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Pines Campground
Saturday, December 14, 2024
| Other Names | Pines North Trail, Pines Trail, Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento District, Cloudcroft, Sacramento Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Lincoln National Forest has a seasonal campground that offers direct access to several miles of motorized trails. ATVs are permitted on the Pines Trail, which is only about one mile long. Motorcycles are permitted on the Pines North Trail, which is roughly two miles long but connects to additional forest service roads.
A popular hiking trail is available which offers scenic views of the Mexican Canyon Trestle and Tularosa Basin. To locate the trailhead just follow the ATV trail west about a half mile.
The Pines Campground offers 24 sites and can accommodate trailers up to 40’ long. Each site comes with a picnic table and fire ring. Drinking water is available but there is a small fee charged after using the first five gallons.
While not a major destination for ATVs, this would be a good camping spot for those bringing dual sport motorcyles.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | Not Recommended (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on the Pines Trail |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | Not Recommended (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on the Pines Trail |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Trash: Free if camping or $2.50 per bag per day, Firewood (if available): $8 per bag/bundle | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $28.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00 Pines Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Cloudcroft, NM | ||
| From: Alamogordo, NM
1) Take US-82 East about 17 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto NM-244, continue .5 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the left (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lincoln National Forest - Sacramento District 4 Lost Lodge Road Cloudcroft, NM 88317 (575) 682-2551 mailroom_r3_lincoln@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (888) 248-6866 (505) 476-8000 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
ADD PHOTOS
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8600 to 8800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Cloudcroft, NM | |
| Diesel | Cloudcroft, NM | |
 Water | On Site | free if camping or first five gallons free, $0.25 per additional gallon |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Sugar Pines RV Park (575) 682-3375 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Silver Campground - $12/use |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | Cloudcroft, NM |
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