Approximately 160 miles northeast of Sunland Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park has plenty of unique activities. Start at the visitor center to learn about the park through films and exhibits, grab a bite to eat in the restaurant, and shop for gifts and books. The caverns are the main attraction, and you can take a ranger-guided tour or move at your own pace. Surface trails, including Rattlesnake Canyon and the Guadalupe Ridge Trail, are available for desert hiking. End the day observing bats coming out of the caverns, watch the night sky with rangers, or be there before dawn to see the bats return to their home. Explore Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas, 125 miles to the northeast of Sunland Park. Established in 1966 by an act of Congress, this area consists of over 86,000 acres where you can take scenic drives or go hiking and backpacking. If you have the correct permits, you can bring your own horses to ride on park trails. Many of the peaks rise more than 7,000 feet above sea level. At 8,751 feet above sea level, Guadalupe Peak is the highest natural point in the state. About 100 miles north of Sunland Park, White Sands National Park has the planet's biggest gypsum dune field, which is visible from space. The dunes are pure white and remarkable, and you can even go sledding on some of them. Bring any simple plastic sled, or buy one at the park's visitor center. It also sells wax you can use to manage your sledding direction and speed.
Franklin Mountains State Park in Texas is less than 30 minutes from Sunland Park. Hunt for geocaches, or find a quiet spot to watch birds. More than 100 miles of trails are available for hiking and mountain biking across approximately 27,000 acres. Multiple tent sites and five RV sites are open for camping. Bring your rock-climbing equipment to scale the walls at Sneed's Cory or McKelligon Canyon. Rangers regularly lead bike rides, hikes, and art events. Leasburg Dam State Park is within 1 hour of Sunland Park and set on the banks of the Rio Grande. Find stillness in the gorgeous cactus garden, and watch the local birds. Take advantage of the observatory when it's open, and stick around after dark for exquisite night sky views. Choose one or more of the hiking trails if you want to get some exercise. You can also get out on the water for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and canoeing. Pancho Villa State Park has a visitor center in a 120-year-old U.S. Customs house. The park experienced the last armed invasion in the continental United States. General Francisco Villa, also known as "Pancho," attacked Camp Furlong and Columbus in 1916 before being pursued by General "Black Jack" Pershing and 10,000 American troops. In addition to learning more about the rich history of the state park, you can attend special events, go on picnics and hikes, enjoy a cactus garden, view the wildlife, and go camping.
Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona consists of more than 12,000 acres. An eight-mile scenic drive takes you to Massai Point for full panoramic views of the mountains, or you can get out and hike miles of trails. Visit Faraway Ranch to see one of the area's original pioneer homesteads. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is home to cliff dwellings dating back to the 13th century. Today, you can learn about these settlements at this monument consisting of 533 acres of preserved history. Drive your Sunland Park, New Mexico RV rental to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument to learn about past interactions between the Spanish and Pueblo. Visit both an excavated Pueblo Mound, or tour the museum to see artifacts and tools of the Las Humanas people. Outdoor activities include bird watching, hiking, and picnicking. If you call in advance, you can schedule a petroglyph tour.
RV campgrounds give you and your fellow campers in your Sunland Park, New Mexico RV rental places to stay the night. The El Paso West/Anthony KOA Journey is a great choice in the area. There are fantastic views of the Franklin Mountains, spacious pull-thru sites, and plenty of opportunities to watch birds or go hiking. Enjoy a pet-friendly dog park at the campgrounds and have easy access to I-10. Mission RV Park has plenty of accommodations on its more than 15 acres of land, and it offers shaded RV spots. Let the little ones have fun on the playground, and anyone can work up a sweat on the basketball or volleyball courts. A Jacuzzi offers a chance to warm up, relax, or cool down at the pool. Additional amenities in this pet-friendly park include showers, cable, laundry, and evening security. Desert Oasis Park has 33 RV sites for short- and long-term stays, and pets are allowed. The combination of pull-thru and back-in sites offer full hookups, but the best part is its convenient location. With just a short drive, you can reach the Franklin Mountains, ride the Wyler Aerial Tramway, or visit the Zin Valle Vineyards. There's even a movie theater right across the street.
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