Best Cabin Camping near Ruidoso Downs, NM

Several campgrounds near Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico provide furnished cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Slow Play RV Park (formerly Circle B RV Park) offers cabin accommodations with clean facilities and peaceful surroundings. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground features cabins situated along the Rio Bonito, providing a scenic setting with water views. Most cabins include electricity, heating and air conditioning systems, and basic furniture. Private cabins like Casa Mistica and Ashley's Tree House offer more secluded experiences with dedicated amenities. According to one visitor at Bonito Hollow, "The hosts were extremely helpful and the park is kept pretty clean. The AC kept the trailer cool enough, as it was nearly 90 degrees outside."

Rustic and deluxe cabin options are available throughout the region, with sizes ranging from small one-room structures to multi-room family accommodations. Eagle Creek RV Resort and Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort both offer pet-friendly cabins with varying levels of amenities. Twin Spruce RV Park provides year-round cabin availability, making it suitable for all-season visits. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months and holiday weekends when occupancy rates increase. Many properties maintain strict pet policies, with some allowing pets for an additional fee while others prohibit them entirely. One guest at Slow Play RV Park noted, "The staff is super helpful and friendly. They drove around the park just checking on everything. Bathrooms and showers were impressively clean."

Most cabin rentals provide beds with mattresses but require guests to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from basic microwaves and mini-refrigerators to fully equipped kitchens with stoves and cookware. Stone Mountain RV Resort and Along The River RV Park & Campground offer cabins with outdoor fire pits and picnic tables for cooking and dining. Basic supplies can be purchased at on-site stores at several locations, including Slow Play RV Park, which maintains "a store with can drinks, toiletries, shirts, caps, a few over-the-counter medicines, and some misc RV things." For more extensive grocery needs, Ruidoso Downs has several markets within a short driving distance of most cabin locations.

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Best Cabin Sites Near Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico (24)

    1. Slow Play RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 378-4990

    "Now called "Slow Play RV Park", under new ownership. Lots of spaces, with 30 & 50 amp hook up. Very nice property, with good paved roads throughout. Bathrooms and showers were impressively clean."

    "I didn’t use the laundry or showers. We used to to access white sands, Carlsbad and Roswell. Ruidoso is an amazing city that we fell in love with."

    2. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4325

    $40 - $54 / night

    "Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went."

    "I was looking to get away from the heat in Albuquerque and maybe even do a little fishing. I picked a site next to the upper river (Rio Bonito)."

    3. Eagle Creek RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-1131

    $40 - $45 / night

    "It’s a little of the beaten path and the spots are no more than open areas.. it gets busy during the holiday times. But it’s just a few minutes to the lakes."

    "The spaces are a nice size. Lots of deer to watch. The office has cute things to buy!!"

    4. Twin Spruce RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-4310

    "Nice office and with couches and a book/dvd lending library. There is a pool in the summer and an area for breakfast. Our stay in January was wonderful. You can also refill your propane on site."

    "We have stayed here many time, the owners are great and the rv park is great."

    5. Along The River RV Park & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 336-4444

    "Spacious sites, firebox available, tables at the sites, deer, wild horses come to visit. Firewood available per bundle."

    "Best rv campsite in the area clean and spacious sites , access to the River, firewood for sale and friendly owners. We have camped here the last 3 years and we love this place."

    6. Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 630-2267

    "This park has some elements that were fantastic which countered the drawbacks. The hosts were extremely helpful and the park is adjacent to Lincoln National park."

    "We fished about 1&1/2 miles away at Grindstone Lake. Was just what me and my Family needed. The manager passed by day and night making sure everyone was taken care of."

    7. Eagle Creek Mescalero Cabins

    1 Review
    Ruidoso, NM
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 257-3085

    "We tent camped at Eagle Lake aka Eagle Creek campground on the Mescalero Apache Reservation over Memorial Day weekend 2022."

    8. Stone Mountain RV Resort

    1 Review
    Nogal, NM
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 354-0698

    "Outdoor fire pit and gas grill available. 30 or 50 amp ($10 more for 50). FHU. Friendly staff. Did not use the facilities but grounds were very clean."

    9. Casa Mistica

    1 Review
    Nogal, NM
    15 miles
    Website

    $285 - $350 / night

    "Enjoy this nice and quiet getaway surrounded by a beautiful desert oasis. I love the upgrades inside the home, and that fireplace is GORGEOUS!!"

    10. Ashley's Tree House

    1 Review
    Nogal, NM
    15 miles
    Website

    $195 - $245 / night

    "Book it today and leave them some love!!"

Show More
Showing results 1-10 of 24 campgrounds

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win


Cabin Reviews near Ruidoso Downs, NM

96 Reviews of 24 Ruidoso Downs Campgrounds


  • Timothy C.
    May. 27, 2023

    Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin and RV Park

    Perfect little gem

    Super friendly owners. A beautiful and picturesque location in the Sacramento mountains. Easy in and out just a few miles from the village of Cloudcroft in the heart of the Lincoln National Forest. On property hiking trail, and an excellent common areas. Fruit trees abound, and picking fruit is allowed in season. They also have a cabin with multiple rental rooms. Full RV hookups and wifi at very reasonable rates. It is close to the road, but traffic is minimal at night. They are open year round!

  • S
    May. 27, 2019

    The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    They think of everything!

    We love Royce and the Camp @ Cloudcroft. We started out coming here NYE. We stayed in the teardrop camper — so cold outside but the teardrop was warm and cozy. Since then we’ve been back several times! They have new beautifully renovated shower houses. They have a Yurt with all you could ever think of as well as a pop up trailer (amazing king size bed). When you rent these, you basically can come with clothes and food. They think of everything else from utensils, grills, stoves, linens, seasonings ... even a deck of cards! There’s WiFi throughout the campground. They also have RV spaces and tent areas. Super super nice staff (Sissy and her pup Mickey). Can’t recommend this place enough and we can’t wait to get back to our home away from home!!

  • P
    Jul. 6, 2018

    Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    The friendliest staff

    City camping close to restaurants and stores. Only about 10 minuets from White Sands State Park. Partly shaded gravel sites with water, electric, fire ring, picnic table. Campsites are very close to pool, playground, and restroom/showers. Very clean with a well stocked store and friendly staff. The staff gave us great tips for local venues, loaned us sleds for White Sands and rewarded my boys with popsicles for their good manners.

  • S
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    Perfect in every way

    This campground has it all. Beautiful surroundings, not far from downtown shopping in Ruidoso, most helpful hosts on site. My husband was not in the best of health when we went. The hosts helped him set up, with them doing the majority of the work, in the rain. The campground is pet friendly, has an enclosed run where you can take them off the leash for a bit, also has several locations with poop bags available. This seems to be a super secure location as hosts are on duty 24/7. No one comes into the campground without stopping at the office and checking in, anyone failing to do this, will be followed in and information gathered or asked to leave. Sites, once vacated are gone over with a fine tooth comb to make sure Nothing is left behind, the fire pits are cleaned, and everything is in order for the next camper. There are horseshoe pits and sand volleyball available for entertainment. Showers and laundry facilities are available and kept super clean. Rio Bonito flows along the side of the campground

  • Jennie R.
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    Alamogordo/White Sands KOA

    My children and I stayed only one night at the Alamogordo/White Sands KOA, but it was a great place to stop and play! The kids enjoyed the pool and game room, our camping cabin was clean and neat. They had the nicest KOA showerhouse I have seen in my travels. They were having an ice cream social as we arrived which was a bonus after a long hot day of adventure. This was a great base for exploring the area, including White Sands National Monument and the White Sands Missle Range Museum/Missle Park.

    Prepare for the heat! There is not much shade on these adventures. My one complaint about this KOA is it needed more shade around the pool.

  • Megan S.
    May. 15, 2017

    Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    Great Campground

    The plot was a nice sized area with electric plug ins available at the campsite and your own fire pit and picnic table. Would camp here again.

  • J
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    Nice park, friendly hosts

    I was looking to get away from the heat in Albuquerque and maybe even do a little fishing. I picked a site next to the upper river (Rio Bonito). The water was clear and moving, but no sign of any fish. The river is more of a creek (expected for New Mexico), but still pretty. It was barely visible from my camp, but just a short hike away. No ATT or Verizon cell service at my site, but I did find a weak signal up near the office. The wifi was a struggle. It was barely adequate the first day, but absolutely miserable the second day. I could easily connect to their router, but constantly got an error of “no internet service” and had to log off and on several times. I had limited shade at my site, but thankfully the AC kept the trailer cool enough, as it was nearly 90 degrees outside. The hosts were very nice and the park is kept pretty clean. No tents allowed, though.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    Desert Oasis Fun For All Ages

    In direct contrast to the White Sands backcountry camping which offers absolutely zero thrills and access to luxuries, the White Sand KOA is a great place to stay for those wanting some of the comforts of home. Located about 10 minutes from White Sands this campground is in a great location for a run to the store, a meal at one of the great local restaurants or a trip to some of the other area attractions.

    While visiting here I noticed there were plenty of options for RV campers, something lacking at the White Sands itself. But RV camping is not all created equal, and this one by far surpasses other area options. Sites were latge enough even for the largest of rigs but also offered smaller sites for someone traveling a bit lighter like myself.

    Tent row seemed to be a very popular options and while the sites here were a bit closer together there was still plenty of room to move around.

    The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming. The restrooms were private and very well throught creating a feeling of being at home while on the road. There was even a small store located on property with goodies and merchandise to commemorate your trip to the area.

    This place really has the family in mind with a pool, playground and game room which will leave a smile on the faces of even the smallest guests.

    Tips:

    • Go check out the New Mexico Space Museum where you can find the first primate launched into space's memorial, some awesome space rockets and tons of information that will leave your head in space.
    • Take a trip out to the White Sands only a short 10 minute drive from camp and spend the day sledding down the cool white dunes.
  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 17, 2023

    Zia Geo Dome

    Unique stay with a view!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. I just love this unique property. Cozy up and catch "a spectacular view of Carrizo Peek from their elevated platform patio deck!" This is the perfect place for your next romantic getaway! Book it now and come back here to leave a review. Don't forget to take some pictures!


Guide to Ruidoso Downs

Cabin camping near Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, making it an ideal getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Explore the Scenic Lincoln National Forest

Enjoy Local Attractions and Activities

  • Visit the nearby Ski Apache for thrilling winter sports and breathtaking mountain views while staying at Twin Spruce RV Park.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground to local rivers and lakes, ideal for a relaxing day on the water.
  • Experience the charm of Ruidoso by staying at Slow Play RV Park, where you can explore local shops and dining options.

Cabin Comforts and Amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Ruidoso Downs, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Ruidoso Downs, NM is Slow Play RV Park with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.

What is the best site to find cabin camping near Ruidoso Downs, NM?

TheDyrt.com has all 24 cabin camping locations near Ruidoso Downs, NM, with real photos and reviews from campers.