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Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)

US Forest Service · New Mexico

Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) in New Mexico. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 199 public campsites we map in New Mexico.

Located on the outskirts of Ruidoso, Cedar Creek provides a wonderful space for groups visiting for the day or staying overnight. With a picnic shelter and three group campsites, the recreation area is ideal for an outing in Lincoln National Forest. A popular pastime is is hiking and mountain biking along the scenic multi-use trails adjacent to the Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground. There are opporunities to see a number of different wildlife, including Mule deer and Elk in the area.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$40/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Phone
575-257-4095
Coordinates
33.36139, -105.68472

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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