A variety of kid-friendly activities are available in Sierra County, offering fun and engaging experiences for the entire family.
Biking: Mountain, Road and Street
Roads and trails are ridable year-round, dependent on occasional inclement weather or roadwork.
Boating, Kayaking, Floating, Tubing
Two lakes and a river make for an abundance of water recreation, from tubing to boating.
Bowling at Sidekixx
Sidekixx Bowling Alley features updated lanes, a game arcade and a full service restaurant & bar.
Camping
Enjoy our mild winter weather, open spaces, eye-popping scenery, and all kinds of camping options.
Disc Golf
Disk golf is an affordable, fun, pet-friendly activity. Two courses are open for play at T or C Municipal Golf Course.
Donkey Magic Farm
Take a farm tour and meet the permanent residents of Donkey Magic Farm: Zeus, Jasper, Burrito, Taco, and Karl Withakay.
El Cortez Movie Theater
The El Cortez shows first run films weekly and hosts special events like TorC Story Lab or live shows.
Elephant Butte Dam & Dam Site Historic District
Construction of Elephant Butte Dam was completed in 1916. The adjacent Dam Site Recreation Area was built later as part of The New Deal.
Fishing
Anglers will find numerous opportunities for fishing at Elephant Butte Lake, Caballo Lake, Percha Dam, and the Rio Grande.
Hikes and Walking Trails
There are miles of hiking trails in Sierra County — you can hit the trail in and around Truth or Consequences, at Elephant Butte Lake, in the Gila Wilderness, and in the desert.
Historic Towns
Explore our old towns and learn about the area’s past. Museums, architecture, restaurants, events, and shops are available for perusing.
Ralph Edwards Park
Ralph Edwards Park is perfect for outdoor events and parties, offering shade trees, a basketball court, a skate park, fishing pond, and picnic tables.
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande bisects the county, feeding our two reservoirs and providing seasonal entertainment.
Rockhounding / Mineral & Gem Hunting
Sierra County is an amazing place to look for rocks. A Rock & Gem Show is held annually.
Rotary Park
Jack Baker Rotary Park, situated along the Rio Grande south of T or C’s Hot Springs Historic District, is a day-use park offerig covered picnic sites and a short walking path along the river. It is a stopping point on the Wetlands Trail section of the Healing Waters Trail. When river flow is sufficient, Rotary
Stargazing / Night Sky Viewing
Our wide open spaces make for superb viewing of stars, constellations, planets, satellites and the International Space Station.
State Parks
Sierra County is home to three great state parks! Each offers a different vibe and varying amenities.
Swimming
T or C Municipal Pool is open during the summer. Swim year-round in the the lakes, or at select lodging locations.
