New-Mexico Camping Areas
The Upper Fir Group Campground is located in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and meadows. The campground is situated near several nearby points of interest, including the Red River Ski Area, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
The Upper Fir Group Campground is equipped with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground is first-come-first-serve, and there are six campsites available for groups of up to 50 people.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to the Ute and Jicarilla Apache tribes, who used the land for hunting, fishing, and gathering medicinal plants.
The best time of year to visit the Upper Fir Group Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The area is also popular in the fall when the leaves change color and offer a beautiful backdrop for hiking and outdoor activities. Get driving directions.
Upper Fir Group Campground
The Upper Fir Group Campground is located in the Carson National Forest in New Mexico and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and meadows. The campground is situated near several nearby points of interest, including the Red River Ski Area, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.
The Upper Fir Group Campground is equipped with amenities such as picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground is first-come-first-serve, and there are six campsites available for groups of up to 50 people.
An interesting fact about the area is that it was once home to the Ute and Jicarilla Apache tribes, who used the land for hunting, fishing, and gathering medicinal plants.
The best time of year to visit the Upper Fir Group Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The area is also popular in the fall when the leaves change color and offer a beautiful backdrop for hiking and outdoor activities. Get driving directions.
Weather Forecast
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Rio Ruidoso At Hollywood
USGS 08387000 |
12 cfs |
Rio Penasco Near Dunken
USGS 08397600 |
16 cfs |
Rio Ruidoso At Ruidoso
USGS 08386505 |
4 cfs |
Eagle Creek Below South Fork Near Alto
USGS 08387600 |
1 cfs |
Salt Creek Near Tularosa
USGS 08480595 |
0 cfs |
Tularosa Creek Near Bent
USGS 08481500 |
13 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Hoosier Canyon | Numerous | 7,800 ft | |||
Monjeau | 4 | 9,503 ft | |||
South Fork | 60 | 7,590 ft | |||
Skyline | 17 | 9,000 ft | |||
Saddle | 16 | 8,948 ft | |||
Upper Karr Canyon | 15 | 9,351 ft | |||
Westlake | 75 | 7,410 ft | |||
Apache | 24 | 8,889 ft | |||
Eagle Creek Lakes | Numerous | 8,268 ft | |||
Alamo Peak Road | Numerous | 9,224 ft | |||
Oak Grove | 30 | 8,355 ft | |||
Prestridge Hill / Hay Canyon | Numerous | 7,983 ft | |||
Sleepy Grass | 21 | 8,814 ft | |||
Lower Karr Canyon | 6 | 7,838 ft | |||
Silver Overflow | 52 | 9,006 ft | |||
Deerhead | 20 | 8,776 ft | |||
Silver | 29 | 8,997 ft | |||
Pines | 24 | 8,645 ft |