Black Bear Group Area
Cloudcroft, New Mexico · 8,606 ft · In Lincoln National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,606 ft (2,623 m)8,606 ft2,623 m
Sites1
Black Bear Group Area lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
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Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Black Bear is perched atop the scenic Sacramento Mountains of south-central New Mexico, near Alamogordo and Cloudcroft. The site is surrounded by the aromatic pine trees and aspen groves of Lincoln National Forest. The group area is conveniently connected to a network of hiking and biking trails. Bring your camera and binoculars for the chance to spot elk, deers, birds, and even black bear.
The black bears are arguably the most celebrated wildlife in the area due to the fact that the original Smokey Bear was found here. While battling a fire in 1950, firefighters rescued a burned bear cub clinging to a scorched tree in Lincoln National Forest. The bear was adopted by the US Forest Service and became the real-life mascot for forest fire prevention.
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Cell service
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Black Bear Group Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny63°44°
- WedSunny59°40°
- ThuSunny56°30°
- FriChance Rain And Snow Showers, 50% chance of rain38°29°
- SatChance Rain Showers, 41% chance of rain45°36°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Cloudcroft share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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