USA RV Park
Many stories are told about Route 66, and you can make your own story here with a stop at the USA RV Park. It is on the famous route in Gallup, New Mexico. The tribal parks of Mesa Verde, El Morrow, Window Rock, Four Corners and Monument Valley are all in the immediate area.
This campground is convenient to I-40 and has 119 large sites. Eighty-seven of the sites have full hookups and the rest have water and electricity. Nearly all the sites are pull through. There are 10 tent camping areas that have access to electricity and water.
Cable-TV and WiFi are available for a fee. Laundry, showers and bathrooms are available as well. The park offers a sports field, recreation area and a small store with basic supplies.
USA RV Park
2925 W. Historic Hwy. 66
Gallup, NM 87301
505-863-5021
usarvpark.com
Red Rock Park
Red Rock Park is a little out of the way, but it has much more than a campsite to offer. It is near the small town of Church Rock, 16 miles northeast of Gallup. The campground has huge red rocks around it, hence the name, which create a colorful display as the sun sets on them. You may climb to the top, which isn't easy, but the view is breathtaking. The park has a museum of prehistoric Native American art from the Anasazi, Hope and Navajo nations.
Red Rock Park has 300 sites, 250 of which have water and electric hookups. There is no sewer, but there is a dump station. About half the sites are pull through. The sites have grills and picnic tables and there's a small store for basic needs.
Red Rock Park
State Hwy. 118
Gallup, NM 87301
505-905-9330
gallup.nm.us
KOA at Gallup
The KOA at Gallup is another campsite along historic Hwy. 66, close to I-40. The campground is typical of KOA operations. It is not far from Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, which is another outdoor attraction.
This KOA has 48 sites, and all but six have full hookups. The park has 50-amp service on some sites. The park has 10 tent sites and has cabins for rent.
The campground has laundry, showers and bathrooms, a pool and hot tub. There's a pavilion for public use, a recreation room and a convenience store with basic supplies.
KOA Kampgrounds
3900 E. Historic Hwy. 66
Gallup, NM 87301
505-722-2333
koa.com
Article Written By James Jordan
James Jordan has been a writer and photographer since 1980. He has worked for newspapers in Arkansas, Tennessee, South Carolina and Kansas, winning state press association awards for writing, photography and page design. In 1995 he received his master's in Christian education and completed two years of Ancient Greek at the graduate level. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
