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LarryDel
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2020

best non interstate route from Cottonwood to Albuquerque

We try to avoid Interstate Highways if possible. What is a good route from Cottonwood, AZ to Albuquerque, NM? Looking for scenic routes that are safe for RV's and that have a few campgrounds along the...
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Bill_Satellite
Explorer II
Oct 21, 2020
There appears to be one logical path. 260 to Camp Verde, Payson and Show Low. The 60 all the way to I-25 for a short trip into Albuquerque. If you are so inclined you will want to stop and visit the Large Array Telescope research center just West of Soccoro. I have been on 60 from Show Low to I-25 but cannot speak of the road between Cottonwood and Show Low.
Pie Town has an RV park and a State park in Datil listed on RV Parky but I have not camped along this route.

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