Can you reserve a site at Lower Fir Group Area?

Yes, Lower Fir Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Lower Fir Group Area?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lower Fir Group Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Fir Group Area.

Are campfires allowed at Lower Fir Group Area?

Campfires are allowed at Lower Fir Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lower Fir Group Area, New Mexico — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lower Fir Group Area is a high-energy and highly popular group campground in the Sacramento Mountain area. The site is set away from public roads, so that outside noise is non-existent, leaving only the sweet sounds of rustling aspen leaves.

The campground sits within the Lincoln National Forest, which spans 1.1 million acres of undisturbed landscape. Spend your days exploring the mountain trails, or head west for a day trip to White Sands National Monument, the world's largest dune field of pure, white gypsum sand. Bring your camera and binoculars for the chance to observe wild elk, deer, birds, and even an occasional black bear.

Recreation

An open meadow, ideal for activities like volleyball or horseshoes, is adjacent 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. A few miles south, the same trail opens up to motorcyclists as well.

Facilities

This is one of the only group sites with water access. Lower Fir comfortably fits groups as large as 70, and it's connected to Upper Fir Group, and even larger facility accommodating up to 120 visitors.

Natural Features

Lower Fir Group sits at a high elevation of 9,000 ft., providing visitors with dramatic views of the Tularosa Basin and lush mountain meadows surrounded by pine, fir, aspen and oak trees.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (575) 682-1518.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is a mile from the village of Cloudcroft, a quaint mountain town with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle. Trails for ATVs are near the area, too.

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 70 people per site
Loops: LOWF

Site types

1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Lower Fir Group Area

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	LOWF	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	70	🐾

Getting there

From Alamogordo take US 82 east, go 17 miles, just past Cloudcroft. Turn left (northwest) onto NM 244. Go approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Forest Road 422. Go approximately 1/4 mile. Campground is on the left.

32.96694, -105.71889 · 32°58'1.0"N 105°43'8.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jun, down to 42°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	42	45	51	58	66	74	72	71	67	60	51	43
Low °F	19	22	26	31	38	45	48	47	42	34	26	19
Precip in	1.6	1.7	1.4	0.8	1.2	2.2	5.5	5.0	3.2	2.1	1.4	2.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Group Standard Area Non-Electric: 1 to 30 people $123/night 31 to 70 people $154/night

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Lower Fir Group Area

Can you reserve a site at Lower Fir Group Area?: Yes, Lower Fir Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lower Fir Group Area have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Lower Fir Group Area?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lower Fir Group Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Fir Group Area.
Are campfires allowed at Lower Fir Group Area?: Campfires are allowed at Lower Fir Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Lower Fir Group Area

Saddle (NM) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Apache (NM) 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver (NM) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Fir Group Area 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pines Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Campground and Amphitheater 0.6 mi · Campground
Silver Overflow Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Upper Fir Group Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Lower Fir Group Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Sleepy Grass Campground 1.6 mi · Campground
Trestle Vista Observation Site - south 1.7 mi · Facility
Wofford Lookout 1.9 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 575-682-7570
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Lower Fir Group Area