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2gypsies1
Aug 14, 2015Explorer III
Here's the RV parking information. Unfortunately, it seems you're too late to stay on the grounds. Why not try much earlier for next year? It's well worth it to stay on the grounds. The dry camping spots are great and the balloons can land right in front of you. The free shuttle begins at 6am each morning and runs to late evening. We got picked up right at our door. If you'd rather walk, it only takes 15 minutes or so. Dry camping is easy to do if you have a generator.
Parking and traffic are absolutely horrible for those that drive in daily from outside the park. Also, RV parks raise their rates during this time period so it's not going to be cheaper staying off-site. A dry camping spot is only $30. People drive from as far as Santa Fe to stay in a RV park.
We spent 10 days there with a group of full-timers and we crewed for a balloon. You can volunteer to do so. For our time, we got an awesome long ride and other perks.
Don't pass up the Fiesta!
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Parking and traffic are absolutely horrible for those that drive in daily from outside the park. Also, RV parks raise their rates during this time period so it's not going to be cheaper staying off-site. A dry camping spot is only $30. People drive from as far as Santa Fe to stay in a RV park.
We spent 10 days there with a group of full-timers and we crewed for a balloon. You can volunteer to do so. For our time, we got an awesome long ride and other perks.
Don't pass up the Fiesta!
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
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