The Culp Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico and is characterized by
gently rolling hills and steep mountain slopes dissected by numerous canyons
and arroyos. Vegetation consists of desert grasses and shrubs. The WSA is
located in McGregor Range, an area established for the Army to conduct
military training, including live-fire exercises.

The Culp Canyon WSA is located in southern New Mexico and is characterized by gently rolling hills and steep mountain slopes dissected by numerous canyons and arroyos. Vegetation consists of desert grasses and shrubs. The WSA is located in McGregor Range, an area established for the Army to conduct military training, including live-fire exercises.

Bird's eye view of the park

Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area

The McGregor Range includes over 606,000 acres of withdrawn public lands on
the west side of Otero Mesa. These lands are jointly managed by the BLM and
the U.S. Army, in accordance with the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999
and subsequent McGregor Range Resource Management Plan (2006).

The range is open to the public when authorized by the Army through a "Fort
Bliss Training Complex (FBTC) Recreational Access Permit." The range is closed
to the public during training exercises. After receiving a permit, you must
receive permission to enter the range on a case-by-case, day-by-day basis.

The public may drive through the range without a permit only on State Road 506
and on County Roads. Use of all other roads requires a permit from the Army.
The public is not authorized to drive off of established roads.

<p>The McGregor Range includes over 606,000 acres of withdrawn public lands on the west side of Otero Mesa.  These lands are jointly managed by the BLM and the U.S. Army, in accordance with the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 and subsequent McGregor Range Resource Management Plan (2006).  </p>
 
<p>The range is open to the public when authorized by the Army through a "Fort Bliss Training Complex (FBTC) Recreational Access Permit."  The range is closed to the public during training exercises.  After receiving a permit, you must receive permission to enter the range on a case-by-case, day-by-day basis.  </p>
 
<p>The public may drive through the range without a permit only on State Road 506 and on County Roads.  Use of all other roads requires a permit from the Army.  The public is not authorized to drive off of established roads.</p>

McGregor Range

Set against the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, this park features a historic
ranch house, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert, and the unique oasis of
pools of water under the cottonwood trees of Dog Canyon. Enjoy a short walk on
the Riparian Nature Trail or a challenging hike up the Dog Canyon Trail.  
  
While at the park visitor center, take the short trail to see the ruins of
Francois-Jean “Frenchy” Rochas’ 1880s-1890s stone cabin above the pools of
water in Dog Canyon. Frenchy is credited with building the “miraculous
staircase” at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. You can also take guided weekend
tours of the restored historic Oliver Lee Dog Canyon ranch house and museum,
and surrounding ruins of the adobe barn, slaughterhouse, and chicken house.
Lee sold his ranch in 1907. After a series of several owners, the ranch lands
were made a part of the White Sands National Monument in 1939. Management of
the 440-acre Dog Canyon Ranch tract was transferred to the State Parks
Division in 1983, three years after the establishment of the parcel at the
mouth of Dog Canyon. Full ownership of the Dog Canyon Ranch parcel of the park
was transferred to the state of New Mexico in 1998.  
  
Oliver Lee State Park offers a visitor center, camping, showers, group
shelters, electrical hook ups, restrooms, dump stations, and trails.  
  
Park Elevation 4,400 ft  
Make a reservation on the New Mexico State Parks reservation website.

Set against the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, this park features a historic ranch house, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert, and the unique oasis of pools of water under the cottonwood trees of Dog Canyon. Enjoy a short walk on the Riparian Nature Trail or a challenging hike up the Dog Canyon Trail.<br><br>

While at the park visitor center, take the short trail to see the ruins of Francois-Jean “Frenchy” Rochas’ 1880s-1890s stone cabin above the pools of water in Dog Canyon. Frenchy is credited with building the “miraculous staircase” at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. You can also take guided weekend tours of the restored historic Oliver Lee Dog Canyon ranch house and museum, and surrounding ruins of the adobe barn, slaughterhouse, and chicken house. Lee sold his ranch in 1907. After a series of several owners, the ranch lands were made a part of the White Sands National Monument in 1939. Management of the 440-acre Dog Canyon Ranch tract was transferred to the State Parks Division in 1983, three years after the establishment of the parcel at the mouth of Dog Canyon. Full ownership of the Dog Canyon Ranch parcel of the park was transferred to the state of New Mexico in 1998.<br><br>

Oliver Lee State Park  offers a visitor center, camping, showers, group shelters, electrical hook ups, restrooms, dump stations, and trails.<br><br>

Park Elevation 4,400 ft<br>
<a href="http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/oliverleestatepark.html" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the New Mexico State Parks reservation website</a>.

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

The landscape within the Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is primarily
mesquite coppice dunes that range from one meter to several meters in height.
There are over 100 miles of trails that have been developed by users. Although
the trails are utilized during organized motorcycle races, other users are
allowed to drive cross country if they wish. Currently there is one race per
year that the BLM authorizes through a Special Recreation Permit, usually in
February.

The landscape within the Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area is primarily mesquite coppice dunes that range from one meter to several meters in height.  There are over 100 miles of trails that have been developed by users.  Although the trails are utilized during organized motorcycle races, other users are allowed to drive cross country if they wish.  Currently there is one race per year that the BLM authorizes through a Special Recreation Permit, usually in February.

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area

## Overview

At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can
expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the steep Sacramento Mountains
- perfect for an escape from the scorching desert valley below. The campground
is surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and plenty of white-trunked aspen trees,
with a high likelihood of blue skies above.

The Sacramento Mountains overlook Dog Canyon and the Tularosa Basin. Take
advantage of the campground's high elevation and revel in the breathtaking
beauty of the region's unspoiled vistas stretching out over the Tularosa
Basin. Wildlife in the area includes elk, deer, bears. With some luck, you
could even spot a roadrunner.

## Recreation

The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. To the west you'll
find trails with outstanding overlooks from Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. The
most popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop.

## Facilities

The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. To the west you'll
find trails with outstanding overlooks from Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. The
most popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop.

## Natural Features

Aspen is set in the rolling Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico,
near Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. It's part of Lincoln National Forest, most
notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear.

## Nearby Attractions

The Rim Trail, a breathtaking 32-mile path for mountain biking, hiking, and
horseback riding, can be reached a quarter mile from the campground. One
stretch of the trail is open to motorcyclists, too. The Oliver Lee Memorial
State Park, at the foot of the mountains, is worth a visit to see a restored
19th century ranch house and explore the flowering oasis of Dog Canyon.

<h2>Overview</h2>
At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the steep Sacramento Mountains - perfect for an escape from the scorching desert valley below. The campground is surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and plenty of white-trunked aspen trees, with a high likelihood of blue skies above. 
<p>
The Sacramento Mountains overlook Dog Canyon and the Tularosa Basin. Take advantage of the campground's high elevation and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the region's unspoiled vistas stretching out over the Tularosa Basin. Wildlife in the area includes elk, deer, bears. With some luck, you could even spot a roadrunner.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. To the west you'll find trails with outstanding overlooks from Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. The most popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. To the west you'll find trails with outstanding overlooks from Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. The most popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Aspen is set in the rolling Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. It's part of Lincoln National Forest, most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Rim Trail, a breathtaking 32-mile path for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding, can be reached a quarter mile from the campground. One stretch of the trail is open to motorcyclists, too. The Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, at the foot of the mountains, is worth a visit to see a restored 19th century ranch house and explore the flowering oasis of Dog Canyon.

Group Standard Area Non-Electric:  
  
1 to 30 people $100/night  
  
31 to 70 people $125/night

ASPEN Group Campground Picnic Table surrounded by Forest

Aspen Group Campground picnic area with fire pit.

ASPEN Group Campground Pavilion

ASPEN Group Campground Picnic Area

ASPEN Group Campground Multiple Paved Parking Spaces

ASPEN Group Campground "Leave No Trace" Sign

ASPEN Group Campground Entrance

Aspen Group Campground pavilion for group site.

Aspen Group Campground pavilion and area.

Aspen Group CG site view of trees

Aspen Group Campground ramada for group site.

Aspen Group CG: Shaded picnic area

ASPEN Group Campground Siteview

ASPEN Group Campground

ASPEN Group Campground Restrooms

ASPEN Group Campground Paved Driveway which loops around the site

Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)

## Overview

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

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.

## Natural Features

Set 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sacramento Mountains, Black Bear is in a
pine forest area overlooking the desert valley of the Tularosa Basin. The
basin stretches 6,500 square miles between the Sacramentos and the San Andres
Mountains.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground is a mile from Cloudcroft, a quaint tourist village with New
Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. It's also a quarter mile from the Rim
Trail, which is popular for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding.
Other nearby trails are open to ATV enthusiasts.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.
<p>
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. 
</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
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. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Set 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sacramento Mountains, Black Bear is in a pine forest area overlooking the desert valley of the Tularosa Basin. The basin stretches 6,500 square miles between the Sacramentos and the San Andres Mountains.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground is a mile from Cloudcroft, a quaint tourist village with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. It's also a quarter mile from the Rim Trail, which is popular for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. Other nearby trails are open to ATV enthusiasts.

Black Bear Group Campground: entrance sign

Black Bear Group Campground: shaded picnic area

Black Bear Group ramada for group site.

Black Bear Group Campground: trash disposal

Black Bear Group Campground: Gate Entrance

Black Bear Group Campground: info kiosk

BLACK BEAR GROUP AREA

Black Bear Group group site fire pit.

Black Bear Group Area

## Overview

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

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.

## Natural Features

Cedar Creek is perched along its namesake, Cedar Creek at a 7,000 foot
elevation. Lincoln National Forest, located in south-central New Mexico, is
most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear.

## Nearby Attractions

Ruidoso is a delightful town with quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries.
If picnickers wish to camp overnight, they can head to Sam Tobias Memorial
Group Campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Cedar Creek is perched along its namesake, Cedar Creek at a 7,000 foot elevation. Lincoln National Forest, located in south-central New Mexico, is most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Ruidoso is a delightful town with quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries. If picnickers wish to camp overnight, they can head to Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground.

CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)

## Overview

Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft,
New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground
with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a
great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk.
Roads within the campground are paved.

## Recreation

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of
Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a
great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and
sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from
Deerhead campground.

## Facilities

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of
Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a
great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and
sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from
Deerhead campground.

## Natural Features

This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt
flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the
Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.

## Nearby Attractions

There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground
in Alamogordo, NM.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Deerhead Campground

## Overview

Lower Fir Group Area is a high-energy and highly popular group campground in
the Sacramento Mountain area. The site is set away from public roads, so that
outside noise is non-existent, leaving only the sweet sounds of rustling aspen
leaves.

The campground sits within the Lincoln National Forest, which spans 1.1
million acres of undisturbed landscape. Spend your days exploring the mountain
trails, or head west for a day trip to White Sands National Monument, the
world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum sand. Bring your camera and
binoculars for the chance to observe wild elk, deer, birds, and even an
occasional black bear.

## Recreation

An open meadow, ideal for activities like volleyball or horseshoes, is
adjacent to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away,
offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain
bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. A few miles south, the same trail opens
up to motorcyclists as well.

## Facilities

An open meadow, ideal for activities like volleyball or horseshoes, is
adjacent to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away,
offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain
bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. A few miles south, the same trail opens
up to motorcyclists as well.

## Natural Features

Lower Fir Group sits at a high elevation of 9,000 ft., providing visitors with
dramatic views of the Tularosa Basin and lush mountain meadows surrounded by
pine, fir, aspen and oak trees.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground is a mile from the village of Cloudcroft, a quaint mountain
town with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. Trails for ATVs are
near the area, too.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lower Fir Group Area is a high-energy and highly popular group campground in the Sacramento Mountain area.  The site is set away from public roads, so that outside noise is non-existent, leaving only the sweet sounds of rustling aspen leaves. 
<p>
The campground sits within the Lincoln National Forest, which spans 1.1 million acres of undisturbed landscape. Spend your days exploring the mountain trails, or head west for a day trip to White Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum sand. Bring your camera and binoculars for the chance to observe wild elk, deer, birds, and even an occasional black bear. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
An open meadow, ideal for activities like volleyball or horseshoes, is adjacent to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away, offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. A few miles south, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well. <h2>Facilities</h2>
An open meadow, ideal for activities like volleyball or horseshoes, is adjacent to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away, offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. A few miles south, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lower Fir Group sits at a high elevation of 9,000 ft., providing visitors with dramatic views of the Tularosa Basin and lush mountain meadows surrounded by pine, fir, aspen and oak trees. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground is a mile from the village of Cloudcroft, a quaint mountain town with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. Trails for ATVs are near the area, too.

Group Standard Area Non-Electric:  
  
1 to 30 people $100/night  
  
31 to 70 people $125night

LOWER FIR Group Campground Trash Collection

Lower Fir Group Area: pavilion/picnic area

FIR Group Campground Entrance Sign

LOWER FIR Group Campground Water Fountain and Spigot

LOWER FIR Group Campground Trailhead

Group picnic area at Lower Fir Group Area Campground

LOWER FIR Group Campground Pavilion

LOWER FIR Group Campground Trash and Aluminum Collection

LOWER FIR Group Campground Paved Parking Spaces

LOWER FIR Group Campground Restrooms

LOWER FIR Group Campground

Lower Fir Group Area

## Overview

Pines Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New
Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground
with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a
great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk.
Roads within the campground are paved.

## Recreation

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of
Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a
great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and
sightseeing.

## Facilities

This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of
Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a
great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and
sightseeing.

## Natural Features

This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt
flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the
Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.

## Nearby Attractions

There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground
in Alamogordo, NM.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Pines Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM.</p>

Pines Campground

## 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

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.

## 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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<p>
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. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
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. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Group Standard Non-Electric:  
  
1 to 40 people $100.00/night  
  
41 to 90 people $125/night

Slide Group Area Fie Pit

Trail head near Slide Group Area

Slide Group Area Trash Disposal Units

Slide Group Area

Slide Group Roadway to Site

Slide Group Area Restrooms Near Pavilion

Slide Group Area gate entrance and sign

Picnic Table

Slide Group Area Picnic Area under snow

Slide Group Area: shaded picnic area

Slide Group Area.

Shaded picnic area

Picnic area

## Overview

Upper Fir Group Area is one of the most popular campsites in the Sacramento
Mountain area. Unique to its neighboring campgrounds, it's set far back from
public roads, allowing for true peace and quiet.

The campground is on the northwestern portion of the Lincoln National Forest,
a protected area spanning an incredible 1.1 million acres of land. Spend your
days exploring the mountains, or head west for a day trip to explore White
Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum
sand.

## Recreation

An open meadow, perfect for sports like ultimate Frisbee or horseshoes, is
connected to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away,
offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain
bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. Further down, the same trail opens up
to motorcyclists as well.

## Facilities

An open meadow, perfect for sports like ultimate Frisbee or horseshoes, is
connected to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away,
offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain
bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. Further down, the same trail opens up
to motorcyclists as well.

## Natural Features

Set 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sacramento Mountains, Upper Fir Group
Area is close to breathtaking scenic overlooks, spanning the far-reaching
desert valley of the Tularosa Basin. The high-elevation region offers a
mixture of pine, fir, aspen, and oak trees, with high mountain meadows full of
wildflowers and blossoming plants.

## Nearby Attractions

The campground is a mile from the town of Cloudcroft, a quaint tourist village
with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Upper Fir Group Area is one of the most popular campsites in the Sacramento Mountain area.  Unique to its neighboring campgrounds, it's set far back from public roads, allowing for true peace and quiet. 
<p>
The campground is on the northwestern portion of the Lincoln National Forest, a protected area spanning an incredible 1.1 million acres of land. Spend your days exploring the mountains, or head west for a day trip to explore White Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum sand.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
An open meadow, perfect for sports like ultimate Frisbee or horseshoes, is connected to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away, offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. Further down, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
An open meadow, perfect for sports like ultimate Frisbee or horseshoes, is connected to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away, offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. Further down, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well. 
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Set 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sacramento Mountains, Upper Fir Group Area is close to breathtaking scenic overlooks, spanning the far-reaching desert valley of the Tularosa Basin. The high-elevation region offers a mixture of pine, fir, aspen, and oak trees, with high mountain meadows full of wildflowers and blossoming plants. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The campground is a mile from the town of Cloudcroft, a quaint tourist village with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle.

Group Standard Non-Electric:  
  
1 to 50 people $100/night  
  
51 to 120 people $230/night

Alternate view. Ramada.

Upper Fir Group Area Firepit

Ramada

Group Fire Pit

UPPER FIR Group Campground Trailhead

Entry road

UPPER FIR Group Campground Paved Driveway

UPPER FIR Group Campground Paved Parking Spaces

Culp Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Directions

Reviews

Nearby Parks

McGregor Range

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

Red Sands Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Lincoln National Forest