Carrizozo Travel Guide

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Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Carrizozo New Mexico Carrizozo is a town in Lincoln County, New Mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for Lincoln County, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. However, with declining relevance of the railroad, the population of the town has gradually declined. The town is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 380.
Valley of Fires lies outside Carrizozo, New Mexico - a vast, cooled lava bed teeming with life as desert plants take root in the smallest cracks in the volcanic tundra
Walk where lava once flowed, endless trail in the valley of fire. #adventure
MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

MCM Elegante Lodge & Suites Ruidoso

3 out of 5
107 Sierra Blanca Dr Ruidoso NM
Stay at this golf hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a golf course and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Nice happy hour and the free breakfast was better than most other hotels I’ve stayed at. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

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Ruidoso Mountain Inn

Ruidoso Mountain Inn

2.5 out of 5
25971 US Highway 70 Ruidoso NM
The price is ₹6,363 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
₹6,363
₹7,657 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Ruidoso Mountain Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

Comfort Inn & Suites Midtown

2.5 out of 5
2709 Sudderth Dr Ruidoso NM
The price is ₹5,722 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
₹5,722
₹6,477 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ruidoso. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Clean rooms and helpful staff, great location

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Crown Point Resort

Crown Point Resort

3 out of 5
220 Crown Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this condo in Ruidoso. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and tennis courts. Popular attractions Pillow's Funtrackers and Wingfield Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (404 reviews)
It was clean a little run down and weird rules about putting everything back the way it was before check in pool was warm but half taped off

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Crown Point Resort
Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

Upper Canyon Inn & Cabins

3 out of 5
215 Main Road Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Grindstone Lake and Wingfield Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (386 reviews)
The girls front desk were very helpful and welcoming. The room very clean and cozy vibe.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Casey's Cabins

Casey's Cabins

3 out of 5
2640 Sudderth Drive Ruidoso NM
Stay at this cabin in Ruidoso. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a gift shop. Popular attractions Wingfield Park and Cree Medows Public Golf Course are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (69 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Valley of Fires Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Valley of Fires Recreation Area

Gallery 408

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gallery 408 during your travels in Carrizozo. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Gallery 408

White Oaks Pottery

Take the family on an outing to White Oaks Pottery during your trip to Carrizozo. Amble around the area's parks or experience its art scene.

White Oaks Pottery