About Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (692)
What Guests Are Saying
Valley of Fires Recreation Area offers a unique and beautiful setting with well-maintained campsites, stunning views of lava flows and mountains, and clean facilities including hot showers. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the park, the helpful camp host, and the informative trails. Some concerns were raised about restroom accessibility and site leveling, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and explore this tranquil location further.
What Guests Are Saying
Valley of Fires Recreation Area offers a unique and beautiful setting with well-maintained campsites, stunning views of lava flows and mountains, and clean facilities including hot showers. Reviewers praised the cleanliness of the park, the helpful camp host, and the informative trails. Some concerns were raised about restroom accessibility and site leveling, but overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return and explore this tranquil location further.
Review Summary
Joshua R
December 3, 2025
I was disappointed at the condition of this facility, particularly the shower house. It didn't appear to have been cleaned in quite a while. It was disgusting to say the least. Additionally, the garbage at our site was overflowing. I wish we could feel more welcomed at these campgrounds. We enjoyed nature and all the park offered while there.
Joshua R
December 3, 2025
I was disappointed at the condition of this facility, particularly the shower house. It didn't appear to have been cleaned in quite a while. It was disgusting to say the least. Additionally, the garbage at our site was overflowing. I wish we could feel more welcomed at these campgrounds. We enjoyed nature and all the park offered while there.
Todd M
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
We stayed in Site 6, It was a great location close to visitor center and bathhouse. The RV spot is a nice wide pull thru with lots of room, but beware in this site you need to raise the one side 4 inches to be level, also you need to raise the end almost a foot! We had no issues because I had lots of blocks with me but be prepared! The walking trail was very nice, paved and had signs explaining everything you were looking at. I also had printed the brochure from the website so it was a pleasant .75 mile walk.
I recommend you check this place out!
Todd M
VerifiedNovember 30, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
We stayed in Site 6, It was a great location close to visitor center and bathhouse. The RV spot is a nice wide pull thru with lots of room, but beware in this site you need to raise the one side 4 inches to be level, also you need to raise the end almost a foot! We had no issues because I had lots of blocks with me but be prepared! The walking trail was very nice, paved and had signs explaining everything you were looking at. I also had printed the brochure from the website so it was a pleasant .75 mile walk.
I recommend you check this place out!
Mark M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
Valley of fires has a very nice campground with lots of space
Mark M
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
Valley of fires has a very nice campground with lots of space
Debra C
November 25, 2025
I pulled in here on day two of a 2 Week Long Rd. trip right as the sun was setting. It was so beautiful!! I wanted to go explore, but knew I needed to rest up. The restroom was nice and tidy, and I was able to get a spot close to it with no rsvp which was very nice as a solo traveler who was car camping (in electric car so AC and fridge and such). The next morning I woke up and again it was gorgeous and did a leisurely walk on the main trail before heading out. I didn’t stay long to explore as was so early in my trip and had a few hard times I had to hit, but I was really glad that I stopped here and it set the stage for the rest of the trip with that beauty and calm. This place actually gave me confidence about my trip even as simple as having a payroll to get me started on doing these future solo hikes that I encountered later. I was really grateful for the stop and the easy going vibe at the place!
Debra C
November 25, 2025
I pulled in here on day two of a 2 Week Long Rd. trip right as the sun was setting. It was so beautiful!! I wanted to go explore, but knew I needed to rest up. The restroom was nice and tidy, and I was able to get a spot close to it with no rsvp which was very nice as a solo traveler who was car camping (in electric car so AC and fridge and such). The next morning I woke up and again it was gorgeous and did a leisurely walk on the main trail before heading out. I didn’t stay long to explore as was so early in my trip and had a few hard times I had to hit, but I was really glad that I stopped here and it set the stage for the rest of the trip with that beauty and calm. This place actually gave me confidence about my trip even as simple as having a payroll to get me started on doing these future solo hikes that I encountered later. I was really grateful for the stop and the easy going vibe at the place!
Adam B
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
Nice campsites, away from metro area. Very close to boardwalk trail through lava field.
Adam B
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
Nice campsites, away from metro area. Very close to boardwalk trail through lava field.
Location Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Address:
6158 U.S. Highway 380
Carrizozo, NM, 88301
United States
Travel four miles west of the town of Carrizozo on U.S. Highway 380. Valley of Fires recreation area is on the left.
Valley of Fires Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. Highway 380, located four miles west of Carrizozo, NM.
Latitude & Longitude: 33.6848 / -105.92
Elevation: 1597 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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