Carrizozo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

yellow wildflowers and cactus growing in the ancient volcanic pahohoe lava flows in valley of fires recreation area, near carrizozo, new mexico
Bat Cave at Valley of Fires Recreation Area in New Mexico
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Carrizozo New Mexico Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Valley of Fires lies outside Carrizozo, New Mexico - a vast, cooled lava bed teeming with life as desert plants take root in the smallest cracks in the volcanic tundra
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
Stay at this golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Quick trip and great spot for kids and family.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso
Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
The price is 1.972.237 ₫ per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
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2.363.825 ₫ total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Run down and needed updated

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
2 miles from downtown ruiodiso`and 5 minutes from the casinos. Wonderful shops and restaurants all within a 5 minute drive. 2 gorgeous lakes within a 10 minute drive. Can rent kayaks at one and paddle boats at tbe other.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

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Crown Point Resort
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Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
2 miles from downtown ruiodiso`and 5 minutes from the casinos. Wonderful shops and restaurants all within a 5 minute drive. 2 gorgeous lakes within a 10 minute drive. Can rent kayaks at one and paddle boats at tbe other.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Crown Point Resort
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

3 out of 5
215 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (395 reviews)
The heater was very noisy.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins
High Sierra Condominium

High Sierra Condominium

3 out of 5
504 Excalibur Rd Ruidoso NM
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casino Apache Travel Center and Pillow's ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (189 reviews)
need more clean, poor sink water

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

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Popular places to visit

Valley of Fires Recreation Area, Lava Field in New Mexico

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Valley of Fires Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Traditionelle Tongefaesse vor einer blau weissen Mauer

White Oaks Pottery

Take the family on an outing to White Oaks Pottery during your trip to Carrizozo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

White Oaks Pottery

Gallery 408

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gallery 408 during your travels in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Gallery 408

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