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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

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Recent RV rental reviews in Santa Fe National Forest

Lee M.

March, 2025

Spacious, easy to use for first time RV users.
Erin B.

March, 2025

This camper was perfect for our national park trip! Clean, updated, easy to use and maneuver. Brian was really flexible with us when we had to make last minute changes, and responded quickly to all of our messages. Would definitely book again!
Farran H.

March, 2025

Penny was a great vehicle, and Brian made the interactions very easy. He educated me on everything I needed to know and answered a few questions along the way.

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