South Fork Campground: Scenic Mountain Camping in Alto

28 reviews

33.453301226438526, -105.75145949841972, Alto, NM 88312, USA
+1 575-257-4095
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South Fork Campground Introduce

Welcome to South Fork Campground, located in Alto, New Mexico. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, South Fork Campground offers a scenic and spacious camping experience within the beautiful Lincoln National Forest. You can reach them at (575) 257-4095 or +1 575-257-4095.

South Fork Campground is known for its beautiful mountain views and spacious campsites. According to customer reviews, it provides a "wonderful time camping" with "huge sites so you aren't on top of your neighbors." The campground offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and opportunities to observe wildlife, including deer, coyotes, and bull elk. Guests appreciate the clean restrooms with flush toilets and the crystal-clear drinking water available throughout the park. However, some visitors have reported issues with noise disturbances, particularly from large groups not adhering to quiet hours. While most experiences are positive, it's worth noting that noise levels can occasionally be a concern.

Here are some key features and considerations:

Scenic Mountain Views: The campground offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Spacious Campsites: Large campsites provide ample space and privacy for campers.
Clean Restrooms: Guests appreciate the clean restrooms with flush toilets.
Crystal Clear Drinking Water: Drinking water is readily available throughout the park.
Wildlife Observation: Opportunities to observe deer, coyotes, and bull elk.
Noise Disturbances: Occasional noise disturbances from large groups have been reported.
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are supposed to be enforced from 10 PM to 6 AM, but enforcement may vary.
Family-Friendly: The campground is generally family-friendly, but noise levels can sometimes be a concern for families with young children.
Location: Situated in Alto, NM, within the Lincoln National Forest, providing access to outdoor recreation and natural beauty.

South Fork Campground is a great choice for campers seeking a scenic and spacious camping experience in the Lincoln National Forest. The clean facilities and beautiful views make it a popular destination. While noise disturbances can occasionally occur, most visitors enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable stay. If you're looking to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the New Mexico mountains, South Fork Campground offers a memorable camping experience.

Details

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible restroom

Activities
Hiking

Amenities
Public restroom
Restroom
Tent sites

Payments
Camping fee

Children
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes

Pets
Dogs allowed

Location

New Mexico Lincoln County Alto

Customer Reviews

4.0

28 reviews

Nicole Carey

Sep 28, 2022

We had a wonderful time camping here! Huge sites so you aren't on top of your neighbors. Awesome views of the mountains all around, we had deer come right up to the site, could hear coyotes and bull elk! Great, clean, restrooms with flush toilets and crystal clear drinking water throughout the park. I can't wait to go back!

Kim Cheatham

Sep 10, 2023

Beautiful campground and clean restrooms. However, HORRIBLE experience had a crew of 20 plus show up with over 6 cars stacked into one campsite around 9pm and partied ALL night long. They were rude and obnoxious and started the music around 2am. Been camping all my life and never experienced something so infuriating. The families had young children yet stayed up most of the night disturbing almost the entire campground. Quiet time needs to be enforced 10pm-6am. Hopefully this was and will be an isolated event. Hope your camping trip meets all your expectations and remember go camping to get out of the city and enjoy nature! And be respectful of others!!!!!! :)

Rommel Maralit

Sep 01, 2020

Finally open! Campground was beautiful! Host is very kind and warm. Campsites were spaced perfectly. There were water faucets around and dumpsters on site. Some sites were still under construction. We'll be back next camping season for sure.

Isacc Lopez

Jul 12, 2021

Camp grounds are clean. Restrooms are always clean. Brian & Irvin ( staff) very friendly. $10.00 a night. Creek had water. Over all 10 out of 10. Will go again before they close for tent camping this year.

Liz Abbott

Jun 25, 2024

We were there a year ago on 6/20/23. We got a great spot by a restroom. It was nice and not too busy. There were quite a few rangers there, counting owls, I think. I wonder if it was just destroyed.