Taking an RV Road Trip from Lubbock, TX to Cloudcroft, NM
Got 2020 summer plans yet for your RV? Ever been just outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico to what we like to say is the prettiest place on the planet? Welcome to 16 Springs! A place we’ve called home since the 1887!
Just over five hours west of Lubbock, Texas and located about 7,200 feet above sea level, you’ll find the million acres of Lincoln National Park, hiking, ATVing, and bugling elk!
Ever hear an elk bugle? It’s quite the experience.
Along with all that, we’re really close to White Sands and the Carlsbad Caverns; the vacation of a lifetime – and all you need is one weekend!
About 16 Springs
16 Springs is a top pet-friendly RV park for camping in Cloudcroft, New Mexico located in the heart of the beautiful Lincoln National Forest.
Relaxation! It’s here!
Our beautiful park enjoys majestic mountain and valley views. We’re a short scenic drive away from shopping, dining, waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing streams, lakes, and monuments (historical and natural).
Carlsbad Caverns
High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.
Driving directions to 16 Springs
There are 228.60 miles from Cloudcroft to Lubbock in east direction and 261 miles (420.04 kilometers) by car, following the US-82 route.
Cloudcroft and Lubbock are 5 hours 47 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
This is the fastest route from Cloudcroft, NM to Lubbock, TX. The halfway point is Caprock, NM.
Please note the time difference between Cloudcroft, NM and Lubbock, TX is 1 hour. The current time in Cloudcroft is 5:18 pm and the current time in Lubbock is 6:18 pm.
At 16 Springs
At 16 Springs, you can:
- Cozy up to a campfire.
- Enjoy fresh mountain and forest air.
- Trout fishing in nearby waters.
- Hike, bird watch, and view wildlife and nature.
- ATV recreation.
- Winter activities.
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Amenities
Access a full suite of amenities during your stay at the 16 Springs in Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Amenities include:
- Laundry
- Picnic tables
- Rest rooms
- Showers
- For guests who like activities, 16 Springs offers:
- Hiking rails
- Birding
- Nearby golf
- Local historic attractions
- Nearby gaming
White Sands National Monument
Did you know that this vast expanse of land, known as the Tularosa Basin, has attracted people for over 10,000 years? From atlatls to missiles, the glistening gypsum dunefield of White Sands has witnessed the steady advancement of human history, technology, and engineering. For thousands of years the people have called this place home.
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About 16 Springs
16 Springs offers guests peaceful serenity and a quiet respite from our complicated digital world.
We think this is the most beautiful place on earth and has been our family’s pride and joy since the late 1800s.
About 20 minutes east of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, you will find one of the beautiful RV parks in the American southwest. 16 Springs has a friendly atmosphere and a list of amenities that keep our visitors coming back year after year. Enjoy our proximity to White Sands, the Carlsbad Caverns, Ruidoso, Fort Stanton, and a million acres of the Lincoln National Forest.
Located in the center of a working cattle ranch, you’ll enjoy the company of elk, bear, deer, ducks, and wild turkeys. For the nature lover in you, you’re encouraged to hike around the park, taking in the beautiful scenery all while enjoying the fresh, crisp mountain air, and majestic views.
We offer full hookup spaces with gravel parking pads, 20 and 30 amp electrical services, a full-size picnic table with barbecue, and fantastic ATV trails. We are a pet-friendly RV park, so bring the whole family.
Whether you’re planning to stay a week, a month, or longer, you will enjoy a helpful list of amenities designed for your comfort and convenience. Our laundry facilities and showers are sparkling clean. Give us a call today and find out why 16 Springs is “the place to stay” in Cloudcroft, New Mexico for RVs and travel trailers.