Otero County Travel Guide

New Mexico

A desert landscape with white sand dunes and a single green plant in the foreground.
A stone church with a red roof and a cross on top, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested hillside.
A desert landscape with sand dunes and mountains in the background.
A beach with numerous colorful hot air balloons and people enjoying the sunny day.
A colorful hot air balloon with an American flag, flying over a mountainous landscape with clouds.

Popular cities in Otero County

Alamogordo
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Monuments
Spend some time in this small New Mexico town that is big on thrilling outdoor adventures and space history.

Reasons to visit

  • White Sands National Park
  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
  • Toy Train Depot
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Cloudcroft
Known for Mountains, Family-friendly and Shopping
Experience romantic Cloudcroft: its golf, forests, sports and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Trestle Recreation Area
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Mescalero
Head to sights like Casino Apache and Ski Apache as you discover Mescalero.
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High Rolls Mountain Park
Known for Adventure and Historical
Experience High Rolls Mountain Park: its adventures, history and more!
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Mayhill
Check out Cloudcroft Ski Area—just one of the sights to explore around Mayhill.
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Dell City
Known for Churches, Cathedrals and Mountains
Trip time! Discover the churches, mountains and sunsets in Dell City.
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Stay near popular Otero County attractions

White Sands National Park

9.8/10 (980 reviews)
Hike, cycle, drive or surf across one of the most striking landscapes in the United States, a colossal area covered in sand dunes.
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