Ruidoso is perfect for road trips and outdoor getaways
Wide. Open. Spaces.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is a picture-perfect remote mountain village.
It’s no surprise that as social distancing made empty expanses of wilderness more compelling than ever, travelers have been heading to less touristy locales. Even with the vaccines, remote mountain villages like Ruidoso remain a perfect vacation choice for 2023. Here’s why.
Ready to cozy up to your own slice of cabin bliss? Here are a few visitor favorites to help get you started.
Vacation with friends or work remotely in a cabin or vacation rental
With their mix of comfy isolation and soothing forest views, Ruidoso cabins are a popular travel option for remote workers and those vacationing with friends.
Ruidoso Parks and Recreation offers Boat Rentals at Grindstone Lake (Seasonal, Summer Only)
The outdoors is all the rage
From a walk in the woods to Al Fresco dining and public green spaces, outdoor life is all the rage. But then again, in Ruidoso, it always has been.
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With your help, we can work together to safeguard nature, tackle litter, and give back to this beautiful village. Here are 7 Ways to Keep Ruidoso Beautiful
Everyone’s gone fishing
From pristine high-mountain lakes and streams to sparkling reservoirs and meandering rivers and a year-round season for most waters, Ruidoso is a favorite for fishing.
Use our Ruidoso Road Trip planner and discover the joy of getting here.
Road trips are more popular than ever
The journey is the destination. Plan your journey, find amazing places, fascinating detours, and discover all the cool stops as you make your way to Ruidoso.
Ruidoso has some of the clearest night skies with almost no light, air, or noise pollution.
View the dark night skies
Little can rival the beauty of the night sky. Ruidoso's high-altitude location and starry nights make it a dazzling dark sky destination and perfect for stargazing.
For help, bring a printed star chart out with you or downloading an app like Sky Safari or Stellarium
