Outdoor Adventure - It's what fall in Ruidoso is all about.

Whether you’re an avid adventurer or more focused on simply experiencing the good life, Ruidoso promises something for everyone.

Experience the vast Lincoln National Forest, one of the wildest and most inspiring regions of New Mexico. Watch deer and elk drink from the river. See wild horses. Fish in alpine waters for rainbow trout. After adventuring, savor New Mexican cuisine and craft wine and beer, and a vibrant live music scene in town.

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Choose Your Adventure

There’s plenty of adventure in the Ruidoso outdoors. Go biking, hiking, zip-lining, or horseback riding, or relax with fishing, golfing, paddling, disc golf, and more. Discover outdoor activities and adventures you can experience.

Ruidoso Camping Guide

Camp out in the beautiful Sacramento Mountains and sleep under the stars in the pine-scented air. Choose from rustic forest service sites, remote wilderness camping, or full-service RV resorts with tent sites

Grindstone Lake

A scenic, mountain lake and trails system just minutes from downtown Ruidoso offering hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and swimming in the reservoir.

Family Travel Ruidoso

Find fun things to do on a Ruidoso, NM, family vacation. Plan the perfect family getaway with these kid-friendly trip ideas. 

Vacationing with pets in Ruidoso

Ruidoso offers just the kind of welcome animal lovers are looking for in a pet-friendly destination with hotels and restaurants that welcome four-legged guests and lots of places - trails, parks, and tourist attractions - there are plenty of ways to enjoy a Ruidoso vacation with pets. Learn where, what, and how to enjoy the outdoors with your pets in Ruidoso.

Ruidoso Attractions and Activities

Discover top attractions and things to do in Ruidoso, including entertainment, activities, experiences, live music, and more.

Lincoln County Is Billy the Kid Country

Discover detailed information on the history of Lincoln County, New Mexico. Village of Ruidoso New Mexico, Lincoln County, Billy the Kid, NM 

Shopping in Ruidoso

Take home a Ruidoso carved bear. Find fine artwork and fashion, southwestern jewelry, the latest outdoor sportswear and equipment, and luxury home items— you’ll find clothing, art, souvenirs, and everything in between in Ruidoso shops.

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Ruidoso Lodging Directory

Easily find and book the perfect place to stay in Ruidoso, NM. Search, compare, read reviews, check availability, and book Ruidoso hotels, cabins, vacation rentals, and campsites. Get started today!