Black Bear
Black Bear is a national forest group campground in New Mexico.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 32.94002, -105.74102
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231888
About Black Bear
Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site is surrounded by the aromatic pine trees and aspen groves of Lincoln National Forest. The group area is conveniently connected to a network of hiking and biking trails. Bring your camera and binoculars for the chance to spot elk, deers, birds, and even black bear.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Forest Service · 2.7 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 122 designated routes (305 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Black Bear Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Aspen Group Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Sleepy Grass | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Sleepy Grass Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Deerhead Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.