Lower Fir Group Area
Open May 15 through late September. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in is 2pm, check-out is noon. Call 575-682-1518 prior to arrival to get the gate lock combination.
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# 03-08-01-26-003 Cedar Creek Closure
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety during active forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction operations. The closure area is subject to extreme safety hazards, including:Felling and removal of hazardous, dead, or unstable trees.Heavy machinery operations,…
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
Lower Fir Group Area is a highly popular group campground tucked into the Sacramento Mountains of Lincoln National Forest at 9,000 feet elevation. The site is set away from public roads, leaving only the sounds of rustling aspen leaves. The campground accommodates groups up to 70 people and features a covered pavilion, 8 picnic tables, 2 fire rings, vault toilets, potable water, and garbage depositories. An adjacent open meadow provides space for volleyball, horseshoes, and other group activities. The surrounding Lincoln National Forest spans 1.1 million acres of undisturbed landscape. The Rim Trail offers epic views and rocky switchbacks for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. A few miles south, the same trail opens to motorcyclists. Wildlife viewing opportunities include elk, deer, birds, and occasional black bears. The campground is a mile from Cloudcroft, a quaint mountain town with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. White Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure white gypsum sand, is accessible as a day trip to the west.
Directions
From Alamogordo take US 82 east for 17 miles, just past Cloudcroft. Turn left (northwest) onto NM 244. Go approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Forest Road 422. Go approximately 1/4 mile. Campground is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $123 - $154 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 682-1518 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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