Upper Fir Group Area
Upper Fir Group Area is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 32.95833, -105.73306
- 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 Upper Fir Group Area
Overview Upper Fir Group Area is one of the most popular campsites in the Sacramento Mountain area. Unique to its neighboring campgrounds, it's set far back from public roads, allowing for true peace and quiet. The campground is on the northwestern portion of the Lincoln National Forest, a protected area spanning an incredible 1.1 million acres of land. Spend your days exploring the mountains, or head west for a day trip to explore White Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum sand. Recreation An open meadow, perfect for sports like ultimate Frisbee or horseshoes, is connected to the campground. The Rim Trail is a short hike or drive away, offering epic views, rocky inclines, and switchbacks for adventurous mountain bikers, hikers, and horse-back riders. Further down, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well. Facilities This is one of the only group sites with water access. Upper Fir comfortably fits groups as large as 120, and it's connected to Lower Fir Group if your party has a need for an additional group of up to 70 campers. Natural Features Set 9,000 feet above sea level in the Sacramento Mountains, Upper Fir Group Area is close to breathtaking scenic overlooks, spanning the far-reaching desert valley of the Tularosa Basin. The high-elevation region offers a mixture of pine, fir, aspen, and oak trees, with high mountain meadows full of wildflowers and blossoming plants. Nearby Attractions The campground is a mile fr
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- US Forest Service · 1.3 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 13 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 116 designated routes (298 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pines | National forest campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Apache Campground | Private campground | 0.6 mi | — | — |
| Pines Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Lower Fir | National forest group campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Apache | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Lower Fir Group Campground | Private campground | 0.7 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.