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JOSHUA T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRP3
Beautiful area, lots of room for kids to run around and easy parking. Well kept, lots of room for a large group.
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About Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
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.
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001, Loop: GRP1
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36 reviews
Summary
Cedar Creek is highly recommended for its easy accessibility and cleanliness. The site offers a fun experience for kids, making it an enjoyable destination for families. Overall, it provides a positive atmosphere for visitors.
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JOSHUA T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRP3
Beautiful area, lots of room for kids to run around and easy parking. Well kept, lots of room for a large group.
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Eddie S
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRP3
Will return and stay again. Ruidoso is great
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Eddie S
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: GRP3
Will return and stay again. Ruidoso is great
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Ellen H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: GRP1
We love staying at camp 1 EXCEPT there are trails that actually lead right up to the pavilion - we have been having a meal and a bike will come within one foot of us, same experience has happened with hikers. Would like to see the forest service somehow erase these footpaths, which have not been created by the forest service but because of the heavy foot and bike traffic look as if they are actual hiking trails.
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Ellen H
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: GRP1
We love staying at camp 1 EXCEPT there are trails that actually lead right up to the pavilion - we have been having a meal and a bike will come within one foot of us, same experience has happened with hikers. Would like to see the forest service somehow erase these footpaths, which have not been created by the forest service but because of the heavy foot and bike traffic look as if they are actual hiking trails.
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Location & Directions for Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
901 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345 United States
Elevation: 2,134 ft
Getting There
From Ruidoso on Mechem Drive, take Cedar Creek Road west .5 mi.
Cedar Creek is the first recreational area located on the right (north).
Highway access
Cedar Creek is accessible via Cedar Creek Road, which connects to NM-48 approximately 5 miles to the east. NM-48 provides access to Ruidoso and other nearby regions.
Near White Sands National Park
The closest entrance is: White Sands National Park Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 59.9 mi · over 1 hr (103 min)
Policies & Rules
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.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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