Quick Summary:
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What makes New Mexico a great destination?
- There is so much more to New Mexico than just miles of desert and mountains.
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What kind of landscapes can be found in New Mexico?
- Encompassing the Chihuahuan Desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southwestern U.S. state also boasts some of the country’s most striking landscapes ranging from rolling dunes, deep canyons, and vast, star-studded night skies.
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What are some camping opportunities in New Mexico?
- Due to this spectacular terrain, camping in New Mexico is fantastic, with a vast array of great spots from the 200,000 acres of canyon wilderness in the Santa Fe National Forest to the White Sands National Monument, and the Petroglyph National Monument.
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What is a great way to experience New Mexico's beauty?
- So pack your bags and head to one of these campgrounds and spend the night under the stars.
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Aguirre Spring Campground
Angel Peak Scenic Area
Cherry Creek Campground, NM
Cibola National Forest
Cimarron Canyon State Park
City of Rocks State Park
Columbine Campground
Cosmic Campground
Navajo Lake State Park Cottonwood Campground
Datil Well Campground
Elephant Rock Campground
Gallo Campground
Gila National Forest
Heron Lake State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
Jemez Falls Campground
June Bug Campground
Morphy Lake State Park
Navajo Lake State Park
Rio Bravo Campground
Santa Fe National Forest
Sugarite Canyon State Park
Upper Scorpion Campground
Villanueva State Park
White Sands National Monument
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