Lower Fir Group Area

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.

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 Lower Fir 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 · 2.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by US Forest Service.

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• Osha THTrailhead · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Grand View Trail (130)Hike · 1.3 mi long · 7.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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Mountain biking

• Grindstone Mesa LoopBike ride · 3.3 mi long · 23.8 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 · 23.8 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 · 23.8 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 · 23.8 mi from camp

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

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Scenic sights

• Haynes Canyon VistaViewpoint · 3.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Rim Trail (105).

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• Calico PeakPeak · 6,637 ft · 6.4 mi from campShow on map
• Red HillPeak · 6,690 ft · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Bridal Veil FallsViewpoint · 7.8 mi from camp

  A viewpoint near Grand View Trail (130).

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Climbing and snow sports

• Ski CloudcroftSkiing and snowshoeing · 1.3 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.