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  4. Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)

Camping at Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) near Ruidoso

Public campground · Ruidoso · 3 campsites · 3 group

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

The recreation focus here is on trails and group outdoor time. 3-mile T90 Fitness Trail with exercise stations, the T120 A D and T121 A & B biking routes, and an expert-only downhill mountain bike trail near the water tower to the east that finishes at the picnic area.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 18 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets
  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

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Availability on Recreation.gov.

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group standard electric
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group standard electric
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group standard electric
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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Host
  • Parking Area
  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Pets not allowed

Location

901 MECHEM DR.
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Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)?
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 35 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 3 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 4 paved site driveways
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (9 reports), T-Mobile 3 (3 reports), AT&T 3 (3 reports)
Shade
Listing 4 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $125/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 901 MECHEM DR. (map in Location below)
Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Themes from recent written reviews on Recreation.gov. Quotes are verbatim.

Good with kids · 2 reviews

“Site was easy to get to, clean, and fun for kids.”

Mike G · May 2024

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (18 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Highly recommend this site. Site was easy to get to, clean, and fun for kids.”

Mike G 5 · May 2024 · Recreation.gov

“Awsome time with my family, we wanted to perfect blend between tent camping and glamping and this location was it! We had our own personal restrooms, parking lot, entrance, running water, electricity, and shelter! Loved it and so did my family. Definitely coming back!”

Ernest M 5 · Aug 2023 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Midtown Mountain Campground and RV

1.8 mi from Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) (straight-line)
Sites from $64/night
$128 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

Little Creek RV Park

4.8 mi from Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) (straight-line)
Sites from $60/night
$120 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights40 sites open for every night

Along The River RV Park, Campground And Cabins

6.1 mi from Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias) (straight-line)
Sites from $30/night
$60 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Rad Ruidoso Scavenger Hunt Ruidoso area · 2 hr · from $29/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 35 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2017 Jayco Jayflight, Delivery offered
2017 Jayco Jayflight, Delivery offered

Travel trailer · 27 ft · sleeps 4 · 6 mi from campground

$103/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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L@@king for an adventure? Let this clean, 2015 KZ Sportsman take you there!
L@@king for an adventure? Let this clean, 2015 KZ Sportsman take you there!

Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 8 · 95 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2020 Keystone Outback Lite Toy Hauler
2020 Keystone Outback Lite Toy Hauler

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 96 mi from campground

$110/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Rad Ruidoso Scavenger Hunt
Rad Ruidoso Scavenger Hunt

Ruidoso area · 2 hr · from $29/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 15–Sep 14: RV & Tent $125, Tent $40 per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20260%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Feb 20270%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 20270%0%0%
May 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 3 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard electric (group)

3 sites

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15