I went camping here years ago with friends. We weren't smart and got in after dark and had a heck…read moreof a time trying to put tents up. There are some nice hiking areas around here.

We have been coming here for years and never have we ever been treated like we did this past…read moreweekend by the camp hosts. We had called and spoke to the owner to see if we could check in a bit early and be was completely ok with it. When we got there the camp host was extremely rude saying we were there too early being that no one was in our spot and there were so many other empty spots available. we then had our campfire on and eight at 10 she came and advised it was quiet time and the fire needed to be turned off due to "county law" which is complete BS mind you we were not even loud we were just hanging out and there are zero rules staring that fires need to be out at 10. The next night she again came rudely 3 minutes past 10 when we were already putting our fire out stating "REALLY 2 NIGHTS IN A ROW!!" we said we are putting our fire out and she said "well get your clocks fixed to be on time". we pay a lot of money to enjoy our time there. I feel the owner needs to look into this because the campground was not as full as it usually is and they may be running people out with that unnecessary attitude and rudeness.

This lake is beautiful and has some nice trails around it. Really cool to visit here during the…read morewinter when it is frozen solid! If you fallow the trail on the right side you'll come to a really nice small waterfall. Also make sure to look out for the wildlife as there is always something cool to see like today when we saw the bald eagle above. Make sure to hit this beginner level hiking area when you're in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

What a blast walking on this cute little trail! We came mid week so there wasn't as many people as…read moresome say there is on the weekend. Cute kids looking for the doors everywhere. Lots of wildlife out when we were out. We went as far on the trail as we could before it ended, if it was a little longer would be ideal but we lived it none the less!

THIS is THEEEE BEST PARK I've ever been too !! We've been traveling in our RV & New Mexico is our…read more8th state so far and we have done so many parks. This has got to be THEE cutest park ever!! (Yes, I'm shouting ) We stayed near town to hit up White Sands & we loved it there too & wanted a park to eat, take a hike & relax. First off we parked in the wrong section ‍. We parked by the first bridge (Tom's bridge). So first you want to find the main entrance. There you will see a wonderful map of the adorable park & the fairy homes. I'll give you a clue, don't use the map, it's not that great BUT is adorable for pictures! Look on the ground for a white fairy wand & you are close to a fairy house. If you find a T, then look for a Troll home. I saw online ONE cute fairy home & thought I would surprise our teens with one cute fairy home. Boy, was I wrong! There's 10 !! We did 9/10. It starts to get into a residential area & maybe it was us buuuut a little old lady didn't look to please that we were there looking for the 10th one. Sorry Lady! They have great picnic spots, benches to sit everywhere! I'm a big big girl and I walked one way the whole thing than my wonderful husband ran back to get our car for me & the kids. We had packed a picnic & parked by the big picnic area. There's about 2 parking spots. All & all, we had a blast ! Greatest Park Ever !!

We had SO MUCH FUN!! I wish we could have gone my little times! Our 10 year old and I both loved…read moreit. The staff up top were nice and professional. Will definitely go again!

Had an amazing time riding their zipline! It was my first experience and the staff was so kind &…read moremade my experience comfortable & fun! The view over the lake as you zipline is beautiful!!!

Prior to reaching the Valley of Fires Recreation Area near Carrizozo, NM, we sat in traffic for…read moreabout a half hour due to heavy law enforcement presence due to what? I never found out. We stopped only for a moment to view the black lava flow that covered vast amounts of the surrounding area. It's fascinating. There were quite a lot of RV campers at the sites. Here's a quick overview I compiled: + camp host on-site + 20 RV campsites have 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups and water hookups + the above includes 2 RV sites that are accessible + group shelters + picnic shelters + tables + trashcans + BBQ grills + restrooms (also with accessibility) + showers (non-campers may use these for a fee of $6) + RV dump station + leashed dogs allowed + 3/4 mile Malpais Nature Trail "offers a close-up look of the lava surface." + visitor center, bookstore & gift shop available Hopefully someday sooner than later I'll be back to exhaustively explore this remote side of New Mexico. Works Cited https://www.blm.gov/visit/valley-fires-recreation-area

This was a neat experience. Seeing volcanic rock and the nature that has grown up was certainly…read moreinteresting. The walkway provided made it easy to navigate the area, and there were some great views.

I really enjoyed this museum, there's lots of information on Smokeys journey , lots of old…read morememorabilia and some video reading material, my favorite part was the beautiful garden with creek and ponds. Very serene and it was a perfect day! I recommend it , they have a nice gift shop across the street but I would not go there again, the lady cashier was rude.

I came here on a cold winter day. After walking the museum, I took the exit to the park and took…read morethe loop around the garden. Everything was covered with snow, so I recommend you come during the spring time or summer. The winter landscape was not terribly bad though, as I saw the iced pond and the snow on the pine trees (were they pines?). I also walked by the statue of Smokey, and the grave. It was nice to see it, I think Smokey is a good symbol for ecology and may interest people in environmentalism. It is great to get children and adults involved in these topics, and this garden and museum are a great start.

First time skiing and I really enjoyed it! Ski Apache was…read morefun and a nice place to start. It was full but it wasn't crowded. There are classes you can pay for and they'll teach you how to ski but I don't think it's necessary because you could learn in your own. Starts with a beginner area then moves on to bigger slopes etc... I stayed in the beginner area. The view as you go up the mountain is breathtaking in the winter with all the snow ! It's like a 30ish minutes drive to reach the place but it's a beautiful scenery! There is a warning to bring chains for your tires and many did but it's not bad if you go without them just be careful. The food place served food but you can also bring your own and eat on some benches they have there. You can rent your gear there or places near it and bring it. Once there you can go in and go out as many time as you want since once you buy the day pass you just have to zip it in a visible place to be able to go. Didn't do the zip lining but the skiing was fun!

Beautiful setting and wonderful staff! Poncho and Danny were enthusiastic, informative and…read moreknowledgeable! They both helped the nervous people feel calmer and everyone had fun!

After the fire, they really remodeled this place well. Huge gym with large rock wall and leaps of…read morefaith. There is a standard basketball gym as well. Swimming pool, volleyball, putt putt, paintball course, tall zip line and more! Bunk beds aren't bad and food is actually very good for camp! Quite impressed with the whole layout and service by the staff! Kids and families will love coming out here.