Cloud Climbing Railroad Cabin & RV Park

We are a family-operated business situated at the heart of historic Wooten Canyon. Once known as the final water stop for the Cloud Climbing Railroad, last operated in 1938, Wooten park is now a picturesque place rich with various fruit trees. A warm inviting getaway with breathtaking mountain views, we have refurbished the historic cabin and established an RV park for those who wish to enjoy the crisp air of the Rocky Mountains. You may hear elk bugling throughout the mountains or see a deer passing through the park. Our RV site is a short drive from the historic town of Cloudcroft. We wish to communicate the beauty and history to everyone who stays here in the Land of Enchantment.

How We Came To Be

As a family, we have been living in this part of the country for over 50 years. As we began the plans for our business, we knew we wanted to bring out the incredible history of Cloudcroft and at the same time showcase to our guests the beauty of the mountains. Lastly, we wanted to make each and every guest feel welcome and part of our small but rich community for the time they are here.

History of Sacramento Mountains RailRoad

The history behind our name, Cloud Climbing Railroad, is rooted in the 1890s when the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad sought passage northward through Alamogordo. A steady supply of timber was necessary to continue construction on its railroad line. The owners, upon seeing the Sacramento Mountains with its lush forests to their east, decided to build a branch line into the trees/mountains to tap the natural resources there. The EP&NE survey team found at the summit not only excellent trees for timber but a potential attraction for tourists with the area's majestic views and abundant natural wildlife. Thus, the town of Cloudcroft ("clearing in the clouds") was born, and the EP&NE quickly built a 26-mile branch line towards the summit. The railroad was called the Alamagordo-Sacramento Mountain Railway, its nickname, "The Cloud-Climbing Railroad", became well-known as the railroad offering spectacular vistas along its route, not to mention its destination "in the clouds".