Does anyone have a favorite rv park in this area? We plan on touring Gila Cliff dwellings and driving Trail of the Mountain Spirits Byway. Are there any special attractions anyone would recommend seeing while in this area? Will be there in July.

If you are into history some of the latest thinking is that the Coronado Expedition (1540 - 1542) to find the fabled seven cities of gold passed through about 35 miles to the west of Silver City.They would have come north roughly through Douglas Az, crossed Interstate 10 just inside the New Mexico state line and then continued up through an area called Mule Creek along route 78 which is 10 miles off 180 northwest of Silver City. North of there they most likely went through the Reserve area on 180 and finally way north up to the Zuni Pueblo area - which is south of Gallup NM.From there they turned east over to Albuquerque area where they wintered. This was a big expedition. Maybe 500 soldiers and 1,500 Indians from down in Mexico. And a herd of cattle, spare horses, etc.Don't know that there is actually anything at all to see or do in the Silver City area regarding Coronado but at least you'll have some idea of a bit of history in that area.I might mention that the scholars may not be in total agreement about Coronado's route so this is just some new thinking based on recent research. Starting back around WWII they thought maybe he went north more over on the Arizona side of the border.That's why route 191 over on the Arizona side is called the "Coronado Trail."

Rose Valley RV Park. Nice place.

We stayed at the KOA.... it was ok...nothing to write home about.Ron

On Rt.180 at the Arizona/N.M. border is a wonderful(water only) forest CG called Lake Luna. One of our favorites. In the fall, about Oct. its a great place to listen to the Elk Bugle at night. Rt 180 down to Silver City is one of the most beautiful drives. Along Rt.180 is the old Spanish gold mine Ghost town of Mogollon. Very narrow steep drive up to it tho. Check out the Catwalk. Beautiful walk along the creek.

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N7GLD
Explorer
Jun 03, 2014
We stayed at the Rose Valley RV park a month or so ago using Passport America. Great park and great area to explore.
jackandh2o
Explorer
Jun 03, 2014
City of Rocks was very interesting to us. Also another vote for Rose Valley RV Park.
rr2254545
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
REWahoo wrote:
Rose Valley RV Park. Nice place.

X2 stayed there for 5 days March 2013
trailertraveler
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
Forgot to mention the town of Pinos Altos.
trailertraveler
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
Check out the Geronimo Trail. City of Rocks State Park is not too far from Silver City. The Catwalk was heavily damaged by last years heavy rains and floods so call ahead to see how much has been reopened.
imgoin4it
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
Second vote for Rose valley RV park. If you are a member of the Elks they also have parking spots s with new hook ups.
jolooote
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
On Rt.180 at the Arizona/N.M. border is a wonderful(water only) forest CG called Lake Luna. One of our favorites. In the fall, about Oct. its a great place to listen to the Elk Bugle at night. Rt 180 down to Silver City is one of the most beautiful drives. Along Rt.180 is the old Spanish gold mine Ghost town of Mogollon. Very narrow steep drive up to it tho. Check out the Catwalk. Beautiful walk along the creek.
lanerd
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2014
We stayed at the KOA.... it was ok...nothing to write home about.

Ron
REWahoo
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
Duplicate post.
REWahoo
Explorer
Jun 01, 2014
Rose Valley RV Park. Nice place.