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Cienega Arroyo Ranch

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15 reviews

· Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico

740 acres hosted by John Paul P.

2 RV/tent sites

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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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100% Recommend19 ratings · 15 reviews

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Jocelyne P.

16 reviews

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· February 2025

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18 ft campervan ·

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We had a wonderful stay at the working Pancheco Triple-U Ranch. We were greeted by cows, calves and a bull - all keeping respectful distances 👍 - and saw the most amazing night sky ever!!! It is a 100% self sufficient site (no amenities) and if you have this opportunity, and a vehicle that can has higher clearance, then you need to try out this site. We had no regrets and would be happy to return for another stay!

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Angel W.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

20 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Location was amazing, very peaceful and nice views, Loved how it was private. GOOD AREA TO CAMP

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Adam B.

4 reviews

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· November 2024

16 ft car ·

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Pretty close to the other site, but no one seemed to be using it the night I stayed. My phone had zero signal, Sprint towers. Was fine, I didn't need it. Had a great fire and they left a bunch of starter/branches around to get one started. Was very thankful for that in a cold night. Would stay here again.

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Marty M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

Loved the atmosphere. Loved that we had the whole place to ourselves. Very secure since it's in a gated area would definitely come back. Beautiful skies and private.

Skylar T.

4 reviews

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· June 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 1 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

It was a simple camp site. Exactly as described. Good view of the stars.

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Patricia V.

5 reviews

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· May 2024

Peaceful and beautiful

Tent ·

Site 2 - Pacheco Triple-U Ranch

I loved it here. It was exactly what I wanted. I had the entire place to myself. It was so quiet and beautiful. There was a couple of fire logs and a fire ring. I sat by the fire and honestly felt like this was the happiest I’ve been in a while. In the evening the sky looks amazing. There are so many stars since it is dark all around this area. I was in my Rav 4 and didn’t have any problems getting in or out.

Location

Ruidoso Downs, Lincoln, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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