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Chuck___
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Dec 06, 2018

Need recommendations for Arizona, New Mexico trip

We are planning a trip where we have never been before and would like some advice and suggestions. The wife and I retired this summer and have a 2017 Ford dually diesel 4X4 and a 34 foot 5th wheel....
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fanrgs
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Dec 15, 2018
For recommendations on camping in the Mess Verde area, see my Colorado mountains camping blog post HERE.

New Mexico state parks are the best bargain we have found anywhere if you need hookups--$14/night for W/E/dump and $18/night for FHU, including daily park pass and free hot showers. Our favorites are Heron Lake, Sugarite Canyon, and South Monticello at Elephant Butte, but we have camped at many others. PM me for additional NM recommendations.

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