5 Nature & Parks in Cloudcroft That You Shouldn't Miss

May 14, 2022 Karren Gelb

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. Osha Trail

Us Hwy 82 Lincoln National Forest, Cloudcroft, NM http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lincoln/recreation/horseriding-camping/recarea/?recid=34384&actid=104
Excellent
55%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

Osha Trail

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.

2. Silver Springs Fishing Pond

449 Nm Hwy 244, Cloudcroft, NM +1 575-682-1148 http://silverspringsrvtrout.com
Excellent
59%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
9%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Silver Springs Fishing Pond

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.

3. Rim Trail

Cloudcroft, NM
Excellent
54%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Rim Trail

4. Ski Cloudcroft

1920 Hwy 82, Cloudcroft, NM 88317 +1 575-682-2333 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ski-Cloudcroft/117907148296071
Excellent
61%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 38 reviews

Ski Cloudcroft

Reviewed By nextstopnoelle

My first time ever skiing and Ski Cloudcroft was the perfect place to start! Took a ski lesson with Dan and he was an absolutely fabulous instructor - encouraging, patient, confident, and clearly loved his job. He made the whole experience so much fun. The rest of the staff was also extremely friendly and accommodating for first-timers and the price was very reasonable. I loved it so much that I am already planning my next ski trip! Many thanks to the entire Ski Cloudcroft team.

5. Nelson Canyon Vista Trail

Highway 6563, Cloudcroft, NM
Excellent
0%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Nelson Canyon Vista Trail

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