Do you ever feel the need to get away from it all? New Mexico is full of beautiful places to stay, but this one mountain town in the Lincoln National Forest is the perfect mix of quirky small town features and fun outdoor activities. If you want to get out of the city for awhile and go somewhere that will make you feel at home, there’s no better place than this small New Mexico mountain town.

Welcome to Cloudcroft, New Mexico!
Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce/Facebook
This small historic town is located inside the beautiful Lincoln National Forest.
Village of Cloudcroft, NM
At an elevation of almost 9,000 feet, Cloudcroft is one of the highest altitude towns in the country.
Village of Cloudcroft, NM
This mountain town might be small, but there's so much to do.
Dirk Hofmann/Flickr

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Being at such a high elevation, the winter months experience a lot of snow so snowmobiling, snowshoeing, or skiing at the beautiful Ski Cloudcroft are wildly popular activities.
Village of Cloudcroft, NM
If you're looking for something more laid back, the main strip of Cloudcroft features many historic shops and restaurants. Make sure to visit the Burro Street Exchange where you can find shops, restaurants, and information on Cloudcroft all in one place.
Village of Cloudcroft, NM
This picturesque town is the perfect getaway for any New Mexican.
Village of Cloudcroft, NM
Take in the incredible views, take a relaxing hike, and getaway to a place where everyone will soon know your name.
Tiffany/Flickr
Cloudcroft is located in the southern part of the Lincoln National Forest.

Have you ever stayed in Cloudcroft? What did you think? Let us know in the comments, and make sure to share your photos from your visit to the picturesque town in our New Mexico Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram at #onlyinnewmexico for a chance to see your photos featured.

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