Carrizozo, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Carrizozo
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Tularosa, New Mexico
Visit the Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
0.5 miThe site is North of Tularosa, NM and is easily accessible. There is good parking and the trail is not very difficult to walk. There are many petroglyphs to be admired. There are good views of the Tularosa basin and the Sacramento mountains. It is best not to go in the summer as it is very hot an...Read more -
Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Explore Fort Stanton Historic Site
Get started at the visitor center to get the lay of the land. Then, take your time visiting all the historic buildings that are open to the public. This is a great family stop on a road trip as well as a good place to escape the heat during the summer.Read more -
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Hike Perk Canyon
4.7 mi / 1000 ft gainStarting out at 7,200 feet you walk through 2 miles of relatively flat, beautiful forests and streams - at mile 2 you begin the ascent to the trail ridge with about an 800 foot elevation climb. Once you reach the top of the trail, you are surrounded by gorgeous panoramic views of both Sierra Blan...Read more -
728 Billy the Kid Trail, New Mexico
Explore Lincoln State Monument
Went to Lincoln State Monument on Lincoln day. Lots of activities with reanactments and all historic buildings open. Interesting museum and older buildings. Lots of history about Billy the Kid. The drive from Ruidoso to Lincoln is also very scenic. There are places here where you can eat lunch.Read more -
Salado Canyon Trail, New Mexico
Hike the Salado Canyon Trail
3.4 mi / 307 ft gainFairly easy trail on an old railroad bed. The trail is not steep and has nice scenery. The waterfall is sall but scenic, it is nice to see soe running water in the desert.Read more -
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Osha Loop Trail
5.02.51 mi / 331 ft gainPleasant hike located in the higher elevations of the Sacramento Mountains. Fairly easy hike through forests and meadows. Very good views of the mountains, Whitesands National Monument, and Cloudcroft. Abundant wildflowers in the summer. Good opportunity to connect to other trails in the area. Mu...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Carrizozo
Ruidoso, New Mexico
Cedar Creek (Sam Tobias)
Overview
Located on the outskirts of Ruidoso, Cedar Creek provides a wonderful space for groups visiting for the day or staying overnight...
Bent, New Mexico
Aspen Group Area
Overview
At an elevation of almost 9,000 ft., campers at the Aspen Group Area can expect cool, crisp, mountain breezes coming off the ste...
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Lower Fir Group Area
Overview
Lower Fir Group Area is a high-energy and highly popular group campground in the Sacramento Mountain area. The site is set away...
Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Upper Fir Group Area
Overview
Upper Fir Group Area is one of the most popular campsites in the Sacramento Mountain area. Unique to its neighboring campground...