Aspen
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. The campground operates through October, subject to change based on weather. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect due to high fire danger. Reservations required through Recreation.gov.
Flash Flood Warning issued October 29 at 4:54PM MDT until October 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
FFWEPZ The National Weather Service in El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Otero County in south central New Mexico... * Until 800 PM MDT. * At 454 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northern Otero County.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 12:05PM MDT until October 30 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central New Mexico, including the following areas, East Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet and southwest Texas, including the following areas, Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County, Salt Basin and Southern Hudspeth Highlands. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Locally heavy rainfall as storms regenerating over the same area this evening could lead to localized rainfall amounts of 1-2". - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued October 29 at 4:58PM MDT until October 29 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Otero County in south central New Mexico... * WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 458 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall of up to 0.5 inches is expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Timberon, Sunspot and Bug Scuttle Ranch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Aspen Group Area is a reservable group campsite in Lincoln National Forest designed for gatherings of 4 to 70 people. Situated at nearly 9,000 feet elevation in the Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, the campground provides a cool mountain escape from the desert valley below. The site features a covered pavilion, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire pits, and grills, all surrounded by a beautiful mixed forest of pine, fir, and white-trunked aspen trees. The area is located near the historic Village of Cloudcroft and offers access to excellent trails. The Osha Trail, a popular 2.5-mile loop, is nearby, and the 32-mile Rim Trail for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding can be reached about a quarter mile from the campground. This region of Lincoln National Forest is also notable as the birthplace of Smokey Bear. Reservations are required and must be made through Recreation.gov. Campers should call the Sacramento Ranger District at 575-682-1518 prior to arrival to obtain the gate lock combination. Check-in is after 2:00 PM and check-out is by noon. Note that potable water is not available on-site; water can be obtained at Sleepy Grass Campground during peak season. RVs are limited to 30 feet or less.
Directions
From Alamogordo, take US 82 east for 16 miles. Just before Cloudcroft, turn right (south) on NM 130 and go 1.4 miles. Turn left (east) on Forest Road 24B and go 0.5 miles. Aspen Group Area is on the left, across from Black Bear Group Area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $123 - $154 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 434-7200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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