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Valley Of Fires Recreation Area

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About

Bureau of Land Management

Valley of Fires

Overview

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 miles into the Tularosa Basin, filling the basin with molten rock. The resulting lava flow is four to six miles wide, 160…

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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30 Reviews

Justine H.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2023

Stunning views

This is a great campground for a quick overnight trip or a longer stay as homebase while exploring the area. Nice easy access pull thru sites with amazing views of the sunrise and sunset. Nice short paved nature trail through the lava beds. Park and bathrooms are very clean. Camp host is friendly…

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  • Review photo of Valley Of Fires Recreation Area by Justine H., September 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Valley Of Fires Recreation Area by Justine H., September 30, 2023
  • Review photo of Valley Of Fires Recreation Area by Justine H., September 30, 2023
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Rich J.
Reviewed Mar. 1, 2023

Well Maintained

Large, generally private spots with FHU for RVers. Some tent spots also. Interesting area. Clean bathrooms and showers. Interesting interpretative trail.

Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of Valley Of Fires Recreation Area by Rich J., March 1, 2023
WThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2023

Tired dog

Our beagle is a 11 in April and wife and I are seniors and we walked the nature trails walked 3.5 miles. First walk this year. The lava flows were great to see up close! Camp ground is well kept and facility’s are great. Oh by the way dog got a drink and crashed on the couch when we got back to…

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Location

Valley Of Fires Recreation Area is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Directions

Travel four miles west of the town of Carrizozo on U.S. Highway 380. Valley of Fires recreation area is on the left.

Address

6158 U.S. Highway 380
Carrizozo, NM 88301

Coordinates

33.68475 N
105.91988 W

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