Can you reserve a site at Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter?

No. Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Lincoln National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,940 ft
Elevation

The Picnic Shelter at Cedar Creek may be reserved for group use for up to 40 people. Day-use only. Picnic Tables, water, grills and a cover for weather and shade are available via www.recreation.gov for $25 a day.

Getting there

33.35900, -105.68200 · 33°21'32.4"N 105°40'55.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jun, down to 48°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	49	51	58	65	73	82	81	79	75	67	56	48
Low °F	21	23	27	33	40	47	51	50	44	35	26	22
Precip in	1.1	1.0	0.9	0.7	1.2	2.0	4.3	4.2	2.5	1.7	0.8	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter

Can you reserve a site at Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter?: No. Cedar Creek Picnic Shelter is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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