Getting Started with Cloudcroft

The charm of Cloudcroft lies in its lack of pretension

The charm of Cloudcroft lies in its lack of pretension. At 9,000 feet, there is no red light in Cloudcroft.  One gas station. A golf course.  A few blocks of shops. The main road, James Canyon Highway 82, dissects the village, while the verdant Lincoln National Forest hugs the small, loose-knit community of cabins that dot the heavily wooded forest. A Texas-inspired BBQ joint is the most popular tourist attraction. 

Where to Eat

Where to Stay

Where to Visit

Where to Play

Where to Shop

• Population: 777 (2021)

• Area code: 575

• Time zone: Mountain Time Zone (MT)

• Elevation: 8,676 feet

• Climate: Cool summers, cold winters

• Distance from El Paso, TX: 90 miles

• Distance from Albuquerque, NM: 220 miles

• Distance from Phoenix, AZ: 380 miles