Within Lincoln National Forest, Lower Fir Group Campground accommodates large parties at 9,000 feet elevation near Cloudcroft. The US Forest Service facility sits close to a two-lane road, though campers report the location remains relatively quiet despite occasional vehicle sounds from nearby town. Sites include paved parking areas, picnic tables, and fire rings, with ADA-accessible parking available.
The group campground features restrooms and a trash dumpster, plus water access for what reviewers describe as otherwise dry camping. Rates run $100 nightly for groups up to 30 people, with larger parties paying $125. RVs up to 35 feet can access the site. Campers exploring places to camp near Cloudcroft will find this spot typically vacant and well-suited for gatherings. Weather runs favorable from mid-spring through late summer, though afternoon thunderstorms arrive during monsoon season.
Description
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
This is one of the only group sites with water access. Lower Fir comfortably fits groups as large as 70, and it's connected to Upper Fir Group, and even larger facility accommodating up to 120 visitors.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (575) 682-1518.
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.
Fee Info
Group Standard Area Non-Electric:1 to 30 people $123/night31 to 70 people $154/night
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundLower Fir Group Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
From Alamogordo take US 82 east, go 17 miles, just past Cloudcroft. Turn left (northwest) onto NM 244. Go approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Forest Road 422. Go approximately 1/4 mile. Campground is on the left.
Address
PO BOX 836
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Coordinates
32.9669444 N
105.7188889 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/16/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 3/16/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/16/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 1 hr 39 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 18 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 41 min from Santa Fe, NM
