Silver
Silver Campground has 29 single sites spaced closely together that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet. Music, presentations and more are put on at the adjacent Silver Amphitheater on many Saturday nights during summer months. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Interpretive trails are also available. The Silver amphitheater can hold up to 100 people and costs $32.00. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 30 |
| Host/management | 5 |
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Accessibility | Site 15 is listed accessible |
This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking spurs, toilets and a central garbage depository. Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | April 14 to October 10 |
| Forest | Lincoln National Forest |
| Booking | No Reservations, first come, first serve Check In anytime Check Out @ 2pm |
| Fees | 1-family unit: $28 per night Extra Vehicle: $10.00 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… |
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Getting there
Travel 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).
| Coordinates | 32.9750° N, 105.7270° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Programmatic Piles Rx
23 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miSilver Snow Trail0.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- under 0.1 miLittle Apache2.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 0.1 miSilver Nature0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miFir1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miSilver Cross-Country Ski1.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miSaddle Snow Trail0.4 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Lincoln National Forest.
- inLincoln National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,261,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Silver?
Sites at Silver are reservable on Recreation.gov. No Reservations, first come, first serve Check In anytime Check Out @ 2pm Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Silver?
1-family unit: $28 per night Extra Vehicle: $10.00 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…
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Silver open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April 14 to October 10.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Silver have?
35 sites, including 30 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Silver?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Silver?
Showers and RV Dump Station are located in the neighboring Silver Overflow campground for all campers.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Silver?
Site 15 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if Silver is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Saddle (0.3 mi), Apache (0.5 mi), and Lower Fir Group Area (0.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby