Slide Group Area
Slide Group Area is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 32.78972, -105.82028
- 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 Slide Group Area
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. Attractions in the vicinity include White Sands National Monument, the Oliver Lee Memorial State Park, and the Sunspot Museum - home to the national solar observatory. Recreation 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. Facilities The picturesque overlook and convenient road access are unique, convenient features of this group site. Parking can accommodate approximately 12 trailers or 50 automobiles. Natural Features 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. elev
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Forest Service · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 98 designated routes (275 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Springs | Private campground | 5.6 mi | — | — |
| Oliver Lee Memorial State Park | Private campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| Karr Canyon Upper | National forest campground | 6.7 mi | — | — |
| Karr Canyon Lower | National forest campground | 7.4 mi | — | — |
| Lower Karr Canyon Campground | Private campground | 7.5 mi | — | — |
| Black Bear Group Area | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.