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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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May 15, 2026 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
I was in unit number 3 picked it because it was near a bathroom. At 84 years I use the bathroom often. Unit 4 which is a handicap was right next to me. But the Restroom right across the street from us was closed. Long walk to the main restroom which was very nice ,but if you are handicap almost impossible.this should have been noted when I and others made reservations so we could make other accommodations.
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May 15, 2026 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
Valley of Fires was a really interesting place. The trails were clean and clearly marked. The campsite was clean and in good repair. The camphost was welcoming and helpful. Will go back when traveling through that part of the state again.
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May 14, 2026 Stayed at: Site 20, Loop: Valley of Fires
Loved this park. Very unique. Had a great campsite and the camp host made a point of stopping by to say Hello. I only got to spend one night when passing through, but I wish I could have had a few days. I am so glad I found it and got to see this unique park.
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May 13, 2026 Stayed at: Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires
The park is beautiful, with the unique lava rock, and the views of mountains in the distance. We saw a very nice sunset. The ranger had placed a card on our reserved site to keep it available for us. The tent pads are well-maintained, and are about 12 x 12 ft.
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May 11, 2026
Such a great place. Well kept (campground hosts were wonderful!), great cell service, nice hot showers, very cool nature walk, beautiful spots. I wish I could've stayed there forever!
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May 11, 2026 Stayed at: Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful expansive landscape, friendly staff, reasonably well separated campsites, short but interesting trails, immaculate showers and bathroom facilities, plus a dump station (albeit one on the wrong side of the road). Valley of Fires made a perfect one night stop on the homeward leg of our trip.
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May 10, 2026 Stayed at: Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires
Lovely spot. Tent camped, sites are very nice and widely separated. Experienced strong winds. Will be back.
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May 7, 2026 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
I was in site 5 for 3 nights. The site is sloped. It was difficult to find a spot where I could level my motorhome and plug in because power and water were on the camp side of the site.
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May 6, 2026 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful view from campground of desert, lava flow and surrounding mountains. Nice and well maintained campground.
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May 4, 2026 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
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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 22, 2026
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