Adventure
| Location | Carrizozo, New Mexico |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $15–$35/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (278 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 40 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 19 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More New Mexico RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Valley of Fires Recreation Area, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights37 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights20 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night · from $15/night
Valley of Fires Recreation Area is a Recreation.gov campground in Carrizozo. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites and 7 tent sites for rigs up to 40 ft. Listed amenities include showers and a dump station, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site Site 18 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 17 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 17 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| Site 18 rv nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $15 |
| Group Shelter 2 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $35 |
| Site 1 rv nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 14 rv nonelectric | ✓ | R | $15 |
| Site 16 rv nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 19 rv nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 20 tent only nonelectric | R | R | $15 |
| Site 21 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (278 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful area. Our site was close to the entrance of the Valley of Fires trail so many visitors walked right thru our campsite, some going between our camper and hookups! If you stay here stay at a site with higher numbers, away from the trail entrance. ”
“Perfect location, quiet and walks were very nice”
“Quiet, nice sites, good facilities We really enjoyed our stay!”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): First come, first served. The listing marks this stay first come, first served — no online reservations.
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
2909 West Second Street
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Valley of Fires Recreation Area sits directly beside the Malpais lava flow created when Little Black Peak erupted roughly 5,000 years ago; that flow extended about 44 miles into the Tularosa Basin and today measures four to six miles across, up to 160 feet thick and covers roughly 125 square miles one of the youngest lava fields on the continent. The Bureau of Land Management operates the site, located about four miles west of Carrizozo on U.S. Highway 380, and maintains 27 campsites in all: 19 RV sites and 8 tent sites. RV campers will find 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups, water hookups, two accessible RV sites, picnic shelters and tables at each site, pedestal grills, and campfire rings at most sites; tent campers have dedicated tent pads and the same picnic amenities. A centrally located restroom/shower house (showers are included with camping fees; non-campers may use showers for $6) and accessible restrooms, scattered water spigots, trash receptacles, and an on-site dump station (included for campers, or $15 for non-campers) keep logistics simple, while two accessible group shelters are available for rental. The small bookstore/visitor center on site offers maps, interpretive information and a few keepsakes to help plan hikes and wildlife viewing. The park's character comes from the stark lava surface that, from a distance, looks like barren rock but up close supports a surprising desert community: Chihuahuan Desert wildflowers, cactus, juniper/cedar patches and scrub brush, with wildlife ranging from roadrunners, quail, cottontails, mule deer and barbary sheep to bats and a rich bird list that includes great horned and burrowing owls, turkey vultures, hawks, cactus wrens and golden eagles. The 3/4-mile Malpais Nature Trail is paved and accessible, giving an intimate look at the lava texture and associated plants, and the recreation area offers hiking, picnicking, interpretive programs, wildlife viewing and both full-service and primitive camping options for RVs and tents. If you want to explore farther afield, the Carrizozo Land Partnership provides vehicle-pass access to adjacent BLM lands, Fort Stanton National Conservation Area with 93 miles of trails lies about 27 miles to the east, and towns such as Capitan (24 miles), Lincoln (37 miles) and Ruidoso are within easy day-trip range. Because fees, reservation policies and seasonal access can change, check the BLM Valley of Fires page or stop by the visitor center for current rules, campsite availability and any access requirements before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
Picks are 40 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)), about 102 mi straight-line from Valley of Fires Recreation Area. RV rentals in Albuquerque
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Pick up in Albuquerque| Site 22 tent only nonelectric | R | ✓ | $15 |
| Site 23 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 24 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 25 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $15 |
| Site 2 rv electric | R | R | $25 |
| Site 3 rv electric | R | R | $25 |
| Site 4 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 5 rv electric | R | R | $25 |
| Site 6 rv electric | R | ✓ | $25 |
| Site 7 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 8 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 9 rv electric | R | R | $25 |
| Site 10 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 11 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 12 rv electric | R | R | $25 |
| Site 13 rv electric | W | W | $25 |
| Site 15 rv electric | R | ✓ | $25 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
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| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Valley of Fires Recreation Area. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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