Cloudcroft Travel Information
Situated at an elevation of just over 8600 feet and within the heart
of the Sacramento Mountains and the Lincoln National Forest,
Cloudcroft (pop 700) is an alpine oasis amongst the deserts of
southern New Mexico. Cloudcroft's economy is primarily tourism based,
though the Mescalero Apache Reservation which incorporates 460,000
acres of land to the south of town, also contributes to keeping this
small mountain hamlet afloat. Cloudcroft is a favorite destination for
many outdoor recreationalists, offering good access to the mountains
and forests that surround it which, in turn, are ripe with adventure.
Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, downhill and cross country skiing
and golf are only a few of the activities that Cloudcroft is well
known for. Lodging in Cloudcroft is a bit limited due to the size
of the town, though visitors will be able to find surprisingly
affordable options around town, ranging from bed & breakfasts to
cabins to full service hotels. There isn't much variety in the dining
options available in Cloudcroft, but the establishments that do exist
here offer filling, home-cooked meals that range from cheap to
moderately expensive in price. Cloudcroft is best accessed via a
scenic drive from Alamogordo on US Highway 82 eastbound as it winds
into the Sacramento Mountains. To learn more about Cloudcroft, select
a topic of interest from the left-hand navigation bar.
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