RV rental Cibola National Forest, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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. In spite of the arid, harsh desert conditions, wildlife is surprisingly abundant, especially in the lowlands, arroyos, and canyons where water can be more easily found. In the wooded regions, which is farther north, black bear, deer, and elks are common sights. Elsewhere in Cibola National Forest, cougars, pronghorns, and several other species of wildlife can be observed both in air and on land. Biologists know that there are at least 30 endangered and threatened species dwelling within the park, including the Mexican spotted owl. Further away from the city, the night sky is especially clear thanks to low humidity and pollution. The Milky Way is easy to view during the summer months, and in winters, several nebulas and astronomical bodies can be seen with the naked eye.