Sleepy Grass
Sleepy Grass offers a total of 20 sites. Located just south of the Village of Cloudcroft, this campground offers many sites for RVs up to 30 feet, tents and campers.
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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Host/management | 4 |
Site guide
21 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | A | Back-in | 36 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 03 | A | Pull-through | 112 | Paved | No / No | 16 / 2 | Yes |
| 04 | A | 53 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 05 | A | 66 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 06 | A | 82 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 07 | A | Pull-through | 123 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 08 | B | 37 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 09 | B | 136 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 10 | B | 182 | Paved | No / No | 16 / 2 | Yes | |
| 11 | B | 15 | Paved | No / No | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 82 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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 | May 12 to Sept 5 |
| Forest | Lincoln National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations, first come, first serve Check In anytime Check Out @ 2pm 30' RV Limit |
| Fees | Single-Family Site: $30 per night; 2-Family Site: $38 per night; 3-Family Site: $47 per night Extra Vehicle: $10 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… |
| Rules | No RV's > 30' |
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Getting there
Located off NM 130, 1.4 miles south of the village. Turn left onto FR24B which is just across the road from the Deerhead Campground.
| Coordinates | 32.9420° N, 105.7380° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Programmatic Piles Rx
25 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 ↗ | 2.5 mi |
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Sleepy Grass Campground - Sacramento Mountains - July, 2022
Worth a stop
- 1.6 miSleepy Grass Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miLa Pasada Encantada ↗0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miRim ↗31.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.8 miSleepygrass1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miToboggan Cyn1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.1 miOld Cloudcroft Hwy2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.1 miCloud-Climbing Trestle1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bridge A 249-Cloudcroft, New MexicoStructure · Cloudcroft · 1.4 mi
- Mexican Canyon TrestleStructure · Cloudcroft · 1.6 mi
- La Luz Pottery FactoryBuilding · La Luz · 9.9 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sleepy Grass?
Sites at Sleepy Grass are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations, first come, first serve Check In anytime Check Out @ 2pm 30' RV Limit Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sleepy Grass?
Single-Family Site: $30 per night; 2-Family Site: $38 per night; 3-Family Site: $47 per night Extra Vehicle: $10 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…
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sleepy Grass?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sleepy Grass open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 12 to Sept 5.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sleepy Grass have?
25 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sleepy Grass?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Sleepy Grass?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sleepy Grass. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sleepy Grass?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No RV's > 30'
Source: Fire nearby
What if Sleepy Grass is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Aspen Group Campground (0.1 mi), Deerhead Campground (0.4 mi), and Slide Group Campground (0.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby