What to bring

At The Waterfall Lodge, we strive to provide our guests with just about everything needed during your stay in hopes to make our home, feel like your home. However, there will be a few things you’ll need to bring with you. Below is a list of things you’ll want to remember to pack and places to get them if you forget:

  1. Food and Drinks- (take a trip down to Alamogordo and stock up at Albertson’s market or Lowes Supermarket. The Cloudcroft Village dollar general has many of your basic needs, and Burro street is home to some Beautiful local shops to provide you with local goodies. Alcohol can be purchased at the western bar in Cloudcroft or at grocery stores in Alamogordo.

  2. Flashlights- It gets dark out here! (High Altitude in Cloudcroft is a great place to shop for all your outdoor mountain needs)

  3. 4 WHEEL DRIVE/SNOW CHAINS FOR TIRES- If you are not familiar with driving in curvy, snowy mountains and are visiting during the winter, it would be wise to get your tires checked and bring an appropriate vehicle with 4x4, all-wheel drive.

  4. Rain Coat and/or extra jacket- Even during our warm summer months, unexpected and cold rainstorms can put you in need of some extra coverage, and nights are surprisingly chilly. (High Altitude in Cloudcroft)

  5. BINOCULARS- There’s a lot to see out there and you’ll want to get a closer look.

  6. Fishing Gear- some basic poles and bait are provided.

  7. BBQ gear- Coal/wood, lighter fluid, Matches (BBQ pit is provided)

  8. Extra Towels- Towels provided by The Waterfall Lodge are not for outdoor use. (Walmart in Alamogordo)

  9. Kids needs- If you are bringing small children and don’t want them using adult-sized kitchen utensils, glasses, and dinnerware, that will be something you would make sure to bring along with you. A few small plastic cups/items may be provided.

  10. A Good Book- Trust us.

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What not to bring

Save some time packing. we’ve got you covered with:

  1. KITCHEN SUPPLIES: Pots & Pans, Cooking Utensils, Serving Utensils, Dinnerware, waffle maker, muffin pan, tea kettle, foil, and kitchen cleaning supplies.

  2. BASIC SPICES AND OILS: salt, pepper, oregano, basil, crushed red peppers, Vegetable, and Olive oil.

  3. CLEANING SUPPLIES: mop, broom, vacuum, paper towels (limited), and cleaning sprays under the sink.

  4. FIREWOOD/FIRE PIT/BBQ PIT: Each unit has its designated fire pit, bbq pit, and firewood is provided outside of each unit.

  5. Indoor/outdoor games: horseshoe, bocce ball, badminton, snow/sand sleds are available for guests to share outside. Inside each unit, a deck of cards, Jenga and Uno are provided.

  6. TV: Not that you’ll have time for one either way, but a 47’’ VIZIO Smart tv can be provided upon request.

  7. FIREWORKS: Just don’t. Burning the forest down would be very, very bad. not to mention the fines…

  8. FIREARMS/WEAPONS: Even with proper hunting licenses, hunting or using firearms and weapons in the Waterfall neighborhood is NEVER permitted. Trust us, the neighbors will call the sheriff and you will be fined and that’s no fun. Be safe and leave the shooting for a different time and place.

  9. A BAD ATTITUDE: ‘Cause nobody likes a Debbie Downer.

Closer to Nature. Closer to Home.