Albuquerque KOA

The Great Outdoors

The amazing views of Cibola National Forest should be on the agenda for anyone enjoying an RV rental near Albuquerque. There you can find over 1.6 million acres of land to explore throughout the Sandia, Manzano, and Apache Kid wilderness areas. The elevations reach over 11,000 feet with interesting spots to explore like lava flows, prehistoric ruins, and ice caves along with activities like fishing and hunting for deer or turkey. You can find camping along with off-road trails, scenic drives, boating, and plenty more to explore.You can also visit the Petroglyph National Monument near Rio Rancho for a rare sight with plenty of history. Native American and Spanish settlers carved their designs and symbols into volcanic rocks here, and they remain preserved for visitors to marvel. You can find three trails to traverse, each featuring their own unique landmarks along the way. While many of the petroglyphs date back to 500 A.D., some are believed to date back to 2000 B.C. and possibly prior.Another amazing area worth a look is Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge which can be found to the south in La Joya. You will probably want to pick up a flower guide before you hit the trails with multiple miles to traverse. The quarter-mile Wildflower loop trail is a great way to stretch your legs while the Mesa View Trail gives you 3.8 miles for a more in-depth look into the area's geology. You can see a variety of wildlife here like mountain lions and pronghorns across multiple biomes including the Great Plains Short Grass Prairie and the Chihuahuan Desert.

Explore the City

While motorhome camping at Albuquerque KOA, you can check out tons of amazing attractions around the area. Taking a trip up to the peaks to ride the Sandia Peak Tramway is an exhilarating way to view the area. The world's longest aerial tramway and the views it provides are sights that should not be missed. The whole crew might also enjoy a trip to the ABQ BioPark Zoo. Exhibits cover a variety of themes here including Africa, Australia, Polar Bears, Carnivores, Birds of America, and plenty more. Along with the zoo, you can also find a botanical garden with over a mile of beautiful paths, and a pretty spectacular aquarium too.Albuquerque is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the United States, and stopping by Old Town to check out all the unique New Mexican cuisine and artisan shops is a treat. You can continue your dive into regional culture over at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. There you can find artifacts from the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico covering pottery, murals, photography, and so much more. You should be able to leave feeling much more enlightened when you take a trip to Albuquerque Museum, and those seeking broader views can check out the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. The kids will love the shows focused on dinosaurs you can enjoy at the Dynatheater, or even more at the planetarium. There’s no end to the amazing things you can find when you have an RV rental near Albuquerque KOA.