Facility · New Mexico ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Lincoln National Forest (NF) · Open Access
Soaring to nearly 10,000' high, the Windy Point Vista is a spectacular vantage point of the entire Lincoln National Forest and Tularosa Basin. The vista is located about 1 mile before you reach the Ski Apache downhill ski area.
Although the road is paved, there are many tight turns. It is not for the feint of heart if you have a fear of heights. The journey takes about 30 minutes from the Village of Ruidoso.
33.39578, -105.76414 · 33°23'44.8"N 105°45'50.9"W
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| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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