Your Gateway to the Lincoln National Forest
The Sacramento Ranger District is the local U.S. Forest Service ranger station serving the Lincoln National Forest area surrounding Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Located at 4 Lost Lodge Road in Cloudcroft, the ranger station is the go-to resource for anyone planning outdoor recreation in the Sacramento Mountains.
Whether you need trail maps, camping permits, current fire conditions, or information about road closures and trail conditions, the knowledgeable staff at the ranger station can help. The district manages campgrounds, hiking trails, wilderness areas, and other recreation resources throughout the Sacramento Mountains. The station is open Monday through Friday and welcomes visitors, hikers, campers, and anyone looking to explore the forest responsibly.
Sacramento Ranger District
Stop by the ranger station for everything you need to plan a safe and enjoyable visit to the Lincoln National Forest.
Get current trail maps, distance information, difficulty ratings, and up-to-date trail conditions for hiking, biking, and horseback riding in the Sacramento Mountains.
Obtain campground reservations, dispersed camping guidelines, and campfire permits. Learn about current fire restrictions before heading into the forest.
Information about fishing, hunting, horseback riding, OHV use, bird watching, and other recreational activities available in the Lincoln National Forest.
Current fire restrictions, road closures, weather alerts, and safety advisories. Check conditions before your trip to stay safe in the forest.
The Sacramento Ranger District manages a wide range of recreation areas throughout the Sacramento Mountains.
Silver, Saddle, Apache, Deerhead, Pines, and other developed campgrounds offering sites for tents, trailers, and RVs in beautiful mountain settings throughout the forest.
Rim Trail, Osha Trail, Bluff Springs, Dog Canyon, and many more. Miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and nature walks at every skill level.
Access to designated wilderness areas offering pristine, undeveloped backcountry experiences for those seeking solitude and a deeper connection with the natural landscape.
4 Lost Lodge Rd, Cloudcroft, NM 88317. Located near the center of Cloudcroft village, easy to find and accessible from US-82.
Open Monday through Friday. Call (575) 682-2551 for current hours and holiday closures.
Phone: (575) 682-2551. Call ahead for current conditions, fire restrictions, and trail updates.
Trail maps, camping permits, fire restrictions, road conditions, fishing and hunting regulations, wilderness area access, and group activity permits.
Stop by the Sacramento Ranger District for trail maps, permits, and everything you need for a safe and memorable time in the Lincoln National Forest.