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Silver Campground has 30 single units spaced closely together. On many Saturday nights music, presentations and more are put on at the adjacent Silver Amphitheater during summer months. Tables, fire rings, parking spurs, gray water sumps, toilets, showers, central garbage depository, plus interpretive trails. RVs limited to 30'. (Sacramento District Camping Brochure)
Travel east on US82 from Cloudcroft, turn left onto NM244. Approximately 4 miles turn right at the Silver-Saddle-Apache Campground Complex sign (Forest Road 24C).
We have been visiting this camp site for years. We love camping here, however this past weekend the hosts we not very friendly. Sunday, before we left, the facilities were down for about 2 hrs. The facilities are what we pay for so when they are out, regardless of whether it’s out of their hands or not, it puts us in a bind. We fell behind on pick up to leave by 11 because there were no facilities available and they still had the audacity to charge us the late fee. Again, we understand it’s out of their hands, however we did already pay for those facilities. We didn’t complain about them being unavailable, we simply asked for some understanding as to why we finished packing 20mins later.
The place is beautiful, nearby trails and amazing views of the stars at night. Refreshing weather escaping El Paso's heat.
The employees are very friendly and helpful, they are constantly doing rounds and seeing everything is okay.
However, the is very limited water and no place to wash your hands in the outsides, not even hand sanitizer. The camps are small and very close to each other, a baby cried all night and ruined our getaway. There was a meteor shower and music that at least saved the night a little bit. Some camps are very inclined.
Arrive early, before two, if you want a good spot. These camps are on a first come first serve basis and fill up quick during the weekends. Showers are 5 dlls and have a schedule, available only at overflow silver campground.
The trails and surrounding forest are amazing! The only thing that ruins it are the hosts. Right off the bat they threaten you by kicking you out. While some mistakes are made in the process there is no reason for them to start barking orders in such a belligerent manner. Switching the tone will benefit the park as much as it’s guests.
