Cedar Creek
Currently closed due to wildfire damage from the South Fork Fire. No reopening date has been announced. Contact the Smokey Bear Ranger District for updates.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 1:41AM MDT until October 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of central New Mexico, including the following area, South Central Mountains. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected to develop near the ridgeline of the Sacramento Mountains this afternoon. Storm motions of south-to-north at 10-15 mph could also lead to several rounds of storms passing over or near the burn scar areas. There is potential for 1 to 1.5 inches of rain to fall where two or more storms impact the same area. Additional rainfall is expected overnight, but rainfall rates will be lower. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Order# 03-08-26-002: Temporary Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety as there has been extensive damage to the roads from recent rain.Closure Area Includes:National Forest System Road (NFSR) 329 from the forest boundary within Township 14 South, Range 12 East, Section 2, New Mexico Meridian to the end of the road…
About
Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground is located along Cedar Creek at 7,000 feet elevation in Lincoln National Forest, just a half mile west of Ruidoso. Previously known as Cedar Creek Campground, the site was renamed to honor Sam Tobias, a local firefighter who died in the line of duty during the summer of 2000. The campground is designed exclusively for group use, featuring three large campsites with capacities of 60, 80, and 100 people, plus a day-use picnic pavilion accommodating up to 40 guests. Each site includes wheelchair-accessible picnic shelters, campfire rings, grills, and electric hookups. Vault toilets are available throughout the facility. Adjacent to the campground are several multi-use trails popular for hiking and mountain biking. The T90 Fitness Trail extends 1.3 miles with exercise stations, while biking trails T120 A-D and T121 A-B offer additional options. An expert-only downhill mountain bike trail near the water tower ends at the picnic area. Dogs must remain leashed while hiking and are not permitted on the Fitness Trail. Wildlife viewing opportunities include mule deer and elk.
Directions
From Ruidoso on Mechem Drive, take Cedar Creek Road west 0.5 miles. Cedar Creek is the first recreational area located on the right (north).
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 257-4095 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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