High Country Lodge, Alto

Accommodations

High Country Lodge offers thirty-two cabins situated among five acres of tall pine trees, all within walking distance to Alto Lake. Each cabin includes two bedrooms with queen-size beds, a living room featuring a hide-a-bed couch, and a fully equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy a wood-burning fireplace, central heating, air-conditioning, and HD cable television.

Location

The hotel is the closest accommodations to Ski Apache, featuring New Mexico's only passenger gondola and over fifty-five skiing runs. Nearby, Ruidoso Downs horse racing track offers a dynamic range of entertainment options, making the area a year-round attraction. Guests can easily access outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and golfing in the Sierra Blanca Mountains.

Recreation

High Country Lodge includes facilities such as an indoor heated pool, a hot tub, a game room, and a tennis court for guests' enjoyment. Visitors can also enjoy snow tubing at Winter Park, located directly behind the lodge. The Apache Eagle Zipline offers adventurous rides over Lake Mescalero, providing stunning views.

Entertainment

The Ruidoso area features diverse entertainment options, including the Inn of the Mountain Gods casino for gaming experiences. Guests can explore local dining, shopping, museums, and art galleries in Ruidoso. For outdoor enthusiasts, Lincoln National Forest provides expansive recreational areas across 1.1 million acres.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The lodge offers spacious cabins that accommodate families, featuring a hide-a-bed couch in the living room. Kids can engage in outdoor activities, such as hiking trails in the nearby Lincoln National Forest, which offers stunning natural beauty. Families can also visit local attractions like Pillow's Funtrackers for a day of entertainment.

Highlights

Location: Closest accommodations to Ski Apache

Recreation: Indoor heated pool and game room

Family-Friendly: Spacious cabins with hide-a-bed

Entertainment: Inn of the Mountain Gods casino