Slide Group Area

PO BOX 836
CLOUDCROFT, NM 88317

Overview

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.

Natural Features

The campground is located on the rim of the Sacramento Mountains with a view of the Tularosa Basin. Mixed evergreen and aspens surround the 9,000 ft. elevation site.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 682-1518.

Nearby Attractions

Drive along the Sunspot Scenic Byway to catch phenomenal views of the Tularosa Basin, White Sands National Monument, and colorful desert sunsets. Cloudcroft, a quaint mountain village nearby, is also worth a visit.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Pets allowed: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 90 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 40 people $123/night 41 to 90 people $154/night

Directions

Located in southeast New Mexico, Slide Group Area is approximately 20 miles east of Alamogordo. From Alamogordo, take Highway 82 east 16 miles. Just before Cloudcroft, turn right (south) on Highway 130, go approximatley 2 miles. Turn right (west) on NM 6563, the Sunspot Highway Go approximately 1/4 miles. Slide Group Area is on the right.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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HOLLY C

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The bathrooms were so clean! We had a lovely time. Thank you!!

Jennifer J

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great site. The only drawback is that it's close to the Rim Trail so hikers frequently walk through your camp to use the restroom. The camp hosts are great! They maintain the restrooms and empty the trash regularly. They go above and beyond based on our experiences with other hosts.

Ronald B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Fantastic group location. The secluded canyon offers perfect boundaries for younger campers. Beautiful wooded setting.

Boyd B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Slide is Awesome. We as a group like it much better than the other group sites. Wildlife all around and show up almost everyday. Tom and Cheryl are really good host and kept us stocked with water and our trash and bathrooms clean. Already have it for next year and sitting ready to enjoy again.

Oscar A

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very nice layout, and the camp host keeps the bathrooms clean.

Messina H

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Reviewed a year ago

Always a great place to camp. FYI we found a unicorn phone.

Availability

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