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Lower Fir Group Area Campground

Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

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As of September 2026, Lower Fir Group Area Campground is a campground in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico with 1 campsite. Lower Fir Group Area Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lower Fir Group Area Campground is located at 32.9669° N, 105.7189° W.

people allowed on each site: 70

Lower Fir Group Area Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Lower Fir Group Area Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Lower Fir Group Area Campground

Group 1

What an RV fits

35 ft1 site

Amenities

potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Lower Fir Group Area Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the LOWF loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
1	Group	70	35 ft

About Lower Fir Group Area Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Lower Fir Group Area Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Lower Fir Group Area Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Call 575-682-1518 prior to arrival to get the lock combination.

There is no public phone.

Check in after 2pm, check out by noon.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

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.

For more information on the Lincoln National Forest, please visit Home | Lincoln National Forest | Forest Service

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Lower Fir Group Area Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lower Fir Group Area Campground?

Lower Fir Group Area Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 1 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lower Fir Group Area Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lower Fir Group Area Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lower Fir Group Area Campground have?

Lower Fir Group Area Campground has 1 campsites.