RV waste station, with potable water, is available for a fee at Silver campground (National Forest) off State Rt. 244.
In Cloudcroft, NM, take State Rt. 130 south 1.3 miles to Recreation Site sign. Bear left at sign and go 0.8 miles to campground.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the key benefit of cool, comfortable mountain weather and full access to trails and services — a perfect escape from lower-elevation heat. Daytime highs typically run 65–80°F with crisp nights in the 40s–50s, though afternoon monsoon storms (brief heavy rain, lightning) are common in July–August. This is prime time for hiking, birding, stargazing, and family camping; expect busier weekends and holiday demand, so reserve early. Peak months: July, August, September, October Avoid: December, January, February
Summer called the season to visit: mild days, cool nights, some monsoon storms noted.
Sleepy Grass has 20 sites and offers many sites suitable for RVs up to 30 feet, tents, and campers. For facility-specific information, contact (575) 682-1518.
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