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Pines Campground

Lincoln National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite Sands / AlamogordoNew Mexico⭐ 4.3 (24)
Pines Campground
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 18d ago.
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💡 In short

Pines Campground in New Mexico is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.5 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.5 midirections →
⚡ Francis Energy15.7 midirections →
🔌 Tays Event Center11.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at Pines Campground over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆24 ratings
5★15
4★4
3★4
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.8/4
Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile3.0/4

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❓ Pines Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Pines Campground?

Pines Campground in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Pines Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Pines Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Pines Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 8 openings at Pines Campground over the last 30 days, on 8 separate days, almost all of them for stays about 2 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Pines Campground a good campground?

Pines Campground holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 24 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Pines Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Pines Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Pines Campground located?

Pines Campground is located in White Sands / Alamogordo, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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