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Albuquerque

American RV Park   We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It +
American RV Park is a very popular campground. It is an easy seven miles to downtown. They have all the facilities you would need and it was quiet, even though it is near the highway.

In the area:
University of New Mexico (they have a golf course)
Rio Grande Zoo in the Albuquerque Biological Park | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Read our postcard Read our Postcard

Restaurants:
M&J Sanitary Tortilla Factory | Read our postcard Read our Postcard
Mac's La Sierra Restaurant | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Duran Central Pharmacy | Read our postcard Read our Postcard
Monica's El Portal | Read our postcard Read our Postcard

Macaw at the Rio Grande Zoo
Macaw at the Rio Grande Zoo in Albuquerque


Aztec

In the area:
Aztec Ruins National Monument | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!

Aztec Ruins National Monument
Inside ruins of a smaller Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument


Gallup

Gallup KOA  We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It
Basic KOA, good for an overnight, with a fabulous and fun restaurant next door.

Restaurants:
Next door to the Gallup KOA on Historic Route 66 is The Ranch Kitchen. Read our postcard Read our Postcard


Las Cruces

Hacienda RV Park  We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It +
We love this campground! Campsites are situated so that hook-up sides are together, so you can enjoy your picnic table - it isn't next to your neighbor's sewer dump! Great off-leash dog-walk area. Every amenity, except no pool. This park would be perfect if it wasn't on the freeway. There is a huge Super Wal-Mart on the other side of I-15.

In the area:
Old Mesilla | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
New Mexico State University
Stahmann's Pecan Farm | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!

Restaurants:
Double Eagle Restaurant | 2000 Review | 2004 Review Photos!

Oldest brick building in New Mexico
Oldest brick building in New Mexico - in Old Mesilla


Santa Fe

Los Campos RV Resort  We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It +
Los Campos is an old-fashioned campground, very close to town, with friendly owners. This park will serve you well if you plan to stay in town for a few days. It is a big gravel parking lot with a few trees. They have a pool and free wi-fi.

In the area:
The Turquoise Trail | Read our postcard Read our Postcard
Round House - State Capitol Building | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Loretto Chapel | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Palace of the Governors | Read our postcard Read our Postcard
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Read our postcard Read our Postcard
Mission of San Miguel | Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Jackalope | Read our postcard Read our Postcard

Restaurants:
The Shed | Review
Anasazi | Review
Pasqual's | Review

Dried Chilies in Santa Fe, New Mexico
 Local color in Santa Fe


Taos

Taos Valley RV Park  We Rate It  We Rate It  We Rate It +
This park sits just outside of town. It is unremarkable, but is convenient and has all the hook-ups. They have high-speed wireless internet, patios and picnic tables and it is very quiet.

In the area:
The Enchanted Circle Drive| Read our postcard Read our Postcard Photos!
Taos Pueblo | Read our postcard from Taos Pueblo Read our Postcard Photos!

Restaurants:
Orlando's | Review
Eske's | Review
The Trading Post | Review

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