Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground

The Great Outdoors

Santa Fe is smack dab in the middle of the state, so when you decide to do some Santa Fe camping, you will find it easy to reach some of the state’s hidden gems and best parks. Villanueva State Park is a lovely example of what you can see when you take your RV rental for a drive to the banks of the Pecos River, nearly 5,000 feet up in the mountains. The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive are the mesmerizing sandstone cliffs on either side of the Pecos River, known for their vibrant yellow and red colors that reflect the sunlight, producing some amazing photo ops.Storrie Lake State Park has some epic waterfront of its own, with dazzling shores along Storrie Lake. You can do some fishing, swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking when you choose to visit this lakefront park. Eagle Nest Lake State Park has a lake of its own, fully stocked with crappie, bass, trout, and an assortment of other freshwater fish that you can catch and cook over a campfire. The best part of visiting this lake east of Taos, are the views you’ll get to enjoy, nearly 8,000 feet up in the mountains on Mount Wheeler.For a real dose of excitement, head to the southeast corner of the state to see some exquisite national parks. Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park just over the border in Texas are some natural wonders worth checking out if you have the time and energy to drive to them. Carlsbad Caverns National Park has some of the world’s largest underground cave systems, with a myriad of caverns, subterranean passages, and a nightly bat migration where countless bats pour out of the caves to go hunting for insects. You can stay in the park overnight, or visit the nature center at the park when you drive your campervan rental to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Exploring the City

You and your camper rental will feel right at home when you stay at the Rancheros De Santa Fe Campground, but if you want to visit the city for a day or night, Santa Fe is very close to your RV park. The capital city of New Mexico is home to a great deal of fun and thrilling sights to see, like the New Mexico State Capitol Building or the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. Tons of other examples of Southwestern-style architecture line the boulevards of the historic downtown area, reminiscent of the Old West depicted in Western movies.The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is home to an unbelievable collection of the famed 20th-century artist who became famous painting flowers. This lovely collection pays homage to the New Mexico resident known the world over for her mesmerizing artwork and style. An art space, gallery, and workshop classroom comprise this fascinating museum, and there is a gift shop where you can purchase artsy souvenirs for friends and family back home.The Museum of International Folk Art is another place to soak up some of the local lifestyles, studying folk art and culture from all over the world. From Peru to Syria and everywhere in between, you can learn about foreign societies while seeing their artwork and clothing, among other things. There is so much more you can do when you rent an RV near Rancheros De Santa Fe Campground, so book your RV rental as soon as you can.