Day Trips
Sierra County is home to several historic and ghost towns. Park your RV at Cielo Vista and spend a day or two exploring these historic communities.
Historic and Ghost Towns
Cuchillo – 15 miles northwest of T or C on NM 52
Winston – 38 miles northwest of T or C on NM 52
Chloride – approximately 2 miles southwest of Winston on Forest Road 226
Engle – 17 miles east of T or C on NM 51
Hillsboro – 32 miles southwest of T or C on NM 152
Kingston – 9 miles west of Hillsboro on NM 152
Lake Valley – 17 miles south of Hillsboro on NM 27
Monticello – 25 miles north of T or C on NM 142
Placita – 2 miles south of Monticello on NM 142
Fish, Boat, or Float Lakes and Rivers
Elephant Butte Reservoir - 23 min (12.1 mi) via Lakeshore Rd
Caballo Lake State Park - 20 min (12.2 mi) via NM-187 S
Percha Dam State Park - 22 min (20.2 mi) via I-25 S
Checkout the Sierra County link below for more information on water adventures in and near T or C, NM
https://www.sierracountynewmexico.info/business/white-water-weekends/
Spaceport America - 40 min (26.1 mi) via NM-51 E
Spaceport America
Virgin Galactic, VSS Unity spaceship
A drive through Hillsboro
Above and below - Views of Elephant Butte
Photos by Fran Lopez