South Fork Campground

In
Lincoln National Forest
·
100%
61 sites · RV, Tent

South Fork Campground is a popular destination in the Smokey Bear Ranger District.

In fact, you can pretty much just pretend you’re a bear by fishing at Bonito Lake and wandering the White Mountain Wilderness Area via South Fork Trail (T19). Take extra care to prevent forest fires here because they have closed down this campground in the past. ONLY YOU can prevent them.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
61 sitesRV, Tent

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LocationSouth Fork Campground, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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