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What is ... the Elevation of Ruidoso New Mexico ?
Rainbow Lake Resort is 6721 ft (2048.7 m) feet above sea level, the perfect height to relax and have a good time! The highest elevation in Ruidoso, NM is listed at 6,920 ft. Our neighbors in Cloudcroft, a 45 minute drive, go up to 8,668 ft ! Ski Apache, a 40 minute drive, has a base elevation 9600 feet and a top elevation 11400 feet.
Our RV Park is Open for the Summer!
We are one of the few RV Parks in and around Ruidoso, NM open all year long. Cool off from the South Western New Mexico heat by parking in the mild summer weather of Ruidoso, NM
Village of Ruidoso Fire Restrictions
LEVEL II RESTRICTIONS - (as of June 22, 2018)
Our Pond Is Temporarily Closed
Please accept our apologies while we repair our pond. We have to remove the water & our lovely fish collection in order to begin fixing the leak. Stay tuned, we plan to share the progress with our dear visitors as the rebuild happens!
Amenities
RV Amenities
When you park your RV rig with us, you become our guest and thus have the privilege to use
We are also a pet friendly RV Park. No extra costs for pets you bring in your RV. We just ask that they be on a leash at all times and not left unattended outside.
City Water & 30/50 Amps
We have 2 showers available for our RV Guests. Also we provide a coin operated laundry center. Our gift shop does stock basic RV supplies.
Amenities
Cabin Amenities
When you rent a cabin with us, you become our guest and thus have the privilege to use the following
A fully stocked kitchen with with cooking essentials. You just need to bring own your own groceries!
Please contact the manager for pet approvals in our cabins. Also, we ask that they be on a leash at all times and not left unattended outside.
Summer And Holidays In Ruidoso
Rainbow Lake Beauty: Summer in Ruidoso, NM
Here at Rainbow Lake Cabin and RV we are in awe of the summer beauty of Ruidoso, NM. The flowers are
Public Announcement
FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LEVEL II RESTRICTIONS
LEVEL II RESTRICTIONS Effective June 22, 2108 1. No charcoal briquettes or outdoor burning stoves on any public or private property.
Triple Crown Winner Mike Smith Celebration at Ruidoso Downs on July 8
RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (June 17, 2018) — Triple Crown winning jockey and New Mexico native Mike Smith will make
Rainbow Trout Feeding Pond
Rainbow Lake Trout: New Fish Babies in Ruidoso, NM
We are exited to announce the arrival of our own rainbow trout fish babies to Ruidoso, NM. Here let us
Rainbow Lake – The Lake Just Got Bigger
We just expanded Rainbow Lake by 90 Gallons! Back in the 1950’s Rainbow Lake had three ponds, one pond designated
Local Attractions
Ruidoso Attractions & Activities
Welcome to Ruidoso where we have many local attractions and activities!
Two beautiful turquoise colored lakes located minutes away, house many different fish! Grindstone Lake is filled with Rainbow Trout and Bluegills. Lake Mescalero is stocked with nearly 20,000 trout yearly.
The alpine peak of Sierra Blanca soars to over 12,000 feet. The elevation at the Gazebo “The Top” is 11,500 feet. Positioned geographically to have the best skiing weather in North America. Average annual snowfall over 15 feet!. 55 runs and trails – 20% Expert, 60% Intermediate, 20% Beginner. 11 lifts including New Mexico’s only passenger Gondola to the top – the Gazebo.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Mescalero.
Check out our Rainbow Lake Resort
Take a peek inside Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort's premises.
Best RV Park Ruidoso New Mexico
Consider us your best destination for a Ruidoso New Mexico RV camping trip. We are the closest RV Park near the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. We happen to also be near Ruidoso, New Mexico’s Sudderth Drive, the main downtown shopping attractions. While we do not have tent camping sites, we do offer full hook-ups RV and Trailer Sites.
- 49 RV Spaces with full hook ups
- 27 Cabin Rentals, most on the creek
- Wireless Internet - Free
- Gift Shop
- National Forest adjoins us
- 2 Fishing Lakes within a mile
- Trout Feeding Pond
Address
Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort
Address
806 Carrizo Canyon Road
Ruidoso, New Mexico 88355
Phone
Contact Info
Manager: Teeatta Lippert
rainbowlake@windstream.net
manager@rainbowlakecabinandrv.com