Black Bear Group Area

Overview

Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site is surrounded by the aromatic pine trees and aspen groves of Lincoln National Forest. The group area is conveniently connected to a network of hiking and biking trails.

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 Black Bear Group Area, 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

• Rim Trail (105)Hike · 30.9 mi long · 1.3 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Osha THTrailhead · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Grand View Trail (130)Hike · 1.3 mi long · 6.7 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Scenic sights

• Haynes Canyon VistaViewpoint · 1.4 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Rim Trail (105).

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• Alamo PeakPeak · 9,252 ft · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Red HillPeak · 6,690 ft · 6.2 mi from campShow on map
• Tunnel VistaViewpoint · 7.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Ski CloudcroftSkiing and snowshoeing · 2.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date.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