Photo thanks to Arrowhead Motel & RV Park
Arrowhead Motel & RV Park
A retro motor-court motel on US-70, open since 1954, with about 15 full-hookup RV spaces beside the rooms, DirecTV, Wi-Fi and a guest laundry, a few minutes from Midtown and the race track. There’s no bathhouse for RV guests.
Ruidoso, New Mexico · On US-70 near the Sudderth Dr junction
Season
Year-round
Call to reserve
Elevation
About 6,600 ft
Cool summers, freezing winter nights
Hookups
Full hookups
Water, sewer, 30/50 amp and DirecTV
Big rigs
Big-rig access
RVers report rigs up to about 41 ft
Updated October 18, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
A retro motor court
The Arrowhead experience
A family motel on US-70 that has welcomed travelers since 1954, with about 15 full-hookup RV spaces alongside the rooms. RVers get DirecTV, Wi-Fi, a clean guest laundry and a patio with a gas grill, but no bathhouse, so come self-contained.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 30/50 amp
DirecTV100-plus channels at RV sites
Wi-FiFree; usually fast, reviewers say
Guest laundryClean and affordable
Patio & gas grillPlus picnic tables
Big-rig accessEasy in and out off US-70
Motel roomsFor friends traveling without an RV
Owner on siteLocal tips and quick fixes
Life at camp
What guests say
The park report card
We don’t recycle other sites’ reviews, but the published scores tell a clear story: RVers praise the helpful owner, the easy access and the clean laundry, with some US-70 road noise. Google’s 4.9 includes motel guests, and the newest RV reviews are from 2021.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report41 ft Jan 2020
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4G
Last reported nightly rate$32 Mar 2021
As reported by Campendium users, whose reviews date from 2020 and 2021. The motel doesn’t publish a maximum length; confirm rates, site lengths and policies before you go.
On US-70 in east Ruidoso
Getting there
The motel is on US-70 on Ruidoso’s east side, near where Sudderth Drive heads into Midtown and a few minutes west of the race track. There are no steep streets to tow up.
From US-70 (Roswell, Ruidoso Downs): west past the race track; the motel is on US-70 near the Sudderth Dr junctionFrom Midtown: Sudderth Dr east to US-70, then a short way east
US-70 · EAST RUIDOSO
Set your GPS
25999 US-70, Ruidoso, NM 88345
To Midtown Ruidoso*About 6 min
To Ruidoso Downs Race TrackAbout 7 min
To Ski ApacheAbout 40 min
From El PasoAbout 3 hr
Come self-contained. Reviewers say there’s no bathhouse or showers for RV guests, so you’ll need your own.
About 6,600 ft. July highs average about 81°, winter nights drop well below freezing, and US-70 traffic is audible from the sites.
*Drive times are from OpenStreetMap routing and are approximate. Locator map is approximate, not for navigation.
Day trips from camp
Around Ruidoso
Midtown is about 6 minutes away, the race track about 7, Ski Apache and Smokey Bear’s hometown of Capitan are each under 45 minutes, and White Sands makes a day trip.
Photo thanks to Dennis Adams, FHWA (public domain)
Midtown Ruidoso & Wingfield Park
Shops, galleries, tasting rooms and restaurants along Sudderth Drive, plus Wingfield Park’s playground, river walk and summer events, an easy walk from camp.
Photo thanks to Jonathan Cutrer (CC BY 2.0)
Ski Apache
The Mescalero Apache Tribe’s ski area high on Sierra Blanca, with winter skiing and scenic gondola rides in summer. Ski Run Road is steep and winding, so leave the rig at camp.
Photo thanks to Road Travel America (public domain)
Smokey Bear Historical Park
A small state park and museum in Capitan telling the story of the real Smokey Bear, a cub rescued from a 1950 fire in the nearby Capitan Mountains; his grave is on the grounds.
Photo thanks to Pablorgalindo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
White Sands National Park
Rolling white gypsum dunes for sledding, hiking and sunset walks, past Alamogordo. US-70 can close briefly for missile-range tests, so check before you go.
More places to stay
Other parks worth a look
These are the closest parks we’ve reviewed around Ruidoso.
Photo thanks to Pine Ridge RV Park
Pine Ridge RV Park
An older, wooded hillside park just off US-70, minutes from Midtown, with full hookups and quiet, tree-shaded sites.
Photo thanks to Midtown Mountain Campground
Midtown Mountain Campground
A small, owner-run park under tall pines at the north end of Midtown Ruidoso, a short walk from shops and restaurants.
Photo thanks to Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV Resort
Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV
A wooded park in Carrizo Canyon with a trout pond, a lodge and cabins, a few minutes from Midtown.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether the Arrowhead fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a friendly, old-school motor court with a handful of full-hookup RV spaces, DirecTV and a clean laundry, minutes from Midtown and the track. There’s no bathhouse, rates aren’t posted and RV reviews are a few years old, so call ahead and bring a self-contained rig.
RatesCall for RV rates · checked Oct 18, 2026
RV space, nightlyCall /night
Last rate RVers reported$32 /night (2021)
Motel roomsFrom $59 /night
The motel doesn’t post RV rates online. The $32 figure is what Campendium reviewers paid in 2020 and 2021, before tax; expect higher prices now. Motel rates are from a booking listing and vary by season.
Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by date, season and availability. For the latest pricing, check the park’s rates page or call (575) 257-4241.
Typical July afternoon
Ruidoso81°
Phoenix107°
Cool mountain summers: 26° cooler than Phoenix in July, with nights near 51°.
Is it right for you?
Who it suits, what to consider, and why RVers come back.
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Site types
Call for RV rates; RVers paid about $32 a night in 2021.
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Rates & policies
Hookups, facilities, pets and booking.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Arrowhead Motel & RV Park is a family-run motor court on US-70 that opened in 1954. Most of the business is motel rooms; the RV park is a small row of full-hookup spaces, and the owner handles reservations by phone.
Best for
- Self-contained RVers who want full hookups close to town.
- Short stops on US-70 with easy, big-rig-friendly access.
- Groups mixing RVs and motel rooms.
- Skiers: the motel advertises discounted lift tickets and rentals.
Consider this
- There’s no bathhouse or showers for RV guests.
- Only about 15 RV spaces, so call ahead.
- Rates aren’t posted, and the newest RV reviews are from 2021.
- Expect some US-70 traffic noise.
Summer in Ruidoso
Typical July afternoon
81°
Ruidoso
Ruidoso, NM (NOAA)
107°
Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbor
26 degrees cooler than Phoenix, with nights near 51°. Normal July highs, 1991–2020.
About 15 RV spaces have full hookups with 30/50-amp power and DirecTV. RV guests share the laundry and patio but have no bathhouse; motel rooms are available for friends without an RV.
Full-hookup RV spaces Call
About 15 spaces beside the motel; bring a self-contained rig.
Weekly stays Call
Reviewers mention week-long stays; ask about pricing.
Motel rooms From $59/night
Classic motor-court rooms for family and friends traveling without an RV.
Ski packages Ask
The motel advertises discounted Ski Apache lift tickets and rentals.
RV spacesAbout 15Full hookups
Power30/50 ampAt RV spaces
ShowersNone for RVsBring a self-contained rig
LaundryOn siteClean and affordable
TVDirecTV100-plus channels
Wi-FiFreeUsually fast
PetsAllowedAsk about fees
BookingBy phoneNo online RV booking
SeasonYear-roundCall ahead
Since1954Family motor court
Checked against arrowheadmotelandrv.com and local listings on October 18, 2026. The motel doesn’t post RV rates online and takes RV reservations by phone; call (575) 257-4241 for the latest rates. Listings give the address as both 25999 US-70 and 616 US-70 West.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- What’s the nightly RV rate? Ask for the total with tax.
- Will my rig fit? RVers report up to about 41 ft; give your length.
- Is there a pull-thru? Ask which spaces are easiest to enter.
- Weekly or monthly rates? Ask if you’re staying longer.
- Are pets OK? Pets are allowed; ask about fees.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a simple stop near Midtown?
Hook up beside a classic motor court, grab dinner in Midtown and spend the days at the track or on Sierra Blanca. Call the Arrowhead for current rates and availability.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Two photos come from Arrowhead Motel & RV Park, with our thanks; the others are stills from a 2019 video by Lee Miller on YouTube. The Midtown photo is an area photo, not the park. Area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Dennis Adams, Federal Highway Administration (Midtown Ruidoso; public domain), Jonathan Cutrer (Ski Apache; CC BY 2.0), Road Travel America (Smokey Bear Historical Park; public domain) and Pablorgalindo (White Sands; CC BY-SA 4.0); the images were resized. Other-park photos: Pine Ridge RV Park, Midtown Mountain Campground and Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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