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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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March 26, 2023 Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
The campground was easy to check in to. The camp host greeted us. We did not use the bath house or restrooms so I cannot comment on them. The site was reasonably level. We had no electric or water at the site so I cannot comment on it. The trail through the lava field was interesting. The campground was quiet at night. I would stay there again.
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March 23, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
Even though the weather was not perfect, we enjoyed the location, our site #6, the views, the walkways in the lava fields and the facilities at the campground. We will be back.
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March 23, 2023 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
We arrived on a very windy day which can be common at that site. The sites are pull-through which is nice, but take more leveling than most (this is mentioned on the reservation site). The sites are well spaced and look over the valley. The nature trail is worth taking and is now completely paved (one source said it was paved only part way). There are vault toilets but also a spacious Restroom facility with showers. Overall, it was a good place to stay over night.
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March 23, 2023 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
Even though the weather was not perfect, we enjoyed the location, our site #6, the views, the walkways in the lava fields and the facilities at the campground. We will be back.
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March 23, 2023 Stayed at: Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
We arrived on a very windy day which can be common at that site. The sites are pull-through which is nice, but take more leveling than most (this is mentioned on the reservation site). The sites are well spaced and look over the valley. The nature trail is worth taking and is now completely paved (one source said it was paved only part way). There are vault toilets but also a spacious Restroom facility with showers. Overall, it was a good place to stay over night.
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March 22, 2023
My spot was private, shaded, quiet. What’s not to like immensely. I enjoyed my time. But we did explore the surrounding areas a lot because there’s not a lot to do in this particular recreational area. There is a horseshoe pitch area.
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March 22, 2023
My spot was private, shaded, quiet. What’s not to like immensely. I enjoyed my time. But we did explore the surrounding areas a lot because there’s not a lot to do in this particular recreational area. There is a horseshoe pitch area.
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March 21, 2023 Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful park! In great condition with a lovely views and walking trail over the lava fields. The camp hosts were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Restrooms in great condition. The visitor center was not open (I think due to staffing issues). Would definitely recommend this campground!
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March 21, 2023 Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
Beautiful park! In great condition with a lovely views and walking trail over the lava fields. The camp hosts were welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. Restrooms in great condition. The visitor center was not open (I think due to staffing issues). Would definitely recommend this campground!
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March 13, 2023 Stayed at: Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
Enjoyed staying here and walking along the path. Have been to craters of the moon in Idaho and did not enjoy it near as much as 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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