Skyline Campground

State: New Mexico

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 17

Elevation: 9035

County: Lincoln

About: The Skyline Campground is located just south of the famous Monjeau Lookout tower along Forest Road 117 at a little over 9,000′ elevation. Access to it is via a well kept but steep gravel road but with inclement weather, this road can become rough and difficult to use. There are 17 sites here for tents only. Breathtaking mountain views abound and access to the White Mountain Wilderness can be found at the site via the Crest (T25) Trailhead.

No trash service at this site. Please pack out what you pack in.

Fees: See Forest Service website

usage Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Vault Toilets

Closest Town: Ruidoso, NM

Directions: Follow NM 48 north out of Ruidoso 4 miles and turn west (left) on NM 532 for 1 mile. Turn north (right) onto Forest Road 117 for 4 miles. It is gravel and the last 2 miles can be rough.