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Cienega Arroyo Ranch

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· Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico

740 acres hosted by John Paul P.

2 RV/tent sites

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Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

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On a working ranch, this campsite is located up a secluded arroyo off of the Hondo Valley and Rio Ruidoso in San Patricio, NM. This ranch is nearly 1400 acres total that is available for exploring and wildlife watching. During wildlife watching, it is possible that you could see roadrunners, squirrels, coyotes, rabbits, hawks, deer, elk, lizards, foxes, and many different types of song birds. A road south of the campsite is available for hiking down. Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs are just over a 20 minute drive from this campsite. Historic Lincoln and Fort Stanton are a quick drive from this area as well. The Hurd Gallery can be visited by driving down the highway a couple miles. A fishing spot open to the public on the Rio Ruidoso is available for fishing just a few miles down the highway as well. It has been reported that this arroyo contained a cienega many years ago which was a marshy area fed by a spring, before groundwater wells ran it dry. Most cienegas are now extinct in the southwest. Sheep and Firewood were the main commodities produced off of this ranch before cattle became dominant. NM State Land is 640 of these acres which requires an annual permit for recreational use.

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6 ratings · 4 reviews

Stephanie D.recommends

March 12, 2024

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Starry Night Oasis

The location is perfect for solitude yet not far from the main road so easy to access yet you feel like you're away from it all with views every direction.

Lisa B.recommends

December 22, 2023

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Would definitely stay again. Very private, tucked away. No cell service, so be prepared. Beautiful site

Martin H.recommends

September 12, 2023

Site 2 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

From quebec

Vraiment tranquille comme endroit. Je recommande 5stars

Hunter M.recommends

December 10, 2022

Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Camping in the pasture

Beautiful tent camping site with pretty sunrise views of the arroyo and surrounding hills. Access road requires a vehicle with more clearance than a typical city car but otherwise road is good. Directions are very clear with the coordinates provided by the host.

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Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by John Paul P.Joined in March 2018

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