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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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February 21, 2023 Stayed at: Site 12, Loop: Valley of Fires
What a beautiful rugged landscape! Good sites, level, nice covered picnic tables, large bathroom, showers, congenial camp host. The walking trail among the lava fields was a highpoint for me. We would recommend this campground to any nature lovers. Be prepared, the wind is phenomenal - whoever named Chicago the Windy City has never been to the Valley of Fires!
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February 16, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
This was a surprise for us. First we came up to the lava field then saw a sign for Valley of Fire. Out of curiosity we decided to check it out not even realizing it was a campground.
Nice paved sites, covered picnic tables and great views.
The shower house was clean with plenty of hot water.
Needless to say, even though we had intended to drive a few more hours before stopping, this was too good to pass up.
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February 16, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
This was a surprise for us. First we came up to the lava field then saw a sign for Valley of Fire. Out of curiosity we decided to check it out not even realizing it was a campground.
Nice paved sites, covered picnic tables and great views.
The shower house was clean with plenty of hot water.
Needless to say, even though we had intended to drive a few more hours before stopping, this was too good to pass up.
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February 14, 2023 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
Interesting nature walk through the lava field. The signs were informative and interesting (although some of them are faded and getting hard to read). Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The park host was quite helpful and friendly. We were enjoying ourselves so much we extended for an extra day.
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February 14, 2023 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
Interesting nature walk through the lava field. The signs were informative and interesting (although some of them are faded and getting hard to read). Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. The park host was quite helpful and friendly. We were enjoying ourselves so much we extended for an extra day.
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February 13, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
This is a lovely place but the bathroom showers were dirty. Lots of hot water though.
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February 13, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
This is a lovely place but the bathroom showers were dirty. Lots of hot water though.
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February 12, 2023 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful site. Very scenic hike nearby through the lava field. Heated restroom/shower building is a nice feature.
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February 12, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
What a lovely campground, and in such a perfect location! There was lots to do in that area. I particularly enjoyed taking a shower and taking the nature walk before I drove out in the morning. I would definitely return,.
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February 12, 2023 Stayed at: Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful site. Very scenic hike nearby through the lava field. Heated restroom/shower building is a nice feature.
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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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