go where the mountains meet the sky
go where the mountains meet the sky
welcome to our adventure hostel!
Located at 6,700 ft in elevation, our hostel is nestled into the side of the mountain, cool from the summer heat, with bugling elk in the fall and fluffy snow in the winter.
From here, we invite you to enjoy the nature of all four seasons, surrounded by 28 peaceful acres of land backing up to Lincoln National Forest and limitless hiking.
If you love the atmosphere of a hostel, but still want your own sleeping space, the private rooms are perfect for you!
We offer a few private room types to suit any traveler, and also host dogs (visit our FAQ page for details).
Private Rooms
The most affordable way to explore beautiful New Mexico is in a dorm bed! Enjoy a single twin bed privacy bunk in a shared room, with a shared bathroom and all the kitchen and living room space you could need right down the hall.
Dorm Rooms
Coming to New Mexico to retreat with friends or family? You can book the entire first floor of the hostel, and we encourage you to! You and your guests will have a tranquil mountain retreat, access to hiking trails, a fire pit, kitchen and more for a cozy, relaxing stay.
Rent the Hostel
1049 Hwy 82
High Rolls Mountain Park, NM 88325
575-682-0555
A hostel for adventurers.
At Cloudcroft Hostel, you will get an authentic New Mexico mountain experience. Miles of trails await outside of our front door, with iconic parks, vistas, and memorable landmarks within driving distance.
We believe in the beauty of these mountains, and in celebrating them every day. Our beautiful and artfully eclectic hostel exists to help you unplug, embrace, and enjoy this beautiful state.
a hostel born of love & adventure
The year was 1994, and Stephanie decided to break all the rules and ship her motorcycle to the United States from Germany to travel solo across the country. Decked out in biker leathers and sporting a German license plate, she garnered quite a lot of attention, mostly for being a woman road tripping alone.
She wished she could change their minds and show them just how much fun the life of adventure was, so she did…with her own two hands in the hills of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. She built a hostel full of magic, wonder, where curious adventurers would be encouraged to try new things…get out there and explore.
fall in love with adventure
fall in love with adventure
american hostels are the best way to travel.
There is no better way to connect and immerse yourself in new experiences than through hosteling in the United States.
If you’re new to hosteling: the core of any good hostel is a budget-friendly, safe basecamp that offers opportunities for community and local experiences. A majority of hostels primarily offer shared dormitories, while most also offer private rooms. In addition to beds, hostels offer common areas for guests to make their meals, relax from a long day, repack their adventure gear, or to just meet other like-minded travelers. Our hostel does a little bit of both.
The hostel belief is that travel is for everyone and should be accessible to all communities, and we couldn’t agree more. Travel introduces us to people, places, and culture to help widen our world views and enjoy the experience a long the way.
We can’t wait to see you in New Mexico.