Photo thanks to Pine Ridge RV Park
Pine Ridge RV Park
An older, quiet RV park on a pine-covered hillside just off US-70, a few minutes from Midtown Ruidoso, with full hookups, cable TV, a clubhouse and elk and deer among the sites.
Ruidoso, New Mexico · Off US-70 near the Sudderth Dr junction
Season
Year-round
Self check-in in the off-season
Elevation
About 6,600 ft
Cool summers, freezing winter nights
Hookups
Full hookups
Water, sewer, 50 amp (some 30/50) and cable
Big rigs
Some long sites
Listed to 60 ft and up, but the access road is steep
Updated October 18, 2026 · Details checked against the park’s website
Pines minutes from town
The Pine Ridge experience
A long-running, family-owned park of about 58 full-hookup sites on a wooded hillside just off US-70, with a clubhouse, library and coin laundry. It’s about 6 minutes to Midtown and 7 to the race track, yet it feels tucked into the trees.
Full hookupsWater, sewer and 50 amp at all sites; some 30/50
Wi-FiFree, with a paid premium option
Cable TVAbout 24 channels
Restrooms & showersOlder but clean and warm, reviewers say
Coin laundryOn site
Clubhouse & libraryA place to gather or swap a book
RV suppliesBasics at the office store
Two cabinsFor guests without an RV
Owners on siteClear late and off-season check-in
Under the pinesElk and mule deer wander through
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: guests like the quiet, tree-shaded setting, the wildlife and the friendly owners, while RVers warn about the steep, narrow access road, sloped sites and older facilities.
How RVers rate it
Category scores from Campendium reviewers, out of 5
Field notes from RVers
Longest rig RVers report38 ft Oct 2025
Cell signal reportedVerizon 4GAT&T 4GT-Mobile 4G
Last reported nightly rate$65 Oct 2025
As reported by Campendium and ParkAdvisor users. The park lists site types up to 60 ft and longer, but reviewers say steep, tight roads make big rigs hard. Confirm rates, site lengths and policies with the park before you go.
Off US-70 on Glade Dr
Getting there
Pine Ridge sits on Glade Drive just off US-70, near where Sudderth Drive (NM-48) splits off toward Midtown. The access street is steep and narrow, so big rigs should ask for a site near the front.
From US-70 (Roswell, Ruidoso Downs): west past the race track, then left on Glade Dr near the Sudderth Dr junctionFrom Midtown: Sudderth Dr east to US-70, then follow signs to Glade Dr
US-70 · GLADE DR
Set your GPS
124 Glade Dr, 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
Ask for a front site. The entry street is steep and narrow with tight turns inside; RVers with big rigs or tow vehicles recommend the sites near the front.
About 6,600 ft. July highs average about 81°, winter nights drop well below freezing, and sloped sites call for leveling blocks.
*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 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 Arrowhead Motel & RV Park
Arrowhead Motel & RV Park
A small motel with full-hookup RV spaces on US-70, a few minutes from Midtown and the race track.
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.
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.
Before you book
Plan your stay
Everything that decides whether Pine Ridge fits your rig, your dates and your budget, in one place.
Our take: a quiet, old-school park in the pines with friendly owners, full hookups at every site and a location 6 minutes from Midtown. The facilities are dated, sites are sloped and the access road is steep and narrow, so it suits smaller rigs and RVers who value trees and quiet over amenities.
RatesPark website & RVer reports · checked Oct 18, 2026
Recent nightly rate reportedAbout $65 /night
Military discount10% off
Deposit, stays under a month50% of the stay
Cancellation fee10% 3+ days ahead
The park doesn’t publish nightly rates online. The $65 figure is what a ParkAdvisor reviewer paid in October 2025 for a 38-ft motorhome; call the office for current site prices and weekly or monthly rates.
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) 378-4164.
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 keep coming back.
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Site types
Call for current rates; RVers report about $65 a night.
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Rates & policies
Check-in, deposits, pets, fires and stay rules.
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Before you book
Questions to ask before you reserve.
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Pine Ridge RV Park (also listed as Pine Ridge RV Campground) is a privately owned park on Ruidoso’s east side that has hosted RVers for decades. Many guests are retirees and longer-term visitors, and the owners live on site.
Best for
- Tree lovers: tall pines, valley views and regular visits from elk and mule deer.
- Town access: Midtown, Walmart and Grindstone Lake are all within about 6 minutes.
- Quiet stays: an older, adult crowd and quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Pet owners: no breed restrictions, according to the park.
Consider this
- The access street is steep and narrow, and interior turns are tight for big rigs.
- Sites are sloped, uneven gravel and close together; bring leveling blocks.
- The bathhouse, laundry and hookups are older, though reviewers say they’re clean.
- Expect some US-70 traffic noise, and campfires aren’t allowed.
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.
All 58 sites have full hookups with 50-amp power, and some also have 30-amp. The park lists standard and premium back-ins and pull-thrus by length; the long sites are near the front, where the roads are easiest.
Standard back-ins Call
Standard and Standard Plus back-ins for rigs up to about 30 and 35 ft; good for vans, small trailers and Class Cs.
Premium back-ins Call
Premium back-ins up to about 42 ft, plus a Premium Plus back-in the park lists at 90 ft.
Pull-thrus Call
Standard pull-thrus up to about 60 ft for most trailers and motorhomes.
Premium pull-thrus Call
The park’s longest pull-thrus, listed at 86 and 103 ft; ask how to approach them before you arrive.
Check-in1 p.m.No check-ins after dark in peak season
Check-outNoonAsk about late checkout
Quiet hours10 p.m.–8 a.m.Older, quiet crowd
Deposit50%For stays under a month
Cancellation3 daysRefund minus 10%
Early departureNo refundFor nights not used
PetsWelcomeNo breed restrictions
CampfiresNot allowedGrills depend on fire restrictions
VehiclesRVs onlyNo car-camping reservations
Discounts10% militaryAsk when booking
Checked against pineridgervpark.com on October 18, 2026. The park doesn’t post nightly rates online; see the website or call (575) 378-4164 for the latest rates. Stays under a month need a 50% deposit; cancel at least 3 days ahead for a refund minus 10%, and there are no refunds for leaving early.
Good to know before you pull in
Five things that change your booking
Ask these on the phone before you reserve.
- Which site fits my rig? Ask for a site near the front if you’re long or towing.
- What’s tonight’s rate? Rates aren’t posted online, so ask for the total with tax.
- Arriving late? In peak season there are no check-ins after dark; ask for off-season instructions.
- Is the 50-amp working at my site? A reviewer once found a dead outlet.
- Military? Ask for the 10% discount.
Know before you go
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you hit the road.
Season: Year-round
Ready for a quiet base in the Ruidoso pines?
Park under the pines, run into Midtown for dinner and watch for elk on the way back. Call Pine Ridge 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. The park photos come from Pine Ridge RV Park, with our thanks. Video: Ruidoso Newmexico on YouTube (2016). 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: Arrowhead Motel & RV Park, Rainbow Lake Cabin & RV and Midtown Mountain Campground. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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