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Silver Campground

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

30Campsites
6.1 miTo Silver Lake
30 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Lincoln National Forest)
Campsites30
Site types30 standard, no electric
Longest RV/trailer site30 ft
RVs welcomeYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Silver Campground

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.

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

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Location & directions

Silver 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.