Established Camping
Slide Group Area Campground
Slide Group Area Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest, featuring forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures in the area can reach highs of around 80°F in the summer and drop to lows of about 20°F in the winter. Nearby attractions include the Trestle Recreation Area and the New Mexico Museum of Space History, offering opportunities for hiking and learning about space exploration.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Lincoln National Forest
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.
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.
Fee Info
Group Standard Non-Electric:1 to 40 people $100.00/night41 to 90 people $125/night
Location
Slide Group Area Campground is located in New Mexico
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.
Address
PO BOX 836
Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Coordinates
32.7897222 N
105.8202778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 4 min from Las Cruces
- 2 hrs 11 min from El Paso
- 3 hrs 50 min from Albuquerque
- 4 hrs 13 min from Santa Fe
