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Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Morning in the Malpais
Interpretive Sign
Kipuka Trailhead
Group Shelter 2
Shower/Restroom

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Valley of Fires recreation area is located immediately adjacent to the Malpais Lava Flow. Approximately 5,000 years ago, Little Black Peak erupted and flowed 44 miles into the Tularosa Basin, filling the basin with molten rock. The resulting lava flow is four to six miles wide, 160 feet thick and covers 125 square miles. The lava flow is considered to be one of the youngest lava flows in the continental United States.    The Bureau of Land Management maintains and manages the Valley of Fires Recreation area, which is located four miles west of Carrizozo, NM, on US Highway 380. Valley of Fires offers both camping and day use. 13 of the campsites have 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups and water hookups, all sites have picnic shelters, tables, trashcans and barbeque grills. Two of the RV sites are accessible, as are the restrooms. Showers are provided in the main restroom/shower house. An RV dump station is also available. Two group shelters are accessible and available for rental. The 3/4-mile Malpais Nature Trail offers a close-up look of the lava surface.

Number of accommodations: 13

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
Group Shelter 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
30 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site 12, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 14, Loop: Valley of Fires
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
Site 20, Loop: Valley of Fires
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires
Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
692 reviews
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69.1%
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Tom M

December 15, 2024

5

Nice place to camp. The showers are a treat after several days of boondocking prior to our visit.

Tom M

December 15, 2024

5

Nice place to camp. The showers are a treat after several days of boondocking prior to our visit.

December 9, 2024 Stayed at: Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

Nice hosts. Good bath facilities.

December 9, 2024 Stayed at: Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

Nice hosts. Good bath facilities.

Ron G

Verified

December 4, 2024 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires

4

Renegade 38FT stayed one night in a pull thru. 50A Nice views or the Valley of Fire area, close to the hiking trail. Late afternoon on a Sunday, congested with RVers looking for a quick overnight stop. Get reservations. Camp host was congenial & took care of us. Cell service AT&T was 20mbs. We camped at Valley of Fires Recreation Area in a Motorhome.

Ron G

Verified

December 4, 2024 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires

4

Renegade 38FT stayed one night in a pull thru. 50A Nice views or the Valley of Fire area, close to the hiking trail. Late afternoon on a Sunday, congested with RVers looking for a quick overnight stop. Get reservations. Camp host was congenial & took care of us. Cell service AT&T was 20mbs. We camped at Valley of Fires Recreation Area in a Motorhome.

Robert B M

Verified

November 25, 2024 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

Great location for tent camping or RVs. Consistently good over the years. Be sure to visit the wonderful Rosey's Pizzeria, the painted donkey collection, Malkerson's Gallery 408, and Photozozo photography gallery (plus many others downtown) in Carrizozo. Just a great place for a long weekend. BTW, the bathrooms at Valley of Fires RV park are always clean but are now looking a bit 'outdated' which is not the fault of the excellent campground hosts.

Robert B M

Verified

November 25, 2024 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

Great location for tent camping or RVs. Consistently good over the years. Be sure to visit the wonderful Rosey's Pizzeria, the painted donkey collection, Malkerson's Gallery 408, and Photozozo photography gallery (plus many others downtown) in Carrizozo. Just a great place for a long weekend. BTW, the bathrooms at Valley of Fires RV park are always clean but are now looking a bit 'outdated' which is not the fault of the excellent campground hosts.

Robert E

Verified

November 24, 2024 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

This is one of our favorite places to stay. Great location and very well maintained. Feels remote but the village of Carrizozo is just 20 minutes away. Views are spectacular and plenty to do in the area.

Robert E

Verified

November 24, 2024 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires

5

This is one of our favorite places to stay. Great location and very well maintained. Feels remote but the village of Carrizozo is just 20 minutes away. Views are spectacular and plenty to do in the area.

Location Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Address:
6158 U.S. Highway 380
Carrizozo, NM, 88301
United States

Highway access

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

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