Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post is a privately-owned campground located just minutes off of Historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Our correspondent Kate Dunbar from KatesCuriousKitchen.com stayed here on her epic solo adventure traveling the Mother Road. To hear Kate’s complete review of Enchanted Trails, listen to Campground of the Week episode #81, and to hear more about her entire Route 66 journey, check out RVFTA episode #140: Kate Gets Her Kicks on Route 66.
The Campground
Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post is a large campground with 135 sites, 127 of which are pull thrus. There are a variety of site options including 20/30/50 amp, water, and sewer. The prices are incredibly reasonably at $30-$37 per night, and the campground offers Good Sam, AAA, and Passport America membership discounts.
One of the particularly unique offerings at Enchanted Trails is the vintage trailer rental option. For $56-$86 per night you can stay in one of the following vintage treasures:
- 74′ Silver Streak
- 59′ Spartan
- 69′ Airstream
- 63′ Winnebago
- 56′ Yellowstone
- 56′ Teardrop
Enchanted Trails offers plenty of amenities to keep you comfortable during your stay:
- Pool and Spa
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Updated showers and restrooms
- Onsite Propane
Kate particularly enjoyed the campsite Trading Post where visitors will find Native American crafts, southwest foods, vintage trailer kitsch, and Route 66 memorabilia.
Regional Attractions
There are so many regional attractions near Enchanted Trails RV Park, and the hardest part of planning your visit will be squeezing everything in. The most important thing to know, however, is that there are many popular festivals throughout the year and you will have to book early if you want a campsite during any of the following:
- The Albuquerque International Balloon Festival in October
- The New Mexico State Fair in September
- Santa Fe Indian Market in August
- Gathering of Nations in April
Other area attractions include:
- 3 extinct volcanoes
- Sandia Peak Tramway
- Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
- Farmers’ markets when the Hatch Chilies are in season
And of course, it wouldn’t be a Campground of the Week review from Kate Dunbar without some great area food suggestions:
Thanks to Kate Dunbar for this great review of Enchanted Trails RV Park & Trading Post. And also a big thanks to our sponsors for supporting weekly content for all our RV and camping fools:
For more resources on planning an amazing trip to Albuquerque, check out what our friends from over at Kidtripster have to say here and here.
See you at the Campground!
Stephanie + Jeremy
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