Can you reserve a site at Upper Fir Group Area?

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

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

Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Fir Group Area.

Are campfires allowed at Upper Fir Group Area?

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

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

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 from the town of Cloudcroft, a quaint tourist village with New Mexico's only standing railroad trestle.

Contact Info

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

The facts

1 bookable site
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 120 people per site
Loops: GPUP

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 Upper Fir Group Area

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	GPUP	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	120	🐾

Getting there

From Alamogordo, take US 82 east 17 miles through Cloudcroft. Turn left onto NM 244 towards Ruidoso and go 1/2 mile. Upper Fir Group Area is on Forest Road 422 at the end of the road.

32.95833, -105.73306 · 32°57'30.0"N 105°43'59.0"W

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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, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Group Standard Non-Electric: 1 to 50 people $123/night 51 to 120 people $283/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 Upper Fir Group Area

Can you reserve a site at Upper Fir Group Area?: Yes, Upper Fir Group Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Upper Fir Group Area have?: 1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper 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 Upper Fir Group Area?: Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Fir Group Area.
Are campfires allowed at Upper Fir Group Area?: Campfires are allowed at Upper Fir Group Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Upper Fir Group Area

Pines Campground 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Apache (NM) 0.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Saddle (NM) 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Fir Group Area 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sleepy Grass 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Deerhead Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Fir Group Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Upper Fir Group Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Trestle Vista Observation Site - south 1 mi · Facility
Sleepy Grass Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Silver Campground and Amphitheater 1.1 mi · Campground
Aspen Group Campground 1.2 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 575-682-7570
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Upper Fir Group Area