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Saddle (NM)

Lincoln National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite Sands / AlamogordoNew Mexico⭐ 4.5 (8)
Saddle (NM)
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Saddle (NM) in New Mexico has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #14
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 B #09 & B #10 next to each othersites #09, #10, #13, #16
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #15, #17
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #12

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite B #14 — Site 14 alternate view
Site B #14 · Site 14 alternate viewExplorUS
Campsite B #14 — SADDLE Site 14
Site B #14 · SADDLE Site 14ExplorUS
Campsite B #09 — SADDLE Site 9
Site B #09 · SADDLE Site 9ExplorUS
Campsite B #10 — SADDLE Site 10
Site B #10 · SADDLE Site 10ExplorUS
Campsite B #13 — SADDLE Site 13
Site B #13 · SADDLE Site 13ExplorUS
Campsite B #16 — SADDLE Site 16
Site B #16 · SADDLE Site 16ExplorUS
Campsite B #15 — SADDLE Site 15
Site B #15 · SADDLE Site 15ExplorUS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 14.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger14.2 midirections →
🔌 Tays Event Center12.3 midirections →
🔌 Charging station12.8 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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Saddle (NM) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–7 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.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $32/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆8 ratings
5★7
4★0
3★0
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

Verizon4.0/4
T-Mobile4.0/4
AT&T3.0/4
Sprint retired3.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Saddle (NM) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Saddle (NM)?

Saddle (NM) 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 much does it cost to camp at Saddle (NM)?

Campsite fees at Saddle (NM) run about $32/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Saddle (NM) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Saddle (NM) 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 Saddle (NM)?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Saddle (NM) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 2–7 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 Saddle (NM) a good campground?

Saddle (NM) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 8 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Saddle (NM)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Saddle (NM), Verizon rates highest at 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Saddle (NM) located?

Saddle (NM) 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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