Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
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At a glance: Confirmed: electric hookups and drinking water. No flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 35 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups Yes
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 4
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 35 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 6,991 ft
- Phone
- (575) 257-4095 (campground or managing office)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Located on the outskirts of Ruidoso, Cedar Creek provides a wonderful space for groups visiting for the day or staying overnight. With a picnic shelter and three group campsites, the recreation area is ideal for an outing in Lincoln National Forest. A popular pastime is is hiking and mountain biking along the scenic multi-use trails adjacent to the Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground. There are opporunities to see a number of different wildlife, including Mule deer and Elk in the area.
Recreation
Hiking and biking are among the most popular activities here, with options like the T90 fitness Trail which extends 1.3 miles and includes exercise stations. Bilking trails T120 A-D and T121 A& B are also nearby. Also we have an expert-only downhill mountain bike trail, located near the water tower to the east of the Campgrounds. The trail ends at the picnic area. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times while hiking. Dogs are not allowed on the Fitness trail.
Facilities
The group picnic shelter offers drinking water and accessible vault toilets. Non-sheltered picnic tables are open to the general public.
The group campgrounds range from 60 to 100 person capacities and the group picnic shelter fits up to 40 people. Each site comes with accessible picnic shelters, campfire rings, drinking water vault toilets and grills.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Ruidoso - 1.4 mi away, station at 6,930 ft - 61 ft lower than the campground (6,991 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 21 | 1.11 |
| Feb | 51 | 23 | 1.03 |
| Mar | 58 | 27 | 0.88 |
| Apr | 65 | 33 | 0.67 |
| May | 73 | 40 | 1.16 |
| Jun | 82 | 47 | 2.05 |
| Jul | 81 | 51 | 4.31 |
| Aug | 78 | 50 | 4.23 |
| Sep | 75 | 44 | 2.49 |
| Oct | 67 | 35 | 1.69 |
| Nov | 56 | 26 | 0.84 |
| Dec | 48 | 22 | 1.54 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 33.36139, -105.68472 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Rob Jagger's Campground 14.5 mi straight-line
- Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) 23.6 mi straight-line
- Valley of Fires Recreation Area 26.1 mi straight-line
- Lower Fir Group Area 27.3 mi straight-line
- Pines Campground 27.4 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.