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John A
VerifiedMarch 26, 2026 Stayed at: Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
Campground and showeres were clean. Very interesting area.
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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 mi into the Tularosa Basin, filling the basin with molten rock. The resulting lava flow is four to six miles wide, 160 ft 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.
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Group Shelter 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 12, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 14, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 20, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Group Shelter 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 12, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 14, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Site 15, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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Site 2, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 20, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 22, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
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Site 3, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 5, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 6, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Site 9, Loop: Valley of Fires
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
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Reviews
731 reviews
Summary
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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Trevor D
March 24, 2026
Valley of Fires is one of our favorite parks. The variety of campsites, the great management, and the proximity to, not only the lava flow but the interesting town of Carries so and Lincoln County in general make this a great stay
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Trevor D
March 24, 2026
Valley of Fires is one of our favorite parks. The variety of campsites, the great management, and the proximity to, not only the lava flow but the interesting town of Carries so and Lincoln County in general make this a great stay
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Stella C
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 Stayed at: Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
Terrific place!! Beautiful setting! The sunsets were amazing. The campsites were nicely spaced and equipped with shaded picnic tables, bbq and fire pit ( to use when allowed). The higher, less protected campsites can get pretty windy. We were fine in our camper, but would definitely want a lower elevation site for a tent.
Definitely walk the impressive nature trail and visit the bookstore.
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Stella C
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 Stayed at: Site 18, Loop: Valley of Fires
Terrific place!! Beautiful setting! The sunsets were amazing. The campsites were nicely spaced and equipped with shaded picnic tables, bbq and fire pit ( to use when allowed). The higher, less protected campsites can get pretty windy. We were fine in our camper, but would definitely want a lower elevation site for a tent.
Definitely walk the impressive nature trail and visit the bookstore.
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Anne C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
What a pleasant surprise. We spent 1 night here in site 17 (a pulll through, no hookup and listed as an unlevel site). Given the quite adequate size of the site we managed to get our van level in the site with our ramps. Views from our campsite were some of the most incredible we experienced on our southwestern trip. Large paved sites, wide spacing in between. There is a bathhouse which has showers and an accessible boardwalk trail about 1 mi long through the lava beds. Small visitors center on site with limited hours.
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Anne C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 Stayed at: Site 17, Loop: Valley of Fires
What a pleasant surprise. We spent 1 night here in site 17 (a pulll through, no hookup and listed as an unlevel site). Given the quite adequate size of the site we managed to get our van level in the site with our ramps. Views from our campsite were some of the most incredible we experienced on our southwestern trip. Large paved sites, wide spacing in between. There is a bathhouse which has showers and an accessible boardwalk trail about 1 mi long through the lava beds. Small visitors center on site with limited hours.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Location & Directions for Valley of Fires Recreation Area
6158 U.S. Highway 380, Carrizozo, NM 88301 United States
Elevation: 1,597 ft
Getting There
Travel four miles west of the town of Carrizozo on U.S. Highway 380. Valley of Fires recreation area is on the left.
Highway access
Valley of Fires Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. Highway 380, located four miles west of Carrizozo, NM.
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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