RV Rental Jemez Springs, NM

A short drive north or south on NM-4 in your Jemez Springs camper rental will bring you to many exciting places, helping you to enjoy the gorgeous state of New Mexico, widely known as the “Land of Enchantment”, and for good reason, too. In fact, you need not even leave town to find yourself in the sprawling Santa Fe National Forest and its 1.5 million acres of protected desert land and forest spanning two mountain ranges. This undeveloped area is mostly backcountry wilderness that is perfect for camping. Adjacent to the forest and not far from town is the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which is home to many endangered animals and the state of New Mexico’s largest herd of elk. The preserve is named for the Valles Caldera, a 13.7-mile wide hole in the Earth’s crust, and the area is peppered with tall grass meadows, volcanic lava domes, hot springs, and other geological phenomena. Jemez National Recreation Area sits next to the Preserve and attracts 1.6 million visitors a year who take part in its many outdoor activities like rock climbing, fishing, hunting, and hiking.

Packed neatly in this exciting area, don’t forget to take a ride to Bandelier National Monument in your Jemez Springs rental RV and surround yourself in the ancient ruins of the Pueblo people, who built many of the continent’s oldest recorded structures.

Carson National Forest is not too far when you rent an RV in Jemez Springs, and can be reached in a few short hours; it features Wheeler Peak, the tallest mountain in the state at 13,161 feet tall. The forest has six breathtaking wilderness areas, and many Pueblo adobe structures too.

If you don’t mind driving five hours in your Jemez Springs motorhome rental, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is well worth the trip. This geologist’s paradise features some of the most stunning sights you can possibly imagine, namely its massive underground cave systems under the Guadalupe Mountains which contain some of the largest chambers in the world. The park is also crucial to endangered bat species, and you can observe their migration and their daily exodus at sunset each day.

Although Jemez Springs is tiny, there is still some fun to be had in town. The Jemez State Monument is home to the remains of a 16th-century Native American pueblo structure as well as a 17th-century Spanish mission called San Jose de los Jemez. Here you can gain new perspective and learn a thing or two about the exciting convergence of cultures.

Nearby, the amazing Soda Dam will impress you; the Soda Dam is the result of a mineral buildup that has naturally blocked the Jemez River over the years. The Jemez Hot Springs are the perfect place to go if you seek to relax, unwind, and rehabilitate your body in the healing geothermal, mineral-rich waters. These outdoor natural springs provide many essential benefits for your skin and your general wellbeing when you submerge yourself in their heated waters.

Since Jemez Springs is mostly known as an outdoors vacation spot, it is easy to find places to camp or stay when you rent an RV. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find a more suitable town to visit, with its unparalleled natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.

Vista Linda Campground is close to town and has lots of campsites. Although you can park your RV here, there are no power hookups so you might have to rough it for a few days. Jemez Falls Campground is located in a ponderosa pine forest surrounded by tranquil meadows and is a nice isolated campground to relax and unwind. Jemez Falls, the largest waterfall in the Jemez Mountains, is a short distance away and a perfect hiking destination. Finally, Fenton Lake State Park is a good option because it leaves you in the general vicinity of all the major attractions Jemez Springs has to offer, and lets you camp beside a gorgeous fishing lake full of freshwater fish. With a little exploration in your Jemez Springs RV rental, you are sure to find many more incredible and hidden spots to camp!