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Our campground is centrally located to many great attractions and tourist towns. See below for more information.
Like No Place Else on Earth
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a museum and planetarium complex in Alamogordo, New Mexico, dedicated to artifacts and displays related to space flight and the space age. The building is 4 stories tall with items outside as well. It includes the International Space Hall of Fame. The Museum of Space History highlights the role that New Mexico has had in the U. S. space program, and is one of eight museums administered by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The museum has been accredited by American Alliance of Museums since 1993. The Museum is also a Smithsonian Affiliate.
3198 State Route 2001
Alamogordo, NM 88310
"Cute", "quaint", and "nice little zoo" are just some of the reviews that visitors from across the US have given Alameda Park Zoo. Founded in 1898, Alameda Park Zoo is the oldest in New Mexico and one of the oldest in the Southwest. It is certified by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is notable for its Species Survival Plan Captive Facility for the Mexican Grey Wolf. The zoo is home to more than 250 species on 12 acres - the perfect size for smaller kids. They also have an education center, gift shop, picnic area and playground.
With exhibits that focus on the history of the Tularosa Basin, the Tularosa Basin Museum of History preserves and promotes the local history of Alamogordo, Tularosa, Ruidoso, La Luz, Cloudcroft and other Sacramento communities. Learn about the early Native Americans who lived in the area, White Sands National Park, the local railroad, La Luz pottery, ranching, scouting and more. View artifacts and stories from the days of early man to Alamogordo's role in the atomic and space ages.
1004 N. White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Inside the century-old depot you'll find hundreds of scale models of train locomotives as well as passenger and freight cars, along with the world's smallest scaled working train. A 1,000-square-foot HO layout depicts 1940s-era Alamogordo. There's a little something for everyone; young, old, history buffs, train enthusiasts, south west adventurers, and souvenir seekers.
1991 White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Set against the dramatic Sacramento Mountains, this park features a historic ranch house, quiet camping in the Chihuahuan Desert, and pools of water under the cottonwood trees of Dog Canyon. Springs flow year-round and ferns cling to the sides of mossy rocks. The water in Dog Canyon has attracted people to the area for millennia.The park's namesake, Oliver Milton Lee (1865-1941) was a colorful figure in New Mexico history. In 1893 he settled at the mouth of Dog Canyon and built an extensive house at his ranch headquarters. At its peak, his holdings reached about one million acres. Oliver Lee explored ways of bringing water to the dry Tularosa Basin and was instrumental in establishing the town of Alamogordo. Lee is also credited for using his influence to attract the railroad to the area.Oliver Lee's home at Dog Canyon Ranch has been completely rebuilt from ruins. It is authentically furnished providing visitors with a glimpse of Lee's life at the ranch. The house is closed for renovations. Please monitor the park events page to find out when tours resume.The State Park is dry and rocky with desert grasses, mesquite, ocotillo, creosote, yucca, and various species of cacti. The elevation offers an incredible view across the Tularosa Basin.
409 Dog Canyon Rd
Alamogordo, NM 88310
A destination for thousands of visitors each year, the village and its surrounding area provides scenic perfect conditions for fishing, golf, camping, hiking, biking, and hunting in the summer months as well as skiing, snowmobiling, and ice skating in the winter. Cloudcroft is also home to many of America's most accomplished artists in many different disciplines. All of which display their work for view and for sale in the village shops.
Ruidoso, New Mexico, an enchanted mountain oasis. First settled by the Mescalero Apache, the area was named Rio Ruidoso by the Spanish, which literally means “Noisy River.” Deeply rooted in Native American culture and influenced by the early Spanish settlers, Ruidoso continues to maintain its rich history, combined with the amenities of a world-class mountain resort.
Three Rivers is remarkable for the number of variety of over 21,000 petroglyphs carved here between 900 and 1400 AD. It is one of the few historic sites in the southwest designated solely for its rock art. The native Mogollon people created images of humans, birds, animals, fish, insects, plants and numerous geometric and abstract designs. Many of the petroglyphs are easily viewed from a trail that winds through the rocks for approximately one mile. Nearby are the ruins of a small pueblo. Hiking, camping and picnics can all be done at Three Rivers Petroglyph Site.
B-30 Country Rd
Tularosa, NM 88352
The Lincoln National Forest spans 1.1 million acres of southeastern New Mexico, encompassing three majestic mountain ranges: Sacramento, Guadalupe, and Capitan. With elevations ranging from 4,000 to 11,500 feet, the forest boasts diverse ecosystems, from Chihuahuan desert to sub-alpine forest. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, camping, and dirt bike riding. The forest is also home to Smokey Bear, the iconic symbol of forest fire prevention, who was found on the Lincoln National Forest in 1950.
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