With its diverse landscape, offering both vast deserts and expansive mountains, New Mexico is one of the ultimate destinations for trips in the RV. Whether you're trucking down Route 66 in search of classic road trip stops, observing debris from crashed spacecraft, or diving into the most incredibly blue swimming holes you've ever laid eyes on, this trip will show you firsthand why they call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment, and you can take it all in from the comfort of your RV!
4800 North College Avenue, Bethany, United States
The truth is out there... and there's a good chance you might find it at the International UFO Museum and Research Center! Full of incredible relics, original news clippings, and stunning displays, this quirky little museum covers Roswell's brush with the extraterrestrial in a fun and interactive way.
Kids will especially love the detailed replicas of the spaceship that allegedly crashed in the New Mexico desert, while adults can explore a library filled with some of the weirdest titles relating to ufology.
There's also a gift shop where you can snag some alien-themed goodies, and the staff will even mail a postcard for you, so your friends will know you haven't been abducted while camping out.
The Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is a must-visit destination for history lovers. Covering three pueblo ruins, the monument stands as a reminder of the Pueblo people who have occupied the New Mexico desert since the ninth century.
The self-guided tour only takes about half an hour, and will lead you through the ruins while educating you on the cultures that build the impressive structures.
Tip: Be sure to stop by the visitor center in Mountainair first. They'll give you the scoop on how to best experience the three separate sites that make up the monument.
Escape the desert heat at the Alamogordo / White Sands KOA! With a pool where you can cool off, a shady covered patio, and a sweet rec room, and pedal go-karts for rent, there are plenty of ways to find enjoyment here when you're not relaxing in your tent, RV or cabin.
Pro tip: they'll rent you some sleds to take with you if you decide to visit White Sands National Monument-- speeding down the pure white gypsum dunes will put your childhood sledding hill to shame!
The dunes at the White Sands National Monument really have to be seen to be believed. Good thing they're on your trip route!
From just reading about the Monument, you might wonder what's so great about a big sandy desert, but once you find yourself in the park, you'll marvel at the absolute magnitude of the place and its glistening white dunes.
White Sands National Monument is one of the few places you can "get away from it all," as you find yourself standing in complete isolation, with no signs of civilization in any direction. It's truly one of the most peaceful places in America.
Tip: Be sure to pack a sled in the RV! Hitting the dunes will put your old sledding hill to shame.
You've been to a forest before, but how about a forest where the trees are made of missiles?
The White Sands Missile Range Museum is an incredible museum that celebrates "rocket science" in its purest form. In fact, it's thanks to the experiments that took place at the White Sands Missile Range that we ended up putting men on the moon.
The museum houses loads of interesting artifacts, well-designed exhibits on rocket history, and the aforementioned "missile forest," where you can walk among dozens of actual rockets!
This museum is located on the military base, so you'll have to pass a security check to get in. Make sure you've taken care of those warrants before you visit.
814 Weinrich Rd, Las Cruces, NM, US
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Not only does the Las Cruces KOA location come with the well-maintained campsites, friendly staff, and great amenities that are standard to each location, but this KOA campground also has something extra special: a stunning view.
When the sun goes down, cozy up to your campfire and take in the twinkling lights of the nearby city. We guarantee you've never had a campsite with scenery like this. Ask for an RV site with a view, and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets!
Hidden deep beneath the Chihuahuan Desert are more than 119 limestone caves, and get this: You can explore a whole bunch of them at Carlsbad Caverns National Park!
Whether you're an experienced caver or just looking for an hour of underground fun, Carlsbad Caverns offers incredible cave tours for all ages and skill levels.
You'll descend 800 feet into the Earth on a 1.2-mile trek, but once you see the awe-inspiring subterranean sights, all that huffing and puffing will be worth it.
Hey, if you're going to get a workout, you might as well do it inside a true natural wonder, right?
4800 North College Avenue, Bethany, United States
4800 North College Avenue, Bethany, United States
4800 North College Avenue, Bethany, United States
4800 North College Avenue, Bethany, United States
With stunning natural wonders, quirky roadside attractions, and some of the best food in the nation, the Land of Enchantment is practically built for the Great American Road Trip. What are you waiting for? Load up the RV and hit the road!