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Welcome to Rainbow Lake

More Than an RV Park. A Destination.

Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV has been a beloved Ruidoso institution since 1951. What began as a simple fishing and camping destination has grown into one of New Mexico's most cherished mountain retreats — a place where families return summer after summer, friendships are forged around firepits, and the outside world feels just a little bit farther away.

Tucked into the pines of Carrizo Canyon along the banks of Carrizo Creek, the park sits on the edge of Lincoln National Forest, giving guests immediate access to some of the most stunning natural landscape the Southwest has to offer. We have 49 full hookup RV sites shaded by towering Ponderosa Pines and Douglas firs, and 27 fully furnished cabins ranging from cozy efficiency cottages to spacious family retreats. Long term and seasonal stays are welcome too, and many of our extended guests will tell you once you find Rainbow Lake, it's hard to leave.

What makes Rainbow Lake special isn't just the scenery, though there's plenty of that. It's the community. Our onsite staff genuinely care about every guest's experience, the neighbors wave hello, the deer wander through in the evenings, and the pace of life slows down in the best possible way.

We're proud of what Rainbow Lake has been for over 70 years, and even more excited about what it continues to become. Come see it for yourself — we think you'll feel right at home.

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Full Hookup RV Sites

Full Hookup RV Sites

Pull in and plug in — all 76 sites feature 30/50 amp electric, water, sewer, free cable TV, and Wi-Fi under a shady canopy of Ponderosa Pines.

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Long Term RV Sites

Long Term RV Sites

All the comforts of home in a beautiful mountain setting — learn more about our monthly rates and availability.

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Cabins

Cabins

Rustic charm meets modern comfort in our cozy cabins, many overlooking scenic Carrizo Creek in the heart of Lincoln National Forest.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

4.3
Based on 420 reviews
skfoght1
3 weeks ago

Rainbow lake is a great park to bring your family or if you and your spouse need to a quick get away! It is the ONLY park we go to! We love that our kids have so many places to run around and play without having to worry about traffic. Its also a great location close to town and the casino. Brandi is the absolute best, she always goes above and beyond to help accommodate our family and makes us feel so welcome every time! Eric has also done an amazing job on the newly remodeled cabins, cabin 47 is our favorite the flooring looks great!

A Serrano
3 weeks ago

Best place we've stayed at! Amazing location ! Definitely coming back. Thanks to Mrs Brandi! Amazing place and service all the way around!

Nathaniel Sohle
4 weeks ago

Beutiful place comfortable great relaxatiion place great customer service clean facilities 10/10 will definately go back there loved it

James Dalleska
1 month ago

We love this place. It's in the trees and just enough away from the town.

Aide
1 month ago

This is such a beautiful place. Miss Brandy always meets our needs. She makes sure we have a comfortable stay. Very nice person.

Guadalupe Tarango
2 months ago

Rainbow lake cabin & rv is amazing. The rv spots, the cabins, bathrooms and showers are always clean, the grounds are level and accommodating. The staff is and has always been friendly and going above and beyond to help. I have used them for both business and vacation. They are amazing!!!!

Katie Evans
2 months ago

My husband and I called to make reservations last-minute, and Rainbow Lake was very helpful and accommodating! Beautiful grounds (I love the huge rainbow trout in the pond), great location, and very friendly staff. We’ve really enjoyed our stay!

Renee Diaz
2 months ago

Brandi was very helpful when we made our reservations for a spot for our travel trailer. On our way up to Ruidoso we had an issue with our truck and couldn’t come up with the trailer. I called Brandi to let her know of the situation and asked if they had any cabins available. Brandi helped us with that and let us know the cabin would be ready and available when we arrived at whatever time that may be. We arrived around 12:30 AM. Thank you Brandi and Rainbow Lake and Campground for all your help and hospitality. We will definitely be back and pass on the recommendations to stay at Rainbow Lake.❤️

Vanessa Hernandez
2 months ago

My family and I had a great time here! Everything is close by minutes from Grindstone Lake and Ruidoso. Brandi and her husband were great host. Brandi was always quick to answer any questions or concerns I had. We hope to come back soon 🙂

Paul Jungman
2 months ago

Beautiful campground, very friendly campers, great place for a family vacation, downtown Ruidoso right down the hill, Inn of the Mountain Gods right up the hill, Great spot

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