The Stunning New Mexico Drive That Is One Of The Best Road Trips You Can Take In America

There are so many possibilities for amazing road trips throughout the gorgeous state of New Mexico. The difficulty in choosing a route is a testament to how many fascinating and beautiful places there are to stop and explore, but we think we have put together the perfect road trip through southern New Mexico that will have you exploring deserts, mountains, and forests. This might just be one of the most stunning New Mexico road trips — see if you agree!

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Your first stop on this stunning road trip is the breathtaking White Sands National Park. Found near the Mexico border, White Sands National Park is the place to explore 275 square miles of pure white sand dunes. Whether you want to hike around, take photos, or even try your hand at some sand sledding, White Sands National Park will definitely be a highlight of your trip.

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Your next stop is the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument found near Las Cruces, New Mexico. This protected area is filled with hundreds of archaeological sites where you can explore petroglyphs and other ancient sites. This area is also famous for its use as a hideout by outlaw Billy the Kid.

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Your next stop on this journey is Radium Springs, New Mexico. Radium Springs is a great place where you can explore historic sites, wineries, and the Leasburg Dam State Park. If you are looking for a place to camp on your road trip, this is the perfect place to set up near the river for the night and get some fishing in!

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Your final stop on this trip is the Gila National Forest. The Gila National Forest can be found in the southwest part of New Mexico, and is one of the best places in the state to explore mountains, canyons, and forests. If you're lucky, you may even see some of the wildlife that the Gila National Forest is well known for including black bear, mountain lions, elk, bighorn sheep, and even wild turkey!

This is truly a road trip that you will remember. Do you agree that this is one of the most stunning New Mexico road trips? Be sure to let us know if you would add any stops! And don’t forget to take a look at our road trip essentials packing list. For related content, take a look at the most stunning natural wonders in NM:

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Need even more travel inspo? Take a look at this stunning footage from one of the most remarkable natural wonders in the state, if not the entire US!