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731 reviews
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.
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August 12, 2025
It was really hot in August, and the bugs were unbearable. We had to use head nets to avoid going crazy. But then it cools down, the bugs go away, and you are blown away by the beauty. I'd like to go in fall or winter, but that's hard for a teacher to pull off. Great place, and well managed.
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August 12, 2025
It was really hot in August, and the bugs were unbearable. We had to use head nets to avoid going crazy. But then it cools down, the bugs go away, and you are blown away by the beauty. I'd like to go in fall or winter, but that's hard for a teacher to pull off. Great place, and well managed.
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August 7, 2025 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
The campground was quiet and well maintained. There is a great path by which you can explore the lava flow closely. It was really quite a beautiful view.
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August 7, 2025 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
The campground was quiet and well maintained. There is a great path by which you can explore the lava flow closely. It was really quite a beautiful view.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
Each site had a fire pit and a grill and its own trash can. Facility are well kept. Beautiful Volcanic rock and gorgeous views.
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July 15, 2025 Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
Each site had a fire pit and a grill and its own trash can. Facility are well kept. Beautiful Volcanic rock and gorgeous views.
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July 5, 2025 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
We stopped here for overnight on our way north. We had an easy pull through and after set up took advantage of the paved trail amongst the lava flow. A nice walk. Thank you for a great place!
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July 5, 2025 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
We stopped here for overnight on our way north. We had an easy pull through and after set up took advantage of the paved trail amongst the lava flow. A nice walk. Thank you for a great place!
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July 4, 2025
We were camping above Ruidoso, NM and was ran out by the rain storms and flooding. We moved to this campground and was very surprised by the amenities ,water and electric and bathrooms with showers. The camp host were great.
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July 4, 2025
We were camping above Ruidoso, NM and was ran out by the rain storms and flooding. We moved to this campground and was very surprised by the amenities ,water and electric and bathrooms with showers. The camp host were great.
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6158 U.S. Highway 380, Carrizozo, NM 88301 United States
Elevation: 1,597 ft
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.
Last updated: October 25, 2026
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