Group Campgrounds in New Mexico

Discover the best group campgrounds across New Mexico. Bring the whole crew together in the great outdoors. From family reunions to scout troops, find the perfect group site.

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Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)

Cuba
Santa Fe National Forest

Tucked among towering pines in Santa Fe National Forest, this sanctuary accommodates up to 70 people with purpose-built facilities that turn group gatherings into mountain retreats.

Cloudcroft
Lincoln National Forest

This mountain sanctuary accommodates up to 120 campers beneath towering pines, with a spacious pavilion anchoring your basecamp for reunions, celebrations, or wilderness adventures.

Jacks Creek Group Area

Pecos
Santa Fe National Forest

Two dedicated units each welcome 40 guests with paved access and facilities designed to bring everyone together, from grandparents to grandchildren. Mountain adventures start right from camp, where spacious sites give groups room to gather around crackling fires while hiking trails beckon...

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About Group Campgrounds in New Mexico

Group camping in New Mexico offers an extraordinary blend of high-desert landscapes, mountain forests, and cultural richness that creates unforgettable shared experiences across the Land of Enchantment. From the volcanic peaks of the Jemez Mountains to the alpine meadows of the Sacramento Range, New Mexico's diverse terrain provides spectacular backdrops for family reunions, scout troops, church groups, and friends gathering under some of the darkest night skies in America.

Best Time

Late May through September represents prime group camping season in New Mexico's mountain regions, with July and August offering the most reliable weather and fullest access to high-elevation campgrounds. Spring arrives late in the mountains—many campgrounds above 8,000 feet don't open until Memorial Day weekend due to lingering snow and muddy conditions.

What Makes It Great

Sites for 10-100+ people
Shared pavilions and gathering areas
Group fire rings and cooking facilities
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Black Bear Group Area

Cloudcroft
Lincoln National Forest

This spacious mountain retreat accommodates large gatherings at 9,000 feet, where towering pines shade communal areas and campfire circles bring everyone together under star-filled skies.

Ponderosa
Santa Fe National Forest

Mountain pines shelter everything from individual tent pads to expansive group sites designed for gatherings of all sizes, with triple sites that let extended families claim their own forest neighborhood.

Rio De Las Vacas Campground

Cuba
Santa Fe National Forest

Multiple well-equipped sites with paved pads and full amenities accommodate large parties seeking a mountain retreat among towering ponderosa pines. The spacious layout provides both communal gathering areas around fire rings and private pockets along the creek for groups wanting...

Clear Creek Campground (Nm)

Cuba
Santa Fe National Forest

Large groups thrive here with spacious, well-separated sites that maintain privacy while keeping everyone close enough for shared campfires and meals. The campground accommodates overflow from the dedicated group area next door, letting multiple families or extended gatherings spread out...

Juniper Campground (Nm)

Los Alamos
Bandelier National Monument

Three distinct camping loops provide flexibility for groups to claim adjacent sites, whether booking ahead or arriving spontaneously for weekend gatherings.

Canjilon
Carson National Forest

Twenty-one well-spaced campsites nestle along the highway with room for multiple families to claim neighboring spots while maintaining privacy among the pinyon and juniper.

Mimbres
Gila National Forest

Twenty-four well-spaced sites scattered across this pinon-studded bluff provide enough capacity for multiple families to camp together while maintaining privacy between groups.

Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

Carrizozo
Valley of Fires

Groups gather beneath picnic shelters surrounded by dramatic black lava fields, with spacious sites accommodating both RVs and tents along the ancient Malpais flow.

Three Rivers Campground

Tularosa
Lincoln National Forest

A dozen well-spaced sites with shaded ramadas create comfortable gathering spots for groups exploring ancient petroglyphs and wilderness trails together.

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Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)

Upper Fir Group Area

Jacks Creek Group Area

Black Bear Group Area

Paliza

Rio De Las Vacas Campground

Clear Creek Campground (Nm)

Juniper Campground (Nm)

Echo Campground

Mesa Campground

Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

Three Rivers Campground

Datil Well Recreation Area Campground

Cowles Campground

Apache Creek Campground

Elephant Butte Lake

South Fork Campground

Iron Creek Campground

La Junta Canyon

Dipping Vat Campground

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Plan Your Trips

Popular Activities

Group camping and gatheringsHiking mountain trails and wilderness areasCampfire programs and storytellingWildlife viewing and bird watchingPhotography of landscapes and night skiesFishing in mountain streams and lakes

Tips & Recommendations

1Reserve group campgrounds through Recreation.gov as early as possible—popular sites like Upper Fir Group Area and Clear Creek Group Campground book solid for summer weekends within hours of the reservation window opening six months in advance.
2Designate a group leader to handle the reservation and communicate site-specific rules, as many group campgrounds have strict quiet hours and capacity limits that are actively enforced.
3Bring extra water containers since group sites often have limited spigots for large numbers of people, and consider a water filtration system as backup.
4Pack layers regardless of season—mountain temperatures can swing 40 degrees between afternoon and night, and sudden thunderstorms can drop temperatures quickly.

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