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The presence of the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) here has only strengthened Roswell's image in the public's imagination as the United States' UFO central. If you’re curious, book an RV in Roswell, NM for a chance to investigate.

Roswell is located in the semi-arid High Plains of New Mexico, and the first non-indigenous settlers here had to abandon the site because of a lack of water. In the 1860s, a Nebraska transplant constructed two adobe buildings from where the rest of the present-day city expanded. The founder named the newly built settlement after his father.

From Cenotes to Caves: Encounters of the Scenic Kind

Having found the best Roswell RV rentals by owner, you’re now ready to explore what lies beyond the bustle of downtown. Roswell may look dry at first glance, but it’s surrounded by life heavily dependent on water. Less than a half an hour drive by Roswell camper rental, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge straddles the Pecos River and is pockmarked by more than 70 natural sinkholes of varying shapes and sizes. These attract migrating lesser sandhill cranes, snow geese, and northern shovelers along with more than 300 other species of birds. City dwellers are equally drawn to the wetland’s trails, so lace up your hiking boots for an invigorating walk.

Immerse yourself in the endless water-based fun at Bottomless Lakes State Park, also half an hour away in your Roswell RV trailer rental. Nine lakes (more like sinkholes or cenotes) of blue and green hues bordered by high red bluffs beckon visitors to swim, fish, and, hike. You can camp here too. Despite what the old Wild West cowboys believed, the lakes are not bottomless: Dive to a depth of 90 feet at Lake Lea for a look at endangered fish species.

Within a couple hours' drive from Roswell lies one of the state's natural wonders, the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Above ground, deep rocky canyons, desert wildlife, and orange-blossomed cacti greet you before you descend to the star of the show: 119 caves with creative names Kings Palace, Queens Chamber, and Big Room, and fascinating limestone formations like the Witch's Finger, Totem Pole, and Iceberg Rock.

Join one of the ranger-guided tours to get to know the 'rooms' better, or camp out for a night for a family-friendly star walk or moon hike. The park does not offer onsite camping for your Roswell motorhome rental but you have options in Whites City or the town of Carlsbad closeby.