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Weekday campers who can roll in early and snag a site before the holiday crowds hit. The elk and deer sightings are real, not just brochure copy, and Cloudcroft is five minutes away when you need groceries or a shower at Silver Overflow.
Sleepy Grass Campground
4.3197 reviewsLocated off NM 130, 1.4 miles south of the village of Cloudcroft
Top 10% in NMSummerQuick Facts
9,000 ftPrice
$30 - $47/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Opens May 15 - Closu...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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9,000 ftPrice
$30 - $47/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Opens May 15 - Closu...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$30.00 - $47.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Double Site: $38 per night
Triple Site: $47 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Standard Site Fee$30.00
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Located off NM 130, 1.4 miles south of the village of Cloudcroft
Sleepy Grass Campground
Located off NM 130, 1.4 miles south of the village of Cloudcroft
Nearby places
Cloudcroft (1.4 miles, approximately 5 minutes drive)
Nearby supplies
Camping supplies, groceries, fuel, and other essentials are accessible in Cloudcroft, a short 1.4-mile drive from the campground.
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Sleepy Grass Campground
$30.00 - $47.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night
Double Site: $38 per night
Triple Site: $47 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Standard Site Fee$30.00
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Holiday weekends will test your patience: dirt parking aprons turn muddy after monsoons, all 15 sites can fill by Friday afternoon with no reservation option, and a handful of reviews describe ranger interactions and campground social dynamics that felt unwelcoming to visitors ou
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How campers graded it
Rated higher than 98% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 37 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
Strengths
- Grade A+.Crowds & noise
- Grade A.Cleanliness
- Grade A.Getting there
Watch-outs
- Grade C+.Value
- Grade C+.Campsites
- Grade C+.Things to do
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Overview
<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>
About the campground
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.
Seasons & access
Open May 17 through September 3
Facilities
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.
RV information
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.
Directions
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.
- National Forest
- Lincoln National Forest
- Ranger District
- Sacramento
- Elevation
- 9000
- Rate
- $20 per day - single $28 per day - double
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- May 12 – Sept 5
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