Cedar Creek Picnic Area

Area Status: Closed
Cedar Creek General Picnic Area

Located just east of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station on Forest Road 88. This picnic area offers water, accessible bathrooms, picnic tables for the general public. It also offers a reservation-only group area.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Closed due to South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires.
Operational Hours: Day use only 
Reservations: The pavilion at this site is available for use with a reservation.  
Area Amenities:
  • Picnic tables: Yes, trash & grills
  • Parking: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Drinking water: Yes
Fees: $40/event reservation $5/individual day use
Usage: Heavy
Best Season: summer
Busiest Season: summer
Restrictions: Day use only 
Closest Towns: Ruidoso, NM 
Water: Yes
Restroom: Flush Toilet (1)
Passes:
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 picnic area on your right. 


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Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Picnicking: Smokey Bear Ranger District picnic area.
Difficulty Level: Easy

Group Picnicking

Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking: Smokey Bear Ranger District group picnic area.

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Location

 
  Latitude : 
33.35831

  Longitude : 
-105.682109

  Elevation : 
7000