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Sleepy Grass

Lincoln National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundWhite Sands / AlamogordoNew Mexico⭐ 5.0 (10)
Sleepy Grass
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Sleepy Grass in New Mexico has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, C #16–C #19 next to each othersites A #07, C #16, #17, #18, #19, #21
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites C #20

📷 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 A #07 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 7
Site A #07 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 7ExplorUS
Campsite C #16 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 16
Site C #16 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 16ExplorUS
Campsite C #17 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 17
Site C #17 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 17ExplorUS
Campsite C #18 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 18
Site C #18 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 18ExplorUS
Campsite C #19 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 19
Site C #19 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 19ExplorUS
Campsite C #21 — SLEEPY GRASS Site 20
Site C #21 · SLEEPY GRASS Site 20ExplorUS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 13.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger13.0 midirections →
🔌 Tays Event Center11.2 midirections →
🔌 Charging station11.5 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 22 openings at Sleepy Grass 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

💵 $30–$47/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping

Ratings

5.0★★★★★9 ratings
5★9
4★0
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.3/4
T-Mobile2.0/4
AT&T2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Sleepy Grass FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Sleepy Grass?

Sleepy Grass 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 Sleepy Grass?

Campsite fees at Sleepy Grass run about $30–$47/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Sleepy Grass when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Sleepy Grass 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 Sleepy Grass?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Sleepy Grass 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 Sleepy Grass a good campground?

Sleepy Grass holds an average rating of 5.0/5 from 10 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Sleepy Grass?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Sleepy Grass, Verizon rates highest at 2.3 out of 5 from 3 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Sleepy Grass located?

Sleepy Grass 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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