About Slide Group Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (10)
What Guests Are Saying
The Slide Group Area is consistently praised as an excellent camping destination. Reviewers highlight enjoyable experiences and unique finds, such as a unicorn phone. Overall, it is regarded positively by campers.
What Guests Are Saying
The Slide Group Area is consistently praised as an excellent camping destination. Reviewers highlight enjoyable experiences and unique finds, such as a unicorn phone. Overall, it is regarded positively by campers.
Review Summary
Messina H
July 10, 2025
Always a great place to camp. FYI we found a unicorn phone.
Messina H
July 10, 2025
Always a great place to camp. FYI we found a unicorn phone.
Chris B
August 5, 2022
Campground hosts Pat & Vernon make this a very special place. They always keep the area clean and safe.
Chris B
August 5, 2022
Campground hosts Pat & Vernon make this a very special place. They always keep the area clean and safe.
Jan F
May 23, 2022
When we arrived. the campground had not been cleaned, the bathrooms had not been unlocked and the water tank wasn't there.
We made a call and someone came to do all that with in 30 minutes
Jan F
May 23, 2022
When we arrived. the campground had not been cleaned, the bathrooms had not been unlocked and the water tank wasn't there.
We made a call and someone came to do all that with in 30 minutes
William D
September 19, 2021
I never knew camping could be so awesome in a state park! We had my sons 10th Birthday party at Slide Group Site. We had over 45 people show up on Saturday for his party. The weekend was extra special with our family camping with us. Having a full site with no other campers within a couple of miles was priceless. The rim trail is right next to the site and we had no issues with hikers coming into the site. We have reserved this site for a full family reunion next year and we can’t wait!
William D
September 19, 2021
I never knew camping could be so awesome in a state park! We had my sons 10th Birthday party at Slide Group Site. We had over 45 people show up on Saturday for his party. The weekend was extra special with our family camping with us. Having a full site with no other campers within a couple of miles was priceless. The rim trail is right next to the site and we had no issues with hikers coming into the site. We have reserved this site for a full family reunion next year and we can’t wait!
Juan U
January 16, 2020
Great place for the cub scouts!
Juan U
January 16, 2020
Great place for the cub scouts!
Location Slide Group Area
Address:
Po Box 836
Cloudcroft, NM, 88317
United States
Located in southeast New Mexico, Slide Group Area is approximately 20
miles east of Alamogordo. From Alamogordo, take Highway 82 east 16
miles. Just before Cloudcroft, turn right (south) on Highway 130, go
approximatley 2 miles. Turn right (west) on NM 6563, the Sunspot Highway
Go approximately 1/4 miles. Slide Group Area is on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 32.7897 / -105.82
Elevation: 2806 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
- Contact the office for the lock combination before arrival.
- Reserved sites are held until noon the day after arrival; sites must be occupied by that time to avoid forfeiture.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- No public phone is available on-site.
- Visit the Lincoln National Forest website for more information.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may be implemented during hot, dry weather; campfires and charcoal fires may be prohibited.
- Obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.
Cancellation policy
- Refund requests incur a $10 processing fee; non-refundable fees will not be returned.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
