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Upper Fir Group Area Campground

Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico

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

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Upper Fir Group Area Campground is located at 32.9583° N, 105.7331° W.

people allowed on each site: 120

Upper Fir Group Area Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Upper Fir Group Area Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Upper 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, photography, horse riding.

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

Every site is in the GPUP loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
1	Group	120	35 ft

About Upper Fir Group Area Campground

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.

Rules and notices at Upper Fir Group Area Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Upper 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.

Upper Fir Group Area is at an elevation of 9,000ft, please exercise caution when traveling from lower elevation.

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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Upper Fir Group Area Campground FAQ

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

Upper 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 Upper Fir Group Area Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Upper 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 Upper Fir Group Area Campground have?

Upper Fir Group Area Campground has 1 campsites.