CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 575-257-4095
- Coordinates
- 33.3614, -105.6847
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview 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. Recreation Hiking and biking are among the most popular activities here, with options like the T90 fitness Trail which extends 1.3 miles and includes exercise stations. Bilking trails T120 A-D and T121 A& B are also nearby. Also we have an expert-only downhill mountain bike trail, located near the water tower to the east of the Campgrounds. The trail ends at the picnic area. Dogs must be kept on leash at all times while hiking. Dogs are not allowed on the Fitness trail. Facilities The group picnic shelter offers drinking water and accessible vault toilets. Non-sheltered picnic tables are open to the general public. The group campgrounds range from 60 to 100 person capacities and the group picnic shelter fits up to 40 people. Each site comes with accessible picnic shelters, campfire rings, drinking water vault toilets and grills. Picnic Pavilion is for day use only. If you would like to camp overnight please book one of the group campgrounds. Natural Features Cedar Creek is perched along its namesake, Cedar Creek at a 7,000 foot elevation. Lincoln National Forest, located in south-central New Mexico, is most notable as the birthplace of the original Smokey Bear. Nearby Attractions Ruidoso is a delightful town with quaint shops, restaurants and art galleries. If picnickers wish to camp overnight, they can head to Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground.
From the managing agency.
Is CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias) free?
We do not have a fee on record for CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias). Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)?
CEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias) is at 33.3614, -105.6847. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Three Rivers12.1 mi
- Rob Jagger's Campground14.5 mi
- Aspen Group Area (Lincoln National Forest, NM)23.5 mi
- Valley of Fires Recreation Area26.1 mi
- Silver Overflow26.7 mi
- Silver26.7 mi
- Silver (NM)26.7 mi
- Saddle27.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
