Pull off I-40 at Exit 194 into Moriarty, New Mexico's Route 66 gem and Turkey Capital. Six RV parks dot the area, with rates dipping to $29 a night at Cline's Corners. Camp here for cheap pads, neon sign photo ops, and quick drives to Santa Fe's adobe charm or ancient Quarai Pueblo ruins.
Moriarty hugs historic Route 66 along Interstate 40, where massive neon signs light up the skyline for eastbound travelers. The town crowns itself Turkey Capital of New Mexico, drawing crowds to its September Turkey Festival with parades, turkey trots, and farm-fresh feasts. Venture minutes north to Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument; explore crumbling adobe churches from 1300s tribes. Or blast 45 minutes west to Albuquerque's Old Town or east to Tucumcari's quirky diners.
Zia RV Park and Campground draws solitude seekers to its quiet lots near Old Route 66. Happy Trails Campground fits families chasing open skies and playground vibes. Longhorn Ranch RV and Horse Motel serves riders with corrals and WiFi, starting at $47/night amid horse country. Happy Trails RV Park LLC packs showers, 50-amp hookups, and pet welcomes into $34-$35/night sites. Cline's Corners RV Park nails budget travelers with WiFi from $29/night, just off the interstate.
Moriarty bills itself as New Mexico's Turkey Capital and a Route 66 stopover. Giant neon Route 66 signs rise above I-40, drawing photo hunters. The town hosts a lively September Turkey Festival with races, parades, and poultry eats; Salinas Pueblo ruins lie minutes north for history buffs.
Zia RV Park and Campground, Happy Trails Campground, Longhorn Ranch RV and Horse Motel, Happy Trails RV Park LLC, and Cline's Corners RV Park cluster near Moriarty. Most sit off I-40 Exits 194 or 218, minutes from Old Route 66. Expect WiFi at three spots, plus showers and pet options at Happy Trails RV Park LLC.
Yes, Happy Trails RV Park LLC explicitly allows pets with showers and 50-amp hookups at $34-$35/night. Other parks like Zia and Happy Trails Campground likely welcome them too; call ahead to confirm policies. Most sites hug I-40 for easy access with your furry crew.
