Slide Group Area

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Slide Group Area, USDA Forest Service

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. … How to get there: 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. Cost: Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 40 people $123/night 41 to 90 people $154/night Cell service: Not listed by the managing agency, so assume it may be limited. Check before you go. Contact: Managed by USDA Forest Service. Phone: 575-682-7570. Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231890 Info and photos from Recreation.gov (photo credit: Conservation Legacy, RRM). Fees and conditions change, so confirm before you travel.