Recreation

Evacuations in Transition: South Fork and Salt Fires

Visit the South Fork and Salt Well Fire Information Hub and InciWeb for more information.

General Questions about Recreating on the Lincoln?

Call your local Ranger Station to check on temperatures, conditions, the best place to go for your wishes and much more.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Current Recreation Conditions

Area Name	Status	Area Conditions
Apache Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. $28 per night. Extra vehicle $9. 30' RV limit.
Argentina Canyon Trail (T39)	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Aspen Group Campground	Open	Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Cost: $108-$135. 30' RV limit.
Baca Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Barber Ridge Trail (T49)	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Black Bear Group Campground	Open	Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Cost: $108-$135. 26' RV limit.
Cedar Creek Picnic Area	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Crest Trail (T25)	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Deerhead Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. $28 per night (Extra vehicle: $9). 25' RV limit.
James Canyon Campground	Open
Lower Fir Group Campground	Open	Cost $108-$135. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. 30' RV limit.
Lower Karr Canyon Campground	Open
Oak Grove Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Pines Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. Cost: $28-$50. 40' RV limit.
Saddle Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. Cost $28 ($9 per extra vehicle). 30' RV limit.
Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Schoolhouse Picnic Area	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Silver Campground and Amphitheater	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. $28 per night (Extra vehicle $9). RVs limited to 30'.
Silver Overflow Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. $24. No RV length limit.
Skyline Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Sleepy Grass Campground	Open	First come, first serve. No reservations. Cost $26-$41 ($9 per extra vehicle). 30' RV limit.
Sleepy Grass Picnic Area	Open
Slide Group Campground	Open	Reservation required through Recreation.gov. Cost: $100-125. RVs limited to 35 feet.
South Fork Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Southfork Trail (T19)	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Three Rivers Campground	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Trestle Recreation Area	Open
Upper Bonito Dispersed Recreation Area	Closed	Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Upper Fir Group Campground	Open	Cost $108-$248. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. 30' RV limit.
Upper Karr Recreation Area	Open

Spotlights

Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area

This desert oasis features a series of spring-fed waterfalls that fall 150 feet (45.7 m) to a large pool of water below. There is an ADA accessible path to the falls viewing area a short distance from the parking lot, along with several hiking trails. Sheltered picnic sites with tables and grills are available, along with fresh water, trash cans, and restrooms.

Sitting Bull Falls Recreation Area is 42 miles (67.6 km) west of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and can be reached via two routes. From north of Carlsbad, take Highway 137 from US 285, and then follow Forest Road 276. From south of Carlsbad, take Dark Canyon Road/County Road 408 from US 62/180, and then follow Forest Road 276.

La Pasada Encantada Trail (T233)

Trail #233: The La Pasada Encantada Trail is 0.4-mile long interpretive trail for both the sighted and visually impaired. It is an easy hike located just south of Cloudcroft and offers regular interpretive signs as well as signs in Braille. The path of the trail is bordered by railroad ties allowing for easy use for those using assistive canes. It begins at Forest Road 24B at a trailhead immediately adjacent to the Sleepy Grass Campground and loops back to the starting point. When the trail is open, it is open for the following uses: Hiking.