Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)
Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM) is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 33.03444, -105.80000
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 575-682-7570
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)
Overview At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the steep Sacramento Mountains - perfect for an escape from the scorching desert valley below. The campground is surrounded by mixed pine, fir, and plenty of white-trunked aspen trees, with a high likelihood of blue skies above. The Sacramento Mountains overlook Dog Canyon and the Tularosa Basin. Take advantage of the campground's high elevation and revel in the breathtaking beauty of the region's unspoiled vistas stretching out over the Tularosa Basin. Wildlife in the area includes elk, deer, bears. With some luck, you could even spot a roadrunner. Recreation The campground is surrounded by a series of hiking trails. To the west you'll find trails with outstanding overlooks from Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. The most popular hike is the Osha Trail, which is a 2.5-mile loop. Facilities Water can be obtained at Sleepy Grass Campground during peak season, which lasts from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The site is available as a group site only, so groups of anywhere from four to 70 can reserve the whole space. Natural Features Aspen is set in the rolling Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamo Peak and Stark Peak. It's part of Lincoln National Forest, most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (575) 682-1518. Nearby Attractions The Rim Trail, a brea
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Forest Service · 5.9 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Pinnacle Propane · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 72 designated routes (183 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabins & RV Park | RV park | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Silver | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Pines Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Silver Overflow | National forest campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Lower Fir | National forest group campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
| Lower Fir Group Campground | Private campground | 6.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.