Home › New Mexico › Slide Group Area
Slide Group Area
FSU.S. Forest Service — CLOUDCROFT · New Mexico · Lincoln National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Lincoln National Forest |
| Location | CLOUDCROFT · New Mexico · Lincoln National Forest · 32.78972, -105.82028 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 1 sites · 30 ft: 1 sites · 35 ft: 1 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 40 people $123/night 41 to 90 people $154/night |
| Check-in / out | In 02:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 575-682-7570 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
10 mi straight-line · CLOUDCROFT New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceDeerhead Campground
12 mi straight-line · CLOUDCROFT New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceUpper Fir Group Area
13 mi straight-line · CLOUDCROFT New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServicePines Campground
13 mi straight-line · CLOUDCROFT New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceLower Fir Group Area
14 mi straight-line · CLOUDCROFT New Mexico
Trip Card — Slide Group Area
CLOUDCROFT · New Mexico · Lincoln National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | CLOUDCROFT · New Mexico · Lincoln National Forest |
| Fees | Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 40 people $123/night 41 to 90 people $154/night |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231890 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.