About Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 13
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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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.
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
Donna c
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
We like this park and visit at least once per year. My one complaint is that no show reservations are not park cancelled after the first day so sites can go unused. The park is getting more popular and it would also be nice to be able to cancel same day before noon. This would be really useful for the first come first served folks. Each day there were at least a few that had to leave due to no space and could have been used if someone had cancelled even if just a day.
Donna c
VerifiedMarch 21, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
We like this park and visit at least once per year. My one complaint is that no show reservations are not park cancelled after the first day so sites can go unused. The park is getting more popular and it would also be nice to be able to cancel same day before noon. This would be really useful for the first come first served folks. Each day there were at least a few that had to leave due to no space and could have been used if someone had cancelled even if just a day.
Paula F
March 19, 2026
The Valley of Fires is wild beauty. It is off the beaten track for a reason. It requires the hiker to be closely observant of rocks plants and birds. It is a quiet place for reflection.
Paula F
March 19, 2026
The Valley of Fires is wild beauty. It is off the beaten track for a reason. It requires the hiker to be closely observant of rocks plants and birds. It is a quiet place for reflection.
Kathleen C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
Only spent two nights but they were quiet, peaceful and oh the stars. Great place for a short stay.
Kathleen C
VerifiedMarch 15, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
Only spent two nights but they were quiet, peaceful and oh the stars. Great place for a short stay.
James M
March 13, 2026
Wonderful view sunset and sunrise from our spot#13 power and water with a dump station included in camping fee of 25$ definitely coming back
James M
March 13, 2026
Wonderful view sunset and sunrise from our spot#13 power and water with a dump station included in camping fee of 25$ definitely coming back
Vic W
March 10, 2026
Valley of Fires was such a beautiful spot. I was able to get a tent campsite sheltered from the wind. The tent pad was just big enough to fit my tent at an angle as it is designed more for square tents. I also very much enjoyed the hike around the lava flow and campground. I look forward to returning.
Vic W
March 10, 2026
Valley of Fires was such a beautiful spot. I was able to get a tent campsite sheltered from the wind. The tent pad was just big enough to fit my tent at an angle as it is designed more for square tents. I also very much enjoyed the hike around the lava flow and campground. I look forward to returning.
Location Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Address:
6158 U.S. Highway 380
Carrizozo, NM, 88301
United States
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.
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
