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Deerhead Campground

Campground · National forest in Otero County, New Mexico. Run by USFS.

19Campsites
8.2 miTo Silver Lake
25 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Lincoln National Forest)
Campsites19
Site types19 standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site25 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Deerhead Campground

Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved. Recreation This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Deerhead Campground is in Otero County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.