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Sam Tobias Memorial Group Campground
The Group Campground has capacity for up to 100 people for camping or picnicking. All units are wheelchair accessible and have pavilions, picnic tables, campfire pits, grills, water, vault toilets. 3 sites for 60/80/100 people in meadow setting provide popular group activity destination and trails/forest roads for hiking access into adjoining forest Large group facilities only. The campground previous known as Cedar Creek Campground and was renamed in honor of local firefighter, Sam Tobias, who lost his life in the line of duty the summer of 2000.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | The Sam Tobias Group Campground is available for advance reservations. Visit Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make a reservation. |
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| Reservations: | Visit Recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777 to make a reservation. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $60 per night for 1-60 people. $80 per night for 61-80 people. $100 per night for 81-100 people. |
| Open Season: | - September 15 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Stay limit 14 days - RV's limited to 40' |
| Closest Towns: | Ruidoso, NM |
| Water: | Potable Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (3) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Immediately adjacent to the north of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station is Cedar Creek Rd (Forest road 88). Turn left on this road, follow Forest Road 88 for less than 1 mile and you will see the signs and gates for the campgrounds on your right. This campground is the 2nd set of facilities you will see on your right.Activities
Group Camping
Group camping area located just east of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station in Ruidoso, NM. Available by reservation only.Group Picnicking
Smokey Bear Ranger District group picnic area.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Parking: | Pavilion included |
| Toilets: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Accessible: | |
| Drinking water: |
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