RV rental Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Beyond the boundaries of the national monument, scenic desert landscapes await. Gallinas Peak is a quiet and relatively unknown mountain, two factors that make it worth checking out. The peak is surrounded by desert plains, making it easy to spot for travelers passing by on the highways; it has a road to the summit where you'll find a fire tower and several radio towers. The view from the peak is panoramic and unobstructed; climb up the fire tower, and the view goes from spectacular to out of this world. The base and sides of Gallinas Peak are heavily forested, and there aren't any trails for hiking, but that won't be a problem once you've taken in the view. Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is another place to check out while camping in Mountainair. The refuge features a diverse collection of biological systems that support a variety of plant and animal life. Much of the sanctuary is an arid landscape, but the Rio Grande River flows through it. The river supplies water to support the ecosystems, which include a pinyon-juniper woodland, a desert, prairie grassland, and a shrub-steppe plateau. The preserve has nature trails where you can hike, take photos, or observe the scenery; park employees occasionally host lectures, guided hikes, and other events. Head a two-hour drive south with the Mountainair camper rental and spend a day or two exploring Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. It was created in 1939 to provide sanctuary to the cranes, geese, and ducks that winter here and pass through when migrating. The refuge is settled between two mountain ranges and consists of woodlands, riverbanks, and dry desert. You can hike and mountain bike on the refuge trails, and there are guided tours that can inform you about the history and archaeology of the area and are worth checking out.