Lincoln National Forest manages Middle Fork at Cedar Creek as a dispersed camping area, meaning no designated sites, no hookups, and no developed facilities. Drive-in access puts campers along Cedar Creek's middle fork corridor, west of Ruidoso. No amenities. Those planning a stay should come self-contained, with water, waste disposal, and all gear accounted for before arrival. Nearby options include Cedar Creek Recreation Area and End of Cedar Creek Road for campers weighing developed versus dispersed setups in the same drainage.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMiddle Fork at Cedar Creek is located in New Mexico near Ruidoso
Coordinates
33.36760704 N
105.7201801 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/3/26- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/15/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Middle Fork at Cedar Creek needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 8 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 2 hrs 15 min from El Paso, TX
- 2 hrs 45 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 8 min from Santa Fe, NM
