RV rental Cibola National Forest, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Cibola National Forest, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Cibola National Forest was originally established in the late 1800s as a forest reserve park. The national forest's status was upgraded in the 1950s to grant it additional protection. The origin of Cibola, which is pronounced as “SEE-bo-lah,” is murky. It’s thought to be either a Zuni Native American word for their pueblos, which once dotted New Mexico or a Spanish word for buffalo.
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Getting Outdoors
Encompassing an astounding 1.6 million acres, Cibola National Forest is divided into four districts to make it easier for rangers to manage: Mountainair, Sandia, Magdalena, and Mt. Taylor. A majority of these districts are inside the New Mexico state border. There are several hundred miles of established trails for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers to explore. The buttes and mesas rising from the panoramic desert also are popular with rock climbers. It’s not uncommon to spot a colorful speck slowly inching its way up a massive rock face on an early morning. Due to the extreme temperature and weather conditions, rock climbers tend to hit their favorite crags very early in the morning to beat the heat.
Camping at Cibola National Forest
By renting a camper, it’s easier to get an early start on a long hike or fishing excursion. RV camp at Cibola National Forest, which has 18 developed campgrounds for RVs and tents. The McGaffey Campground near Gallup is one of the few National Forest campgrounds with full hookups for RVs and campers. However, bear in mind that reservations cannot be made online, and RV sites are handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Exploring the Area
Though Albuquerque is famous for being mentioned by a Looney Tunes character on a regular basis along with its fabulous annual Balloon Fiesta, the neighboring towns have plenty of charm, history, and attractions, which can be discovered with only the help of a rental motorhome. Algodones, NM, is in particular known for its casino, the Black Mesa Casino. In addition to over 600 slot machines, it also features poker tables and delicious restaurant fare.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
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