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Deerhead

Its 19 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $32 per night. Deerhead is a National Forest campground near Otero, New Mexico.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Otero, New Mexico

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
25 ft
Max RV length

Deerhead sits inside Lincoln National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $32 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
19
Hookups
None
Max RV length
25 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

19 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 25 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
1 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 1
2 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 2
3 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 3
4 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 4
5 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 5
6 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 6
7 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 7
8 A Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop A, site 8
9 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 9
10 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 10
11 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 11
12 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 12
13 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 13
14 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 14
15 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 15
16 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 16
17 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 17
18 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 18
19 B Standard nonelectric 25 ft Parallel Not on record No Yes Book loop B, site 19

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,722 ft

32.9440, -105.7460 in Otero. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Open in Google Maps Directions

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Deerhead?

Sites at Deerhead are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10303036).

How much does it cost to camp at Deerhead?

Camping at Deerhead costs Single Site: $32 per night.

How many campsites does Deerhead have?

Deerhead has 19 campsites.

Does Deerhead have RV hookups?

No. Deerhead has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Deerhead?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Deerhead; 19 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Are dogs allowed at Deerhead?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deerhead.

Who manages Deerhead?

Deerhead is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Deerhead

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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Overnight Use:
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Sites
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Season
Not on record
Fee
Overnight Use:
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Sites
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Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $30 per night
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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Overnight Use:

More campgrounds: camping near Otero and campgrounds in Otero.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $32 per night
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