Best RV Parks & Resorts near Carrizozo, NM
Mountain Springs Ranch RV Park near Carrizozo provides full hookups year-round with electric, sewer, and water connections for motorhome travelers. The park features gravel pads with space for larger vehicles and picnic tables at each site. "The RV spots are gravel. But it's southern New Mexico. There are Great Horned owls who come out nightly. But it's the New Mexico sunsets and stars that make this such a nice place," according to one visitor. Valley of Fires Recreation Area, located west of Carrizozo, offers electric hookups with level blacktop pads that accommodate big rigs. Mama Bear RV Park in Capitan, approximately 15 miles from Carrizozo, provides full RV sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups plus sanitary dump facilities.
Seasonal considerations affect availability throughout the region. Valley of Fires sites feature covered picnic tables, fire rings, and extraordinary sunset views, but strong winds can create challenges for RVs with high profiles. Cell service varies between parks - Valley of Fires reports excellent Verizon coverage while other areas have limited connectivity. Most RV parks in the area welcome pets but require them to be leashed at all times. A traveler noted that Valley of Fires "has clean bathrooms and showers, as well as clean sites. Each site has a trash can, fire pit, shelter, and picnic table. Large RVs can easily be accommodated in most sites." Dump stations are available at most parks, with Valley of Fires charging $15 for non-registered guests.