Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)

Overview

At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the steep Sacramento Mountains - perfect for an escape from the scorching desert valley below.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $123 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

575-682-7570

Amenities

No amenity details published by the sources yet.

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Grand View Trail (130)Hike · 1.3 mi long · 5.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Osha THTrailhead · 5.6 mi from campShow on map
• Rim Trail (105)Hike · 30.9 mi long · 7.0 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Grindstone Mesa LoopHike · 3.3 mi long · 19.9 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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• Grindstone Connector TrailHike · 1.0 mi long · 19.9 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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Mountain biking

• Grindstone Mesa LoopBike ride · 3.3 mi long · 19.9 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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• Grindstone Connector TrailBike ride · 1.0 mi long · 19.9 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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• Grindstone Ridge TrailBike ride · 3.3 mi long · 20.1 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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• North Grindstone Connector TrailBike ride · 4.9 mi long · 20.1 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route maintained by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.

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Scenic sights

• Domingo PeakPeak · 7,444 ft · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Calico PeakPeak · 6,637 ft · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Bridal Veil FallsViewpoint · 5.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Grand View Trail (130).

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• DRY FALLSViewpoint · 6.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ski CloudcroftSkiing and snowshoeing · 7.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.