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Cedar Creek Recreation Area
Ruidoso, NM
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- Address:Ruidoso, NM
About
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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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Cedar Creek Recreation Area
Perk Canyon Trail
New Mexico
3.0 mi85 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
North Cedar Creek
New Mexico
1.6 mi568 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
North Cedar Creek Trail
New Mexico
3.6 mi1,115 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Upper Cedar Creek
New Mexico
1.1 mi66 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Cut Across
New Mexico
0.4 mi108 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Perk Ridge Trail
New Mexico
5.0 mi1,309 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
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Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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