RV rental New Mexico: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Rent an RV in Santa Fe and make the short drive south to the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, which translates as “white cliffs” in the Keresan language. It encompasses slot canyons and cone-shaped rock formations, with impressive views on offer from several lookout points. Follow the 1.2-mile Cave Loop Trail or the more challenging Canyon Trail, which leads into a narrow canyon before climbing atop the mesa for views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. Also of note is the short Veterans Memorial Trail that overlooks the picturesque Peralta Canyon and the peaks of Jemez Mountain. Nearby Pinon RV Park is a good base for visiting the Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, with full hookups and Wi-Fi available. In the far south of New Mexico, you’ll find the White Sands National Monument, a startlingly white landscape of gypsum sand dunes in the Chihuahuan Desert. It’s famed for the Trinity Site, where the world’s first atomic bomb test took place, as well as featuring several hiking trails that access its unique terrain. Begin at the White Sands Visitor Center before heading out on the Dunes Drive or discover the interpretive exhibits along the Dune Life Nature Trail. The Alamogordo / White Sands KOA is a short drive east of the park and has full hookups, a swimming pool, and a dog park to offer campers. If you’re interested in learning about New Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, travel northwest to visit the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. It encompasses what was once the largest building in North America, with 650 rooms that sprawl across two acres in Chaco Canyon. It served as the center of culture and commerce for the ancient Puebloan people and is today dotted with the ruins of houses and pathways that once connected the desert communities. Basic campsites are available for RVs under 35 feet in length at the park’s Gallo Campground while larger vehicles or those seeking more amenities can head to Moore’s RV Park or Angel Peak RV Park in Bloomfield.