A themed family-run motel on James Canyon Highway
Dusty Boots is a small, family-run themed roadside motel where personality is the main draw.
The rooms are part of the experience. 16 themed rooms run the spectrum from I Love Lucy to
Harry Potter to Roy Rogers, with Gilligan’s Island and Route 66 in the mix and more
being added as the owners keep evolving the property.
Dusty Boots has turned the former laundromat into an old-fashioned candy shop, adding a
bright new stop
for sweets in Cloudcroft.
The shop carries candy, sodas, fudge, candied apples, and ice cream.
The on-site Dusty Boots Cafe is a real reason to consider staying here. Summer hours run 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 a.m. to noon — the hiker boot omelette, loaded with veggies, is a fave. More than 90% of the menu is made from scratch, and motel guests get complimentary room service. Select Saturday evenings bring a German Night dinner from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.: schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst, German meatballs, red cabbage with apples, and homemade cottage rolls.
A look around
Rooms, cafe, and grounds at Dusty Boots Motel.
16 themed rooms
Rooms come with either one king bed or two queen beds. All include newer memory-foam mattresses, high thread-count cotton sheets, hypoallergenic comforters, quilts, and thick cotton towels. Mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, and cable TV per the tourism listing. Themes include I Love Lucy, Harry Potter, Roy Rogers, Gilligan’s Island, Route 66, and more — the owners keep adding.
The Dusty Boots Cafe
Summer hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily. More than 90% made from scratch. Open to the public — expect a wait on weekend mornings.
Breakfast — 7:00 a.m. to noon
Morning menu
Made-from-scratch breakfast: biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, chicken fried pork, homemade posole, and the hiker boot omelette — loaded with veggies, a fave. Motel guests get complimentary room service. Arrive early on weekends.
Lunch and dinner — noon to 9:00 p.m.
All-day menu
BLTs, patty melts, chicken strips, daily specials. A recently added taco cantina and beer menu rounds out the lunch options. The menu rotates — nearly everything is made from scratch in-house.
Select Saturdays — 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
German Night
Schnitzel, sauerbraten, bratwurst, German meatballs, red cabbage with apples, spätzle, cucumber dill salad, German potato salad, red potatoes, sauerkraut, and homemade cottage rolls. A select-Saturdays draw for guests and locals.
For motel guests
Complimentary room service
The official site states complimentary room service to motel guests — one of the property’s small but distinctive touches.
Summer hours. Off-season cafe hours and current menu specifics — including the taco cantina and any new dining concepts — are best confirmed by phone before your visit.
The Dusty Boots experience
A small, family-run themed motel where personality is the main draw.
Rooms with real character
16 fully realized themed rooms with antiques, custom fixtures, quilts, and details you’ll remember. I Love Lucy, Harry Potter, Roy Rogers, Gilligan’s Island, Route 66, and more — the owners keep adding.
Scratch-kitchen cafe on-site
More than 90% of the menu is made from scratch. Breakfast served until noon — the hiker boot omelette, loaded with veggies, is a fave. Summer hours daily, plus select Saturday German Night dinners. Motel guests get complimentary room service.
Candy and ice-cream shop
The candy and ice-cream shop on the property is part of the family-run dining package — small, themed, and on-brand for the Dusty Boots feel.
Family-run hospitality
The owners are hands-on. The motel reads as personal, playful, and slightly eccentric in a deliberate way — a small independent property, not a chain.
Pet-friendly rooms
Designated pet-friendly rooms are available. BringFido reports dogs of any size for a per-stay fee, but pet-friendly rooms can’t be booked online — call ahead to confirm policy and book.
James Canyon Highway location
On James Canyon Highway, with easy access to Cloudcroft proper and Lincoln National Forest. The setting is the village itself, not a resort campus.
From 1315 James Canyon Highway
Easy access to Cloudcroft proper and the Sacramento Mountains.
Sacramento Mountains Museum
Nearby on Highway 82. The museum and Pioneer Village tell the story of Cloudcroft and the Sacramento Mountains from settlement to the present.
Mexican Canyon Trestle
The Mexican Canyon Railroad Trestle, built in 1899, is one of southern New Mexico’s most photographed landmarks. A short distance from the motel.
Ski Cloudcroft
Nearby on Highway 82. A short drive for a full day on the slopes in winter.
White Sands National Park
A classic day trip from Cloudcroft. Early morning or sunset visits offer the best light on the gypsum dunes.
Before you book
The confirmed facts, plus a single CTA to verify the rest with the property.
Location
1315 James Canyon Highway (US-82), Cloudcroft, NM 88317. On the highway, with quick access to Burro Avenue and the village core.
Booking
Book direct at thedustyboots.com. Also listed on major booking platforms. Current rates published on the official site.
Pets
Designated pet-friendly rooms are available. BringFido reports dogs of any size with a per-stay fee, and pet-friendly rooms can’t be booked online — call to confirm and reserve.
Rooms
16 themed rooms, configured as either one king bed or two queen beds. Memory-foam mattresses, mini-fridges, microwaves, coffee makers, and cable TV.
Verify directly before booking. Check-in/out times, pet-friendly room availability, off-season cafe hours, and current dining concepts can change. Confirm with Dusty Boots at (575) 682-7736 or thedustyboots.com before you reserve.
Contact and book
Book direct
Phone
Social
Sleep in a Roy Rogers room. Eat schnitzel on a select Saturday.
16 themed rooms (I Love Lucy, Harry Potter, Roy Rogers, and more), a scratch-kitchen cafe with summer hours, breakfast served until noon, and complimentary room service for guests — on James Canyon Highway at the edge of Lincoln National Forest.