RV New Mexico to Enjoy More Than Just Native American Artifacts

By RA Manseau

Sacred Nambe Falls, New Mexico Camping

RV New Mexico for the opportunity to step back in time. From a few decades to millions of years the history of New Mexico is well preserved and available for exploration. The State is beautiful, different and magical. There are New Mexico Campgrounds near most places you wish to spend time. This is the perfect vacation for the history buff and the art lover.

New Mexico camping in the Carson National Forest offers unlimited recreational opportunities all year long. The scenery of this mountainous forest is incredible. The weather is cool and inviting during the summer which makes this a very popular place to enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, mountain bike and motorcycle riding. There are plenty of hospitable New Mexico campgrounds in the area for you to choose from.

Just to the south of Carson National Forest is Santa Fe National Forest. At the upper north western edge of the forest is Taos. The area is incredibly beautiful which explains why it is a thriving art community. This artistic community has so much to do and see beyond the arts. While New Mexico camping in the Taos area you may wish to enjoy white water rafting, fishing, hiking, horse back and llama riding and rock climbing during the warm months and during the winter, excellent skiing. There are historical sites and museums all through the area that give visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Native Americans centuries ago.

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Five Tips & Hints to RV New Mexico

Plan ahead and book your New Mexico campsite online!
New Mexico's dry climate offers low humidity and 70% sunshine year round which makes it an ideal destination spot for RV snowbirds.
Ruins from as early as 1300 A.D. pervade the desert landscape of New Mexico, making it a history buff's favorite state.
If you love to shop, don't miss the Santa Fe Premium Outlets, which offer savings of 25% to 65%! You'll find these shops off I-25 and Cerrillos Road in Sante Fe.
To obtain your hunting or fishing license for your New Mexico camping trip visit the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish website.

Church of San Felipe, New Mexico Campgrounds

While exploring the northern section of New Mexico, near Espanola, there is a small chapel called "El SANTUARIO DE NUESTRO SENOR DE ESQUIPULAS" (The Shrine of Our Lord of Esquipulas), it is also called the "Lourdes of America". This chapel can be found in the hills of “El Potrero” in the small village of Chimayo which is off highways #76 and #503. Santuario de Chimayo is the destination of tens of thousands of pilgrims and visitors each year; many are looking for healing of mind and/or body. The dirt from this shrine is believed by many to have miraculous power. People come every day of the year and take away dirt from the small hole in the floor of a small candle lit room called “El Pocito” (Little Well). It is amazing that the hole in the floor appears to remain constant in size and depth despite the many pilgrims removing the dirt. This charming chapel is intriguing and worth slipping of the beaten path to visit, whether you are a believer or not.

Santa Fe could easily consume the whole of your RV New Mexico camping trip. There are museums to educate and entertain all ages from toddler through adult. Adjacent to the New Mexico History Museum is the Palace of the Governors. This is the oldest continually occupied building it the Untied States. It was originally built in the early 1600’s as the seat of government for the Spanish. This Museum is an excursion into the past that is unlike any other. For the Art lover Santa Fe is paradise. The city has art galleries and museums in abundance. Santa Fe has plenty of New Mexico campgrounds in the surrounding area to park your RV or pitch your tent.

Rio Grande River, RV New Mexico

New Mexico is famous for its pueblos and adobe style architecture. Not as commonly talked about are the Carlsbad Caverns in the south east section of the state. The park contains over 100 known caves. These magnificent natural caves are millions of years old. The deepest cavern in the United States, Lechuguilla Cave, is among these. The Big Room is a must see and it is partially wheel chair accessible. While the weather above ground in southern New Mexico is at times unpredictable and even harsh the temperature inside the caves is always approximately 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Guided or self guided Tours of the caverns are available. Reservations are recommended for some of the more popular tours. For more information about the Carlsbad Caverns consult the Carlsbad Caverns National Park website.

An New Mexico camping vacation is unlike any other. The history in this region is well preserved and the historical sites your family has the opportunity to explore are among the oldest in the nation.