CampgroundDay Use

Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)

Lincoln National Forest
Near Ruidoso, New Mexico

Facilities

The group picnic shelter offers drinking water and accessible vault toilets. Non-sheltered picnic tables are open to the general public.

The group campgrounds range from 60 to 100 person capacities and the group picnic shelter fits up to 40 people. Each site comes with accessible picnic shelters, campfire rings, drinking water vault toilets and grills.

Picnic Pavilion is for day use only. If you would like to camp overnight please book one of the group campgrounds.

Natural Features

Cedar Creek is perched along its namesake, Cedar Creek at a 7,000 foot elevation. Lincoln National Forest, located in south-central New Mexico, is most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear.

Recreation

Hiking and biking are among the most popular activities here, with options like the T90 fitness Trail which extends 1.3 miles and includes exercise stations. Bilking trails T120 A-D and T121 A& B are also nearby. Also we have an expert-only downhill mountain bike trail, located near the water tower to the east of the Campgrounds. The trail ends at the picnic area. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times while hiking. Dogs are not allowed on the Fitness trail.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Standard Electric
  • Group Shelter Nonelectric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Vault Toilets

Nearby Attractions

Ruidoso is a delightful town with quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries. If picnickers wish to camp overnight, they can head to Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground.

Getting Here

Latitude
33° 21' 41.0000" N
Longitude
105° 41' 4.9999" W
From Ruidoso on Mechem Drive, take Cedar Creek Road west .5 miles. Cedar Creek is the first recreational area located on the right (north).

Need to Know

  • No fuel wood cuttings; bring charcoal and/or wood from home, or collect down and dead wood
  • No smoking except within parking area or vehicles
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Please call (575)257-4095 for current fire restriction information
  • Dogs must be kept on a leash
  • For more information on Lincoln National Forest, click here
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

  • Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am

    • Contact Information

    901 MECHEM DR.
    RUIDOSO, NM 88345

    For campground inquiries, please call: 575-257-4095

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