New Mexico Journeys
It’s not new and it’s not Mexico. Organized in six sections with trips originating from Albuquerque. Provides interesting places, camping spots, resources for RVers and reviews of any restaurants we visit.
North-Central New Mexico
Last updated: Dec. 31, 2025
Northeast New Mexico
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Journey details
From Albuquerque to Valles Caldera National Preserve, Hwy 550 to Hwy 4
Bernalillo, N.M.
If you’re starving on the way home, Bosque Brewery in Bernalillo has RV parking in a gravel lot. Brewery is on north side of Hwy. 550 (on left returning to Albuquerque).
Highway 4 from Jemez Springs to Valles Caldera National Preserve
Jemez Springs, N.M.
Mile 29 – Also near Redondo Campground is a boondocking area. Entrance is a dirt logging road turn west (right if coming from Jemez Springs) off Hwy. 4, which runs north-south for a few miles here. Several campfire rings, cut logs all around, but there are a few spots with nice views of San Diego Canyon.
Mile 32 – Jemez Falls Campground requires reservations. This was full when we arrived at 1 p.m. on a rainy Saturday. You can drive in to the short hike to see Jemez Falls. There are signs saying no RVs, but our Ekko did fine, though the end stuck out a little. I would not take a larger RV down there though. Bathrooms located here.
East Fork Trailhead – Nice parking area with picnic tables. Good lunch stop.
Los Conchas Forest Access
Mile 35 – Cross-country ski trail (on the right if you are heading toward Valles Caldera)
Mile 38 – Trail head into Valles Caldera National Monument, $15 per pedestrian.
Mile 39 – Turnoff into Valles Caldera Visitors Center. $25 fee for private vehicles. Various discounts.
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