Best Cabin Camping near Tularosa, NM

Across the Sacramento Mountains, multiple campgrounds offer furnished cabin accommodations as alternatives to tent camping in the Tularosa area. The Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin and RV Park provides cabin rentals with access to nearby hiking trails and common areas in a picturesque mountain setting. Alamogordo White Sands KOA features clean, comfortable cabins with electricity, just minutes from White Sands National Park. Most cabins include basic furnishings such as beds, tables, and chairs, while offering amenities like air conditioning for the hot desert climate. Bathroom and shower facilities are typically centrally located in the campground. A visitor commented, "They think of everything else from utensils, grills, stoves, linens, seasonings... even a deck of cards!"

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park offers fully furnished cabins as well as a yurt with amenities ranging from king-sized beds to kitchen facilities. Boot Hill RV Resort and Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort both accommodate pets in their cabin rentals, making them suitable for travelers with animals. Most cabin facilities remain open year-round, though some mountain locations like Lincoln National Forest Slide Group Campground operate seasonally from May to October. One camper wrote, "Our camping cabin was clean and neat. They had the nicest KOA showerhouse I have seen in my travels."

Many cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries unless explicitly stated otherwise. Cooking facilities vary significantly between properties - some cabins feature small kitchenettes while others provide only outdoor fire pits or grills for meal preparation. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground offers well-maintained cabins with nearby amenities and recreational options. On-site camp stores at locations like Alamogordo White Sands KOA stock essential supplies, though comprehensive grocery shopping requires a trip into nearby towns. Most cabin sites include picnic tables and fire rings for outdoor dining. Visitors should check specific amenity listings when booking as cabin furnishings and features vary considerably between properties.

Best Cabin Sites Near Tularosa, New Mexico (25)

    1. Alamogordo / White Sands KOA

    37 Reviews
    Alamogordo, NM
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (800) 562-3452

    "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."

    "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."

    2. Boot Hill RV Resort

    11 Reviews
    Tularosa, NM
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 439-6224

    "Clean bathrooms and showers. Nice laundry and book exchange."

    "The park is well equipped with your basic needs-- laundry, FHU, gift shop, office, and a nice covered picnic area."

    3. Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin and RV Park

    1 Review
    Cloudcroft, NM
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 265-0640

    $45 / night

    "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."

    4. Lincoln National Forest Slide Group Campground

    1 Review
    Cloudcroft, NM
    18 miles
    +1 (575) 682-2551

    "It features vault toilets if you Ed them, a tent area, a very large covered pavilion for those rainy days, large firepit area, cooking grills & a large parking lot for RVs & kids to play."

    5. Roadrunner Campground

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    Alamogordo, NM
    11 miles
    +1 (575) 437-3003

    6. The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Mayhill, NM
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 687-3715

    "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."

    "The bath house has two large individual restrooms that each have a shower. We took our 8 year old boy and he had such a great time and spotted some deer close to camp."

    7. Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground

    8 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    32 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)."

    8. Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    26 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."

    9. Eagle Creek RV Resort

    4 Reviews
    Ruidoso, NM
    29 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!!"

    10. Twin Spruce RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Ruidoso Downs, NM
    27 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."

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Cabin Reviews near Tularosa, NM

97 Reviews of 25 Tularosa 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 Tularosa

Cabin accommodations near Tularosa, New Mexico offer respite from desert temperatures that can reach over 100°F in summer months. Located at the base of the Sacramento Mountains at approximately 4,500 feet elevation, Tularosa sits in the transition zone between high desert and mountain environments. Winter cabin rentals remain available at most properties, with mountain locations experiencing occasional snow closures from November through February.

What to do

Mountain hiking trails: Access numerous trails directly from Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin and RV Park, where the property features its own hiking path. "Super friendly owners. A beautiful and picturesque location in the Sacramento mountains. On property hiking trail, and an excellent common areas. Fruit trees abound, and picking fruit is allowed in season."

Wildlife watching: Morning and evening hours offer prime viewing opportunities for local wildlife around cabin sites. At Eagle Creek RV Resort, cabin guests regularly encounter native species. "During our stay we had regular visits from a group of about 11 male mule deer! Bring your hummingbird feeders you won't be disappointed!"

Family outdoor recreation: Many cabin rentals provide dedicated outdoor recreation spaces with organized activities. "The park hosts are always extremely friendly and helpful. When they greet you by name upon stepping out of your vehicle... that tells you a lot. My family and I will continue enjoying our getaways to BHRV till we can't no more!"

What campers like

High elevation escape: Cabins in the Cloudcroft area provide relief from summer desert heat with temperatures 15-20°F cooler than Alamogordo. "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."

Winter cabin availability: Unlike seasonal tent camping, most cabin rentals in the Tularosa area remain open year-round. At Twin Spruce RV Park, winter cabin guests find comfortable accommodations. "We stayed here in January and the stay was wonderful. We were greeted by friendly and helpful hosts. Nice office with couches and a book/dvd lending library."

Stream-side locations: Several cabin properties feature water access for fishing or relaxation. "Just returned from a 5 day stay. We got escorted to our spot and they helped guide us in. The staff are very helpful and if you need something, they will be more than happy to accommodate you. There is a small creek that runs along the grounds and nice spots to sit and chill out."

What you should know

Varying internet access: Cell service and WiFi quality differ significantly between cabin locations. At Bonito Hollow RV Park & Campground, connectivity challenges exist. "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."

Train noise at some locations: Several Alamogordo cabin rentals experience railroad noise throughout night hours. "About 20 minutes to white sands, clean bathrooms, well kept. Maintained a lot of space between campsites during pandemic. However there is a train close by that blew the horn very loud all throughout the night. Woke me up at 1am, 3am, and 5:30 am."

Inconsistent management: Some cabin properties report staffing challenges. "We booked our spot online. We arrived and were greeted by someone that said the office was closed and would check us in tomorrow. That was the last time we saw anyone affiliated with the property. 48 hours without one answered phone call or email."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly amenities: Choose cabin sites with specific family facilities. At The Camp @ Cloudcroft RV Park, families find dedicated spaces. "We truly enjoyed our three night stay. The owners and managers were welcoming and friendly. The bath house has two large individual restrooms that each have a shower. We took our 8 year old boy and he had such a great time and spotted some deer close to camp."

Off-grid supply planning: Many cabin rentals require advance preparation for basic supplies. "Wonderful campground within walking distance of town of Mayhill. Level spots, good hookups, friendly hosts, and beautiful setting. Bring all your supplies though- not much in town except for cafe, convenience store and hotel."

Water feature selection: Families with children often prefer cabins near streams or lakes. "Clean showers/restroom. A little crowded Memorial Weekend, but we had a great stay. Camp host friendly. They have a gazebo with a TV and table. My daughters played in the stream that runs along side the camp."

Tips from RVers

Weather considerations: High winds affect campers throughout spring months. At Alamogordo / White Sands KOA, weather patterns create challenges. "BEWARE: March is 'Windy season'. We got caught on the first day of it I think! Big gusty winds at night for us. The drive there can get dangerous and could possibly expect a bumpy night in a camper there!"

Water pressure issues: RVers with cabins or hookups should prepare for variable water systems. "Local to everything in Alamogordo. Propane available, laundry, cabins, hot as hell showers, water pressure is really high at around 155 psi. So definitely bring a regulator."

Pet surface challenges: Cabin camping with pets requires consideration of ground surfaces. "This campground is clean and well maintained. The downside is there is no grass. We travel with our dogs, and the gravel is large, and the dogs struggled to find potty spots."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Tularosa, NM?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Tularosa, NM is Alamogordo / White Sands KOA with a 4.5-star rating from 37 reviews.

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