Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
Group sites only. Every site here is a group site, booked by one party for a family reunion, club or scout trip - not single sites for individual campers.
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 35 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricno
At a glance: No electric hookups. Listed for rigs up to 35 ft. Not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- 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
- 9,201 ft
- Phone
- (575) 682-7570 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 40 people $123/night 41 to 90 people $154/night
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 32.78972, -105.82028 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Black Bear Group Area 10.1 mi straight-line
- Upper Fir Group Area 12.7 mi straight-line
- Pines Campground 13.2 mi straight-line
- Lower Fir Group Area 13.6 mi straight-line
- Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) 16.9 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Just two miles from the village of Cloudcroft is this idyllic campground accommodating groups up to 90 visitors. Take advantage of the views of the Tularosa Basin or bask in the sun on the wildflower-dusted mountain meadow. A network of trails surround the campground, where you can look for deer, elk, and many types of birds. The region is part of the 1.1 million acres of Lincoln National Forest, where the original Smokey Bear was rescued as a cub from a forest fire.
There's no shortage of beauty in the area, with expansive blue skies, clear nights for stargazing, and hikes to several peaks and overlooks. Attractions in the vicinity include White Sands National Monument, the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, and the Sunspot Museum - home to the national solar observatory.
Recreation
Slide Group Area backs into the Rim Trail, offering epic views, rocky hills, and switchbacks. Head north on the trail for mountain biking, hiking, and horse-back riding. Head south for the part of the trail that allows motorcycles. An open meadow, perfect for sports like volleyball, corn hole, or football, is connected to the campsite.
Facilities
The picturesque overlook and convenient road access are unique, convenient features of this group site. Parking can accommodate approximately 12 trailers or 50 automobiles.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Cloudcroft - 12.4 mi away, station at 8,679 ft - 522 ft lower than the campground (9,201 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 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| 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 |
| 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 27, 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.