LUXX LODGE
Glamping meets classic road trip camping.
A new kind of campground has arrived in Ranchos de Taos. LUXX LODGE blends the nostalgia of the American road trip with modern glamping comforts, offering everything from RV hookups and tent camping sites to boutique lodge suites and futuristic tiny homes known as ‘space cabins.’ The property includes 19 full-hookup RV or van sites, multiple tent or car camping sites, lodging suites, an Airstream, plus public restrooms with indoor saunas, laundry facilities and dog-friendly outdoor spaces. The space cabins feature all-glass fronts, rooftop decks and private patios that showcase sweeping views of the Taos mountains.
Operations manager Lux Mullen describes the cabins as striking and futuristic accommodations. “They’re like Space Age modular units with an all-glass front. They’ve got rooftop decks so you can see the beautiful Taos mountains and private patios on each one,” Mullen says.
Mullen says the team continues to refine the property as renovations progress, including new glamping units, a Swim Spa hot tub and additional guest suites.
Luxx Lodge sits within walkingdistance of Ranchos Plaza Grill, the Trading Post Market, Mountain Monk Coffee and the historic San Francisco de Asís Church.
LUXX LODGE
1802 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ranchos de Taos
575-201-3339
Desert Flower
A boutique hotel rooted in art, food and community.
In Ranchos de Taos, Desert Flower offers a deeply personal take on the boutique hotel experience. Owners Jody and Xochitl Wodrich transformed the former Casa de Taos Motel into a seven-room retreat that celebrates art, design and the spirit of Northern New Mexico.
Each room features its own theme and carefully curated aesthetic, with artwork from regional artists and custom playlists designed to match the mood of each space. Some rooms feature large copper soaking tubs, while the courtyard invites guests to linger with wine and charcuterie.
The couple also planted fruit trees and gardens on the property and raise chickens so guests can enjoy farm- fresh breakfasts and salsas.
“It was a very natural progression for us, just based on our own wants and desires when we travel,” Jody Wodrich says. “I’ve seen so many hotels, the five-stars to the smaller hotels, and there are things that you would stop and notice. We wanted to make sure those types of things were in our hotel.”
The hotel highlights local culture with Taos-roasted coffee, locally sourced bath products and artwork throughout the property. The owners also envision pop-ups, storytelling events and live music that immerse visitors in the culture of Taos.
“We really wanted to create a place that gives people an experience,” Wodrich says.
Desert Flower Boutique Hotel
4035 NM 68, Ranchos de Taos
818-398-7799
4K River Ranch
A mountain base camp along the Red River.
For travelers who crave cool mountain air and a classic Northern New Mexico summer escape, 4K River Ranch in Red River offers cabins, condos and RV sites on a 17-acre property where the Red River flows through the landscape.
The property has deep roots in the valley. The land once belonged to early Red River resident Orin Mallette, a blacksmith and miner who operated a brick kiln there in the late 1800s.
In 1936 the property became Lewis Ranch, a tourist resort with rusticcabins built from sawmill log slabs. Those early cabins helped establish Red River as a mountain getaway long before the modern ski town emerged.
The family-run property has welcomed guests since the 1970s and continues to evolve with new riverfront cabins featuring fireplaces, kitchens and year-round availability.
“We built brand new cabins on the river,” co-owner Paulette Kiker says. “They’re beautiful two-bedroom cabins right on the river with fireplaces, and we rent them year round.”
Guests can fish in the property’s stocked trout pond or in the Red Riveritself, relax beside the water or enjoy live music on summer evenings.
“We stock the pond once a week starting in May through September,” Kiker says.
Located just a mile from downtown Red River, the ranch provides easy access to hiking, fishing and scenic drives around the Enchanted Circle.
4K River Ranch
1501 W Main St, Red River
575-754-2293