Otero County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A desert landscape with sand dunes and mountains in the background.
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Popular cities in Otero County

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Alamogordo
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Monuments
Spend some time in this small New Mexico town that is big on thrilling outdoor adventures and space history.

Reasons to visit

  • White Sands National Park
  • Toy Train Depot
  • Oliver Lee Memorial State Park
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Cloudcroft
Known for Mountains, Family-friendly and Shopping
Experience quaint Cloudcroft: its golf, forests, sports and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Trestle Recreation Area
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Mescalero
Head to sights like Casino Apache and Ski Apache as you discover Mescalero.
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Timberon
Timberon
Head to Oliver Lee Memorial State Park and Apache Point Observatory—just two of the sights around Timberon.
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Mayhill
Check out Cloudcroft Ski Area—just one of the sights to explore around Mayhill.
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High Rolls Mountain Park
High Rolls Mountain Park
Known for Adventure and Historical
Experience High Rolls Mountain Park: its adventures, history and more!
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Stay near popular Otero County attractions

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White Sands National Park

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Hike, cycle, drive or surf across one of the most striking landscapes in the United States, a colossal area covered in sand dunes.
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