Saddle (Nm)

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Saddle (Nm)

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8,900 ft

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16 campsites

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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Best Time to Camp at Saddle (Nm)

Perched nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Saddle Campground serves as a natural air conditioner when the desert valleys shimmer with heat. While summer visitors seek refuge in the cool mountain breezes that drift through the aspen groves, the elevation brings crisp mornings and pleasantly mild afternoons that make sleeping under the stars a genuine pleasure rather than an endurance test.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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    About Saddle (Nm)

    Escape the scorching desert below and discover Saddle Campground, a mountain sanctuary nestled at 8,900 feet among whispering aspens and fragrant conifers. This 16-site retreat welcomes both tent campers and RVs up to 30 feet, offering modern conveniences like hot showers and full amenities alongside interpretive trails that wind through the surrounding forest.
    16 single units suitable for tents or RVs; RVs allowed up to 30 feet.
    Weather and SeasonsPerched nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Saddle Campground serves as a natural air conditioner when the desert valleys shimmer with heat. While summer visitors seek refuge in the cool mountain breezes that drift through the aspen groves, the elevation brings crisp mornings and pleasantly mild afternoons that make sleeping under the stars a genuine pleasure rather than an endurance test.
    ElevationAt 8,900 feet elevation, this campground occupies that sweet spot where the air is noticeably thinner and cooler, yet still comfortable for most visitors to enjoy without altitude concerns.
    Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits cradled within a diverse forest where stately conifers stand shoulder-to-shoulder with graceful aspen trees, their leaves shimmering silver-green in the mountain breeze. Interpretive trails invite you to explore this high-elevation ecosystem, where the temperature can drop 20-30 degrees compared to the desert floor below, and where the scent of pine needles and mountain soil replaces the dusty aroma of sagebrush and sand.
    Geological RegionLocated in the sky islands of southern New Mexico, where isolated mountain ranges rise dramatically from the surrounding Chihuahuan Desert, creating unique forested habitats of mixed conifer and aspen that exist nowhere else at these latitudes.
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    Campsite details

    Sites Size16 single units for tents or RVs; RVs up to 30 feet.
    Total Campsites16 campsites
    Recommended CampsitesSites are single units with parking spurs and accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet.

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    Site layoutSixteen single units with parking spurs; facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, gray water sumps, toilets, showers, and a central garbage depository.

    Amenities available

    Showers
    Fire rings
    Picnic tables

    Activities you can enjoy

    Interpretive trails are available in a mixed conifer/aspen forest setting at 8,900 feet elevation. The site provides a cool forest escape from southern New Mexico summer heat.
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    Campground rules

    • Pets are not allowed
    • Campground is equipped with fire rings; specific fire restrictions or permit requirements are not stated in the provided information.

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    Weather at Saddle (Nm)

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    Humidity: 41%
    Wind: 14.2 mph
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    Trash and recyclingCentral garbage depository available; gray water sumps provided for gray-water disposal.

    Campground Map

    Saddle (Nm)
    Driving directionsTravel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. In approximately 4 miles turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign (Forest Road 24C).
    Accessible via US82 from Cloudcroft and NM244; turn onto Forest Road 24C at the Silver-Saddle-Apache-Apache Campground Complex sign.

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    Last updated December 10, 2025
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