RV rental Santa Fe National Forest, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Santa Fe National Forest, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Unsurprisingly, Santa Fe National Forest sits twenty miles west of its namesake city, Santa Fe, in the north-central region of New Mexico. Stretching across an impressive 1.6 million acres, this mountainous forest has become a must-see for those who book an RV in Santa Fe County. Interstate Route 25 runs directly from Albuquerque and provides the easiest access to these spectacular landscapes.
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Getting Outdoors
Miles and miles of multi-use trails undulate through the dense forests and have become a playground for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders alike. Due to the vast size of the national park, you’ll want to take your Santa Fe camper rental for a ride and park it up at one of the convenient carparks found at the trailheads. Some popular tracks include the Jemez Falls Trail and an easy 0.5-mile stroll that leads walkers to a small opening and waterfall and the Dorothy Stewart Trail, which loops around the forests for 2 miles, providing a fantastic introduction to the natural flora and fauna that thrives here. Avid hikers camping at Santa Fe National Park can set their alarms for an early rise and tackle the challenging 9.5mile Nambe Lake Trail. With an elevation of 3,625 feet, this is no easy feat, so come prepared with lots of food and water.
Camping at Santa Fe National Forest
You’ll be stuck for choice when it comes to finding somewhere to park up your RV rental in Santa Fe National Forest. New Mexico allows primitive camping almost anywhere in the forest unless otherwise stated. All they ask is that you park up at least 100 feet away from streams and lakes, to help maintain a healthy ecosystem, and take all of your rubbish away with you.
Exploring the Area
Besides the great outdoors, the town of Santa Fe offers up some great cultural enrichment for those who are interested. Just opposite the infamous Santa Fe Plaza is the Palace of Governors, a museum that preserves and celebrates the intriguing past of Santa Fe. The building was originally used by Spanish settlers in the 1600s as a government building but fell out of use in the 18th century. Continue on to the New Mexico History Museum to heighten your knowledge of the history of the state as a whole. Wander through exhibitions that tell of New Mexico’s trials and tribulations in achieving independence, stories of Spanish heritage, and of the original Indian settlers.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Eldorado Ramble, NMSanta Fe, NM
- Bishop's Peak, NMSanta Fe National Forest, NM
- Glorieta Mesa Trail, NMSanta Fe, NM
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- Arroyo Hondo Open Space, NMSanta Fe National Forest, NM
- Thompson Peak Trail, NMSanta Fe National Forest, NM
- Sun Mountain Trail, NMSanta Fe, NM
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- Atalaya Mountain Via Atalaya Trail, NMSanta Fe National Forest, NM
- CampgroundsLocation
- Santa Fe KOA, NMSanta Fe County, NM
- Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground, NMSanta Fe County, NM
- Los Suenos de Santa Fe RV Resort & Campground, NMSanta Fe County, NM
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- Holy Ghost Group Area Campground, NMSan Miguel County, NM
- Black Canyon Campground, NMNew Mexico
- Jacks Creek Group Area, NMSan Miguel County, NM
- Johnson Mesa Campground, NMSan Miguel County, NM
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Recent RV rental reviews in Santa Fe National Forest
Randy S.
August, 2025
This was our first camper van rental experience and it was a huge success. Joe was very helpful in getting us oriented, The systems that we used worked well: refrigerator, water pump for cleaning, microwave, and awning. We are minimalists so we had ample power all the time. The vehicle drives well and easy to maneuver. All of the window openings allows for excellent flow of air when parked.
Ramon M.
August, 2025
Josh was a great host. We really enjoyed our trip. He communicated with us about how to get all the details done and the RV was spacious. Thanks Josh!
Greg L.
August, 2025
This was my first time pulling a camper trailer and took a family trip to Fenton Lake. Ken was fantastic and gave a great/thorough explanation of how to work everything and hook everything up prior to leaving. Made himself available if we ran into any issues. No issues with the camper at all. Everything worked exactly as it should. Had some damage on the kitchen sink prior to us leaving, but it really was no big deal, and Ken made sure that that was documented prior to us leaving. Very good experience. Next time we rent a camper we will definitely be a repeat customer. Thanks Ken.
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