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Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground
National Forest

Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground

Ruidoso, NM

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  • Address:Ruidoso, NM
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One of the most popular camping sites is in the Smokey Bear Ranger District. There is fishing at Bonito Lake. The South Fork Trail leads to the south end of the campground. The early portion of the trail is easy.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground

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South Fork of the Rio Bonito Trail
Trail

South Fork of the Rio Bonito Trail

New Mexico

11.4 mi3,478 ftgain
Difficult
South Fork to the Peacock Trail
Trail

South Fork to the Peacock Trail

New Mexico

5.8 mi2,044 ftgain
Difficult
Crest Trail to Ski Apache
Trail

Crest Trail to Ski Apache

New Mexico

9.3 mi2,680 ftgain
Difficult
North Eagle Creek Trail
Trail

North Eagle Creek Trail

New Mexico

2.2 mi584 ftgain
Moderate
Turkey Canyon to Argentina Canyon Loop
Trail

Turkey Canyon to Argentina Canyon Loop

New Mexico

7.2 mi1,644 ftgain
Difficult
Turkey Canyon, Crest 25, Aspen 35, and Big Bonito 36 Loop
Trail

Turkey Canyon, Crest 25, Aspen 35, and Big Bonito 36 Loop

New Mexico

14.8 mi3,537 ftgain
Expert

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Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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