§ 02 — 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.
in the vicinity include White Sands National Monument, the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, and the Sunspot Museum - home to the national solar observatory.
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.
The picturesque overlook and convenient road access are unique, convenient features of this group site. Parking can accommodate approximately 12 trailers or 50 automobiles.
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.
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.
RV Information
Up to 35 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 35 ft
1 sites with electric
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 05 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
§ 01 — VITALS
Nearby Trails
Tod
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph NW
Fri
85°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NNE
Sat
77°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph NNE
Sun
74°F
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph S
Mon
78°F
Sunny
6 mph SSW
Tue
79°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 mph SSE
Wed
78°F
Mostly Sunny
2 to 6 mph SE
AT&T
T-Mobile
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
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