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
John S
VerifiedNovember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
Your water spigot leaks to much.
John S
VerifiedNovember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
Your water spigot leaks to much.
Janet R
VerifiedNovember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 14, Loop: Valley of Fires
Amazing camp ground! Very clean with restrooms and showers(lit up at night too so easy to find). Stopped by the bookstore…the lady was so helpful and friendly. There are two trails to walk…one is paved with information about the volcanoes and flora/fauna; the other is well maintained gravel encompassing the campground. Would highly recommend!
Janet R
VerifiedNovember 18, 2025 • Stayed at: Site 14, Loop: Valley of Fires
Amazing camp ground! Very clean with restrooms and showers(lit up at night too so easy to find). Stopped by the bookstore…the lady was so helpful and friendly. There are two trails to walk…one is paved with information about the volcanoes and flora/fauna; the other is well maintained gravel encompassing the campground. Would highly recommend!
candace g
November 17, 2025
Had not ventured into this area of new mexico and it was a great find! Tent camping area is the best, showers were cold for several days until it got worked out. Bummed that i plugged my storage block in the bathroom outlet and parked my truck, walked back and within 15 min it was gone! For a traveler this was crucial for my phone. But the hosts were super nice, and made some new friends! Distance to town 4 miles, to Capitan and surrounding areas all made great day trips. The library in Carrizozo is terrific. Being my stay was during govt shutdown, as a NPS Park Ranger it was a welcome reprieve.
candace g
November 17, 2025
Had not ventured into this area of new mexico and it was a great find! Tent camping area is the best, showers were cold for several days until it got worked out. Bummed that i plugged my storage block in the bathroom outlet and parked my truck, walked back and within 15 min it was gone! For a traveler this was crucial for my phone. But the hosts were super nice, and made some new friends! Distance to town 4 miles, to Capitan and surrounding areas all made great day trips. The library in Carrizozo is terrific. Being my stay was during govt shutdown, as a NPS Park Ranger it was a welcome reprieve.
Caren C
November 15, 2025
Perfect place to get away from it all.
Caren C
November 15, 2025
Perfect place to get away from it all.
Barb W
November 3, 2025
The help was wonderful. But i couldnt not add my senior pass to get the half off price. Otherwise all was good.
Barb W
November 3, 2025
The help was wonderful. But i couldnt not add my senior pass to get the half off price. Otherwise all was good.
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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Last updated: June 5, 2026
