Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
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At a glance: No electric hookups or drinking water. Listed for rigs up to 35 ft. Not listed: flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water No
- Flush toilets Not listed
- 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
- 1
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 35 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 8,605 ft
- Phone
- (575) 682-7570 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Group Standard Area Non-Electric: 1 to 30 people $123/night 31 to 70 people $154/night
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
Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site is surrounded by the aromatic pine trees and aspen groves of Lincoln National Forest. The group area is conveniently connected to a network of hiking and biking trails. Bring your camera and binoculars for the chance to spot elk, deers, birds, and even black bear.
The black bears are arguably the most celebrated wildlife in the area due to the fact that the original Smokey Bear was found here. While battling a fire in 1950, firefighters rescued a burned bear cub clinging to a scorched tree in Lincoln National Forest. The bear was adopted by the US Forest Service and became the real-life mascot for forest fire prevention.
Recreation
Evening skies are often clear of clouds - bring a telescope for stargazing. The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. A popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop.
Facilities
Whether for a family reunion or a large social event, Black Bear is a convenient location for groups up to 70. No water is provided at this site, but it is available at Sleepy Grass Campground from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Cloudcroft - 2.3 mi away, station at 8,679 ft - 74 ft higher than the campground (8,605 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 19 | 1.59 |
| Feb | 45 | 22 | 1.69 |
| Mar | 51 | 26 | 1.45 |
| Apr | 58 | 31 | 0.85 |
| May | 66 | 38 | 1.22 |
| Jun | 74 | 45 | 2.22 |
| Jul | 72 | 48 | 5.53 |
| Aug | 71 | 47 | 5.01 |
| Sep | 67 | 42 | 3.23 |
| Oct | 60 | 34 | 2.13 |
| Nov | 51 | 26 | 1.38 |
| Dec | 43 | 19 | 2.15 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 32.92083, -105.74167 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Upper Fir Group Area 2.6 mi straight-line
- Pines Campground 3.2 mi straight-line
- Lower Fir Group Area 3.4 mi straight-line
- Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) 8.5 mi straight-line
- Slide Group Area 10.1 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 25, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 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.