Spend the night close to nature on a Ruidoso camping trip

Camping is not only an awesome vacation for those who love the outdoors, but it's also a great way to keep a Ruidoso vacation affordable.

Discover everything you need to know to plan your Ruidoso camping trip now!

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Plan Your Ruidoso Adventure: Important Lincoln National Forest Wildfire Safety Guidelines
Plan Your Ruidoso Adventure: Important Lincoln National Forest Wildfire Safety Guidelines

The Lincoln National Forest is now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, beginning March 10, 2025, to ensure public safety and protect forest resources from the risk of wildfire. With dry conditions persisting, forest managers urge visitors to familiarize themselves with these new regulations to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

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Wildfire Safety Tips for Camping & Outdoor Recreation in Ruidoso
Wildfire Safety Tips for Camping & Outdoor Recreation in Ruidoso

Protect Ruidoso’s natural beauty by practicing wildfire safety while camping and exploring. Learn essential fire prevention tips before you go, from safe campfire practices to trail precautions. Stay informed, follow local guidelines, and enjoy a safe, responsible outdoor adventure in Ruidoso.

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Where to Find Outdoor Adventure Gear in Ruidoso
Where to Find Outdoor Adventure Gear in Ruidoso

Need to know the best places to stock up on outdoor gear for backcountry outings in Ruidoso? Whether you are planning a camping vacation or you’ve forgotten something important, here's where to find everything you need for an outdoor getaway.

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Grindstone Lake Campground (CLOSED INDEFINITELY)
Grindstone Lake Campground (CLOSED INDEFINITELY)

Grindstone Lake Campground remains CLOSED for the summer 2023 season.

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4 Handy Nature Apps For Your Ruidoso Outdoor Vacation
4 Handy Nature Apps For Your Ruidoso Outdoor Vacation

Download these nature apps before your next Ruidoso outdoor vacation. Whether helping you to identify trees, flowers, birds, bugs, and stars, use these handy nature apps to inspire and inform your time outdoors in Ruidoso.

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Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in Smokey Bear Ranger District
Outdoor Recreation Opportunities in Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Smokey Bear Ranger District in Ruidoso offers many different recreation opportunities for all seasons including picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, camping and more. 

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Ruidoso Camping Tips: What to Know Before You Go
Ruidoso Camping Tips: What to Know Before You Go

Planning a camping trip in Ruidoso? Whether you’re tent camping, car camping, or traveling in an RV, proper preparation ensures a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. Learn essential tips on campsite safety, wildlife awareness, fire regulations, and gear essentials before you head into the mountains. Stay prepared and make the most of your Ruidoso adventure.

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Silver Lake, Eagle Creek and the Mescalero Cabins for Summertime Fun (Seasonal)
Silver Lake, Eagle Creek and the Mescalero Cabins for Summertime Fun (Seasonal)

Break out the tents, hiking boots, and fishing rods because Mescalero Parks and Recreation has officially opened up Silver Lake, Eagle Creek and the Mescalero cabins for summertime fun. 

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IN THE PRESS: Ruidoso Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park Named Among New Mexico's 5 Best Parks for RV Camping
IN THE PRESS: Ruidoso Midtown Mountain Campground and RV Park Named Among New Mexico's 5 Best Parks for RV Camping

With a convenient downtown location, a fitness room, dry sauna, and easy access to hiking trails, it’s no surprise that Midtown Mountain Campground & RV Park made RV Life’s Top 5 list of New Mexico dream RV stays.

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Southfork Campground Reopens After Eight Years
Southfork Campground Reopens After Eight Years

Southfork Campground on the Smokey Bear Ranger District near Ruidoso, NM opened its gates for the first time in eight years on Friday, August 14, 2020. A campsite costs $20 per night, $5 per night for each additional vehicle, and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Most of the fees will be used to further improve the campground.

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Wilderness Camping In Lincoln National Forest
Wilderness Camping In Lincoln National Forest

If you’re willing to forgo the amenities of commercial campgrounds and RV Parks, the freedom to pitch your tent away in the wilderness of our national forests is available. “Dispersed camping,” as it’s called by the Forest Service, is legal camping in undeveloped campsites, often just off of forest access roads.

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Spend the night close to nature on a Ruidoso camping trip
Spend the night close to nature on a Ruidoso camping trip

Camping is not only an awesome vacation for those who love the outdoors, but it's also a great way to keep a Ruidoso vacation affordable. Learn everything you need to know to plan your Ruidoso camping trip now!

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Tips for Camping with Kids
Tips for Camping with Kids

Use these tips to get on your way camping with the entire family and create camping memories now.

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Valley of Fires Recreation Area
Valley of Fires Recreation Area

The Valley of Fires Recreation Area provides access to the Malpaís, an ancient lava flow, on the east edge of the Carrizozo Malpais about 3 miles west of Carrizozo on U.S. Route 380.

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