RV rental Villanueva State Park, NM: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Many Villanueva State Park campers come here for the fishing. Anglers can cast their lines in the Pecos River in search of brown trout, rainbow trout, and Rio Grande Cutthroat trout. Large cottonwoods provide ample shade, making for a relaxing day of fishing. Anglers age 12 and older will need a New Mexico fishing license. The Pecos River also offers other opportunities for water recreation, such as kayaking and rafting, when the river is high enough in the spring. Villanueva State Park has just a few hiking trails, but the trails that it does host make for beautiful outings. The easiest trail is the El Cerro Trail, which is just over a mile in length and takes you to two great viewpoints overlooking the Pecos River and surrounding valleys. A more difficult two-mile Viewpoint Loop Trail starts across the bridge and climbs to the top of the canyon. The trail will take you to more spectacular views and an interpretive display of small ruins dating to approximately the 12th century. Photographers with an interest in birding and wildflowers will appreciate the many photographic subjects at Villanueva State Park. Springtime is exceptionally beautiful with the colorful palette of flowers covering the ground, but you’ll find bright colors year-round. Yellow warblers, sandpipers, and several species of sparrows are among the many different types of birds that call this park home. If you’re lucky, you may spot the elusive bobcats, mountain lions, and black bears.