Location: Cloudcroft
Top Things to do in Cloudcroft
10 Things to do in Cloudcroft That You Shouldn't Miss
Cloudcroft is a village in Otero County, New Mexico, and is within the Lincoln National Forest. The population was 674 at the 2010 census. Despite being located in an otherwise arid region, its extremely high elevation (8,600 feet (2,600 m); one of the highest in the U.S.) allows for a relatively mild summer that makes it a popular tourist attraction in West Texas and New Mexico. It was named by Fodor's in 2002 as the Number 3 "Most Overlooked and Underrated Destination Spot." Tourism remains the primary economic driver of the village.
Restaurants in Cloudcroft
1. Off the Beaten Path
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
2. Cloudcroft Ice Rink
3. The Cabins at Cloudcroft
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Nestled in the tall pines and aspens of Cloudcroft, NM, a four season resort village located in teh Sacramento Mountains in the Lincoln National Forest 90 miles north of El Paso, TX. We offer a rustic cabin experience in a great location. Come Stay with us - we are located 9,000 ft above stress level!
4. Rustic Essentials of Cloudcroft
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Getaway675863
Tanna and Steven are amazing people. Their shop is filled with specialty items you cannot find online or in stores. Guaranteed you will find something for anybody here that will leave an impression.
5. Nichols Ranch and Orchards
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By T_Whit78 - Texas, United States
Took the kids for the their first time to pick apples off the tree. At first they were not to sure, but when we go there and they saw all the different things they could do they got excited. The staff there is very friendly and so are the dogs. We got a hay ride down to the orchards to pick some apple. Just a reminder that if you are looking for honey crisp apples you will need to go early in the season (end of AUG). We picked all kinds from red delicious, gold delicious, fugi, wine crisp (cooking apples instead of granny) and even got some gala. The kids sure did enjoy it cause we came home with 50lbs of apples. HAHA. They have some kind of harvest year round so take a day off from the techno world and send some time doing something fun outside.
6. Sacramento Mountains Museum
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By F6188VIamandaw - Midland, United States
Open only on Friday and Saturday during the winter, as are many attractions in the area. The town of Lincoln also has limited hours as well. Check their website before going!
7. Osha Trail
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By lisajaneye - Arlington, United States
We hiked this yesterday with 2 teenagers and had a great time. Because of the recent snow there were long stretches of icy/muddy trails, but it was passable. Hiking boots are a must for the next few days.
8. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By bhorton417 - Mayhill, United States
Super view of the history of this area. Tells the development of the area at the turn of the century. Interesting for sure. Explains the origin of the village area.
9. Rim Trail
10. Silver Springs Fishing Pond
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Dmarch1969 - Tucson, United States
Had a great day of fishing, took my kids and caught 5 pretty good sized trout in about an hour and a half. Price was very reasonable and the staff was great, very friendly and cleaned the fish for us. I read all the negative reviews but experienced none of that. This is an excellent spot to take your kids. Highly recommend this place and will be returning again soon.
