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
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.
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! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Jan 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
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The price is AU$120 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$120
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,009 reviews)
Very pleasant stay

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

2.5 out of 5
2709 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso NM
The price is AU$103 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$103
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff, great location

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown
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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! (408 reviews)
Condo was spotless. View was incredible. They were very helpful and accommodating. Will be back!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 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! (386 reviews)
The girls front desk were very helpful and welcoming. The room very clean and cozy vibe.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 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! (180 reviews)
The condo was great! Wild life and views were amazing. The heat didn’t seem to work in the master bedroom, but other than that it was a great stay.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 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