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Cedar Creek Picnic Area
Located just east of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station on Forest Road 88. This picnic area offers water, accessible bathrooms, picnic tables for the general public. It also offers a reservation-only group area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed due to â South Fork and Blue 2 wildfires. |
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| Operational Hours: | Day use only |
| Reservations: | The pavilion at this site is available for use with a reservation. |
| Area Amenities: | Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | $40/event reservation $5/individual day use |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Busiest Season: | summer |
| Restrictions: | Day use only |
| Closest Towns: | Ruidoso, NM |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Flush Toilet (1) |
| Passes: |
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| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:Immediately adjacent to the north of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station is Cedar Creek Rd (Forest road 88). Turn left on this road, follow Forest Road 88 for less than 1 mile and you will see the signs and gates for the picnic area on your right.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking: Smokey Bear Ranger District picnic area.| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Group Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Group Picnicking: Smokey Bear Ranger District group picnic area.Amenities
| Picnic tables: | Yes, trash & grills |
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| Parking: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Drinking water: | Yes |