Apache (Nm)
Federal campground in Lincoln National Forest
Location: Cloudcroft, NM, NM
Price: From $32 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Apache Campground offers 24 sites that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet in length. This area is composed of a beautiful mixed conifer/aspen forest and sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet which provides Southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking, toilets, and a central garbage depository.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/apache-nm to be notified when sites open up.
Apache sits at 8,900 feet in a mixed conifer/aspen forest, offering a genuine high-elevation escape from southern New Mexico's desert heat. Interpretive trails are available on-site for exploration.
Wildlife alert: Spotted bats, gray foxes, and raccoons are documented in the area—secure food and trash properly. Chipmunks and mule deer are also present.
Insider tips for Apache (Nm): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 24-25 sites and high seasonal demand Bring your own firewood or purchase locally; fire rings are provided but no hookups means you're tent/dispersed camping only Navigate via Forest Road 24C (Silver-Saddle-Apache sign) off NM244, approximately 4 miles east of Cloudcroft on US82
Skip Apache (Nm) if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer)—none are available at this location. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure period.
Best time to visit Apache (Nm): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; spring and fall offer cooler temps at 8,900 ft elevation while avoiding peak summer crowds.
Nearby campgrounds: Saddle (Nm) (Cloudcroft, NM), Pines Campground (CLOUDCROFT, NM), Silver (Nm) (Cloudcroft, NM), Lower Fir Group Area (CLOUDCROFT, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Apache (Nm)
Cell signal at Apache (Nm) (Cloudcroft, NM): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Apache Campground offers 24 sites that can accommodate tents or RVs up to 30 feet in length. This area is composed of a beautiful mixed conifer/aspen forest and sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet which provides Southern New Mexico an escape from summer heat on the desert floor. This campground is equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, parking, toilets, and a central garbage depository.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 24-25 sites and high seasonal demand
Bring your own firewood or purchase locally; fire rings are provided but no hookups means you're tent/dispersed camping only
Navigate via Forest Road 24C (Silver-Saddle-Apache sign) off NM244, approximately 4 miles east of Cloudcroft on US82
Campground operates seasonally May through October only; spring and fall offer cooler temps at 8,900 ft elevation while avoiding peak summer crowds
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Wildlife nearby
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lincoln National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lincoln National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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