The $10 rate is because we were part of a group where many extras were included so the site rate is unknown. We were dry camping & if you have the equipment to be self supporting for more than a few days the Balloon Fiesta should not be missed. Very well organised. The honey trucks were on constant patrol during the day. The water truck was never far away. The shuttles were adequate & accommodating in dropping off, especially at night when it is very easy to get disoriented in a huge temporary town sitting on wheels. Dumpsters were many & emptied regularly. A clock could be set to the 2:30AM trash truck in our area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I pretty much concur with the previous review which is well detailed. I would like to add a couple comments. Each RV is parked by someone in a golf cart. Not all of the staff know how far apart the motorhomes should be parked. We were in the dry camping area and they had us so close to our neighbor that our A/C sucked in his exhaust and kept setting off our carbon monoxide detector. He was diesel and we are gas so his generator vent was pointed at our door and was maybe 6' away! I would say you need to pay close attention to how close they try to park you and give them a little guidance on that. The area is all dirt with no gravel, shade or grass because it is a temp campground. It is very convenient to the balloon fiesta and we watched them land outside the front windshield of our RV. We were able to get a reservation 2 weeks in advance. I don't think we will stay there again because it was just a little too much "roughing" it for us. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This RV parking area is only open for the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta during the first three weeks of October. They offer three different areas of camping = Dry, or 20-amp & W, or 30-amp & W close to balloon launch sight. We camped in the 20-amp & W area. Rally style parking = 500 RVs side by side in different sections of the park. The have portable toilets and no showers. The park offers a septic service ($) that will drive to your RV to empty your tanks. Sites were semi-level with gravel or dirt. We were within walking distance of the Balloon launch sight, they also have free shuttle buses to and from. Electric power is provided by 24 hour large generators, if you're next to one they are noisy. If you are arriving with a group, you all must enter at the same time to be parked together. The greatest thing this RV park offers is being close (walk to) the launch sight, otherwise the driving and parking to get there is terrible. Make your reservation very early (refundable) as this sells out 9 months in advance. WiFi is available at local coffee shops within 2 miles of RV park. The Balloon Event was fantastic, 350 balloon launch on weekends, fireworks, morning and night glow balloons. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Concrete pads. Neat and clean. Near highway and easy to get to and fine, not too noisy. Nice area for walking dogs. Friendly people and assistance was helpful and available. Would stay there again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
There's no scenery in this RV park. It's just a huge parking lot. not a much of a place to walk your dog. HOWEVER, the staffs were nice & friendly. Bathroom was clean and they had private shower. After long hours of driving it was a bonus to use their indoor hot tub to get rid of the muscle aches. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We stayed here for just an overnight. It was clean and close to the highway. Not too much noise. We would stay there again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Although they had no cable, the antenna was plenty good for several local channels. The WiFi also worked very well. The park is very near I-40 but due to the retaining wall we couldn't hear any traffic. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We recently spent a week at the Central KOA in Albuquerque. It was extremely clean and well run. We really liked the location. The park is close to all of the area attractions. It is one block from Route 66, and the ramp on to I-40 is nearby. We spent some afternoons swimming in the pool which was very, very clean. Security patrols were often and regular, and we felt safe and secure. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Rather expensive. Stayed a couple weeks while waiting for a space at a cheaper quiet park. Too close to freeway noise. Had problems connecting to the Wi-Fi. Good park for young families and those with pets. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice and clean park. The neighborhood was a little questionable, most people made sure to put things away at night. Nice pet walk, pool was very clean. Overall, a nice park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I will preface this review by saying this was our first stay at a KOA. I'm not a big fan of paved parking lots disguised as RV parks, and that's just what it is. The highway noise was very loud. Bathrooms were clean, but in need of updating. Easy highway access and weak wifi, but no cable. Spots are very close together and what would normally be grass is filled in with pea gravel. I thought this was park was overpriced. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We had a very enjoyable stay here. Our daughter wanted to have a birthday campout with some friends. Despite the heaviest rains we have seen here in about a year, we had a great time. The staff was exceptional, the campground was very clean. The proximity to the Interstate means a lot of road noise, which we were able to block out with a fan and the rain hitting the pop-up. The airport is also close by, but we did not really notice a lot of jet noise. The view of Sandia Peak was very nice. It is a little expensive compared to other KOA's we have stayed at, but we would stay here again for a short stay or an overnight. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Extremely helpful staff. Did not have any problem with interstate noise however evening winds were quite brisk on 2 of the 3 evenings we were there. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Park was very clean. Easy access off of I-40. Wireless internet best in a park I have used. highway noise not a factor. We used a pull through and no problem getting in or out. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here just for one night as a stopover. We never unhooked our trailer. The hosts were exceptional, they said they would be there for 7 months. Pool was excellent, hot tub was in a seperate enclosed area and was excellent. Putt putt golf was the nicest of any campgrounds we stayed. It looked just like the photo on their website. We mentioned that we were probably not going to unhook, and order pizza delivered. It wasn't long before the host came on his golf cart with the phone number of the local Pizza Hut. I would say this was the nicest KOA we stayed our entire trip. I gave it a 9 because we were given the impression that this was not a very safe area. But we are always cautious, wherever we go. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Park was clean and well kept, but the campground staff was rude and resistant to giving any information about local interests, including restaurants. Not a pleasant stay, will not return. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The park was very well kept, however the sites were very close together. I had to back out of a pull through site because there was not enough room between rigs to turn out. Found it odd that a park such as this does not have cable tv. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. I felt the $55 rate, because of the balloon festival, to be a rip off as many others did. There were many empty sites our entire stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I really enjoyed our stay. Great staff. They kept the ground really clean! The park is easy to find, being so close to the Interstate. We didn't have much noise though, which was good. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Came in at 7:30 pm, self check-in with Credit Card, list of sites to choose from at checkin stand. Took awhile to find site, many streets and slots a little confusing in the dark. Grandson enjoyed playground, even with frozen water on the slides. Gravel road and slots, fairly level, close together but enough room for slide, clean but nothing to warrant the price which they have a chart for based on different hookups, number of persons in party, and pets. Going to find something cheaper for overnight stay on next trip. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This was like parking in a kitty litter box. There is a lot of very, very small gravel around that gets tracked in everywhere. I believe it was also overpriced for the amenities. You are almost right next to I-40. The interstate travel noise is very bad, and this was with our dual pane windows which help reduce the noise. They allow pets, but the pet area is not very nice and right next to large garbage containers. The parking spots were also sort of narrow and the neighbors were right next to each other. Some people might like this "parking lot" atmosphere with rows of campers right next to each other, but we will probably not be back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a normal KOA campground. We were passing through during the Balloon Festival and were lucky to get a site. The site we were given for our 30' Fifth Wheel was barely large enough for the trailer. We blocked the roadway when we pulled in and were unhooking. Had to park the truck behind the trailer and partially blocked the RV next to us. The personnel working at the park were very nice, helpful and accommodating. They had a real tough job at this time of the year. I will avoid Albuquerque during the balloon festival next time. I would stay here any other time. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Typical KOA, we've stayed here a few times when we just need a break from the city. They are laying cable TV lines right now so that new feature will be available soon. Men's restroom and showers will be renovated in a few months too. They are always working on improvements and the staff is very helpful, they helped me track down a minor electrical issue in our popup. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Over priced even after Good Sam discount for a very ordinary, old campground. The Wi-fi works well. We did not check any activities. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Called Albuquerque North by KOA, but about a 20-minute ride via freeway to the center of the city. Owners were fairly new, friendly and were working hard to remodel. Employees were extremely helpful and amiable. Landscape maintenance was always being performed. Pool had a retractable cover. During inclement weather, and at night, the pool is closed. The park offers free pancakes and coffee in the "snack shack" on the property, but the food provider is not associated with the owner and gets angry when additional (non free) food is not ordered. Stayed there 8 days but only did the free pancakes and coffee on the first day; it was too irritating. Free shuttle service to nearby Indian casino. Sites on level gravel. Many without shade. Would stay there again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
General KOA. Nice, hard working staff they always appeared to be on the move. It is directly off the highway, I have read some people complain about highway noise, I heard none. I may be bothersome if you were in a tent. Nice pool, closed a little early though, pool closed at 8:00 with still an hour of daylight left. Sites are average for a KOA, not too close, but close enough to where you definitely had to speak to your neighbor, if you wanted to or not. Sites had picnic tables, fairly level on pea gravel. Free pancakes mornings, with sides at extra prices. My wife picked up pancakes for the myself and the kids while I made the rest. The initial reaction when we pulled in was kind of scary. The surrounding area looks questionable, to me, but once in and settle there were no problems. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We stayed here one night while passing through Albaquerque. Very convenient to I-40. Some what costly for not having cable and charging for wireless internet. But they have a nice staff and we would stay here again. We stayed in our 5th wheel in June. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Park is next to freeway, but turning onto frontage road from northbound I25 is difficult for large rigs. Management is clueless, more often than not staffed by bubbleheaded teenagers. Rates are extremely high, but if you want amenities, this place has them. If you're looking for a place to pull off the road and just rest, this place is way overpriced and noisy. If you have kids, it may be the place for you; for serious RV'ers, I'd pass it by. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$15
We stayed here for 5 months. The park is in an excellent location. Access to I-25 is only about 2 blocks away and there are two casinos just minutes away. The price we paid monthly did include electricity. The park was being upgraded by the new owner during our entire stay. The park does offer a view of the Sandia Mountains, has plenty of shade trees, a pool, a cafe, cabins, pancake breakfasts, play areas for children and dancing every Friday and Saturday. This is a FUN place to be and if a bit of noise made by people having a great time bothers you than you might want to consider another RV park. We found the sites to be very adequate for our needs with plenty of space for our car. This is a very clean park. The hardworking staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. The day we were leaving we discovered that we had a flat tire. The owner and two other staff members spent 2 hours in the heat helping us put the spare on our RV so that we could get to a garage to have the tire replaced. The owner and staff are great, the location is great and I would have given this park a ten if the pool hours and laundry hours were extended. Both close too early. Having stayed in all of the parks in Albuquerque and surrounding areas, this is the best park overall. We will definitely be staying at this park again in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We wanted a campground close to Albuquerque to try out our new pop-up camper, and this KOA was our first choice based on proximity to our home. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. After arriving at our site, I couldn't get the propane pilot to light, and there were two sewer connections at the site, so I was not certain which one I should use. The host came right over to the site with me and happily helped me through the connections and answered some other questions that I had. The campground itself was smaller than some we have stayed at in the past, but it was very clean and had plenty of shaded sites. Our daughter enjoyed the playground (unfortunately the pool wasn't open yet) very much. The free pancake breakfast in the morning was very nice too, with very friendly staff that made the family feel right at home. The restrooms were clean and so were the showers. The only reason I gave this a 9 instead of 10 is simply because compared to other KOA campgrounds that we have tented at in the past, there are a couple that we liked better. We enjoyed our stay and we would certainly stay at the Albuquerque North KOA again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
As a campground it was ok and clean. Management was not friendly, not rude, just there. Our biggest gripe was the price for a overnite stay. Next time we will do Wal-Mart. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 4 / 10 ]
2001
$25
Quite a few Long Term folks stay here and they have most of the better spots. The campground is off I-40, north of Abuquerque about 20 miles. Sites are narrow and not terribly level and have little seperation with minimal landscaping. We camped here in a camper.
The staff at this park is extremely helpful and friendly. One of the best. Having said that, the park and amenities are also very nice. We reserved a back-in site which was a little short for a 30' trailer and tow vehicle, making it neccessary to unhook the truck and park it at an angle. We will make it a point to stay at this park again, but we will reserve a pull-through site. The rate indicated was for a back-in site with Good Sam discount. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We full time and travel a lot for our business. This is a GREAT place to stay. In the Southwest many of the parks, in this price range, are dusty and just a place to park. The staff and management seem to go out of their way to make this place special. Best laundry we have seen in a long time. 5 thumbs up. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Who cares about extra vegetation (it really is landscaped very well) when you can stay in a campground with level concrete pads, full hookups, free WI-FI, cable, clean,etc. This is our second time to stay here, and we drove an extra long time coming from the Grand Canyon to make this campground for two nights. Staff are friendly and helpful. Will be back to American RV. It is excellent. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
We stayed in this very nice park on our shakedown run with our new used 5th wheel. The park was very accommodating with our reservation and escort to site, even though we arrived shortly after the office was closed. The site was long enough for our 37' fifth wheel plus long bed crew cab pickup. Check their map for sites with an extra parking place included! The park was clean and well maintained. The landscaping is very nice considering the arid location. Unfortunately the wind blew horribly the entire time that we were there so we did not explore the facilities as much as we might have otherwise. The park was well run and quiet. Even though it is fairly close to I-40 we did not notice significant traffic noise. There is a good place to walk your dogs, although there are some goathead (puncture vine) stickers to watch out for. It is very close to the Route 66 Casino, which has a decent buffet and reasonable diesel fuel. The FJ Truckstop is even closer at the Unser exit (the next exit to the east). This is definitely the best facility in Albuquerque. I would have rated it higher had it not been in a very desolated area with little vegetation, but then this is New Mexico! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Easy access from I-40 with very adequate room on interior roads for large rigs. Quick check in with very friendly and helpful employees. Sites are mostly level but somewhat short. Utilities are located at the back of site causing difficulty in hooking up. Sewer connection is about 6 in. off ground making dumping very difficult. All areas of the park were very clean and well kept. Some road noise is noticeable from the interstate. Wi-Fi is very slow. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We have stayed in this park once before about four years ago. We find it to be much better than most in this area. Sites are nicely landscaped and level.Sites are a little short for longer units so you do have to drop your car.Good wifi and cable---picnic table and concrete pad. Staff seemed to be friendly and helpful.Laundry area was clean and everything worked well. The breakfast was well attended and had several offerings. Easy acess off I 40 but it is west of town about 10 miles.The pool was closed for the season and the spa was closed indefinetly for repairs according to the sign in the office during our stay. We would saty again in this park We camped here in a Motorhome.
We did not experience the rude people previously mentioned in reviews, in fact all of the staff were friendly and very helpful. The water connection is in the ground and very difficult to connect. The sites are short and have high curbing which makes it extremely difficult to maneuver with a tow. I scrapped my dolly on the curbing and damaged the stripping mechanism when leaving. You will have to unhook your tow because it will stick out in the road. Be careful when entering from I-40, as it is easy to miss the turn onto the frontage road and you will wind up back on I-40. The breakfast room was very clean and the breakfast was mediocre but it was free, so not much to complain about. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We used this park for an overnight stop and did not want to disconnect our tow vehicle. We did not encounter hostile staff at check-in as have others. The park is conveniently located near the freeway and has mature landscaping. The sites are closely spaced, maneuvering for a big rig is difficult and the utilities on the site are poorly located. The sewer connection is located at the extreme end of the site and since we were towing a car, we could not connect. The water connection is located in a box sunk below ground level and I didn't want to get down on hands and knees to remove the spider webs and connect. In our 40' bus conversion towing a Chevy pickup, we hung out several feet on each end of the site. I cannot see any way that a 45' bus, towing, could use this park, unless the tow vehicle was disconnected. In other words, not a good overnight stop for big rigs. Smaller motorhomes and trailers will probably find this park to be satisfactory but I cannot recommend it for big rigs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Sites are way too short. We requested a large pull through and were reassured that it would adequately handle our 36 foot fifth wheel and our truck. Well it didn't. It was barely big enough for our fifth wheel. So we had to unhook and park it in another area. The cable, which is new, is a joke. Maybe 8 channels. Overnight if you are desperate. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I consider this to be the best RV park in my repertoire. The first time we went to this campground, we had been headed to the park across the Interstate that I had decided upon, after researching all the possibilities in the neighborhood from the vantage of the Internet. When we got there, the office was closed (well before closing time) without any after hours check-in instructions in evidence; there were street people hanging around out front; and the fulltime residents kind of stared at us like we were from outer space. We finally tracked down the manager who was busily engaged in a little ‘afternoon delight’. Seeing how he didn’t even want to come to the door and because this park was not measuring up to my expectations, at all, I invoked the ‘three strikes and your out’ rule. We jumped back in the truck and headed across the Interstate to the American RV Park. I’ve been happy about that turn of events ever since! The American RV Park is the rare ’10’ in my book. I’m even reluctant to review it since I’d rather keep the best to myself. Our full hookup, concrete pad, site cost $29 (under $31 after taxes). We also make a point of partaking in the complimentary continental breakfast served (8am to 10am) next to the office whenever we are there. Besides recouping a few dollars on coffee, waffles, and pastry, we usually meet lots of interesting people. No less interesting are the staff that have always been friendly and helpful to me beyond the call of duty. Most of them are working campers so there is a lot of turnover. We also use the campground’s free WIFI from our RV. You might need an entry code for the WIFI (inquire at the front desk when you check-in). The office has a gift shop and sells a very few groceries and RV supplies. There is also a new Camping World on the other side of the Interstate. The separate men and women’s sanitary facilities are marble tiled and, along with the laundry, are always in great shape. There is a nice little pool under the New Mexico sun and a clubhouse. The close proximity of the itinerate sites that we use to the Interstate has never been a problem for us. We have a pop-top truck camper but I don’t recall ever hearing noise from the traffic. I think the roadbed of the interstate is below the surrounding ground there so that probably attenuates the sound somewhat. The campground is attractive and resplendent with mature shade trees. Albuquerque is an interesting city so there are lots of attractions within range of the American RV Park. This park is our preferred base of operations for the greater Albuquerque area and is a good value to boot. The park’s asphalt roads are laid out in a grid near the Interstate so it is no challenge for big rigs to get to the park or move around inside. Note that Albuquerque, normally a civil town, becomes decidedly uncivil during the Balloon Fest when demands surge and prices around town skyrocket. Expect to suffer accordingly. We camped here in a Truck Camper.
They need to cut the grass and treat for ants. Wireless internet is poor. Most importantly, the staff (particularly the manager) is rude and not very helpful. We were screamed at for carrying a small maltese dog to check in. No sign is posted that says dogs are not allowed. One morning I asked the manager for a code for the internet which is needed, and I was told "get out, we are not open yet". He could have handed me a small piece of paper with the code on it, but he chose not to. We also witnessed customers being yelled at for "pulling into the wrong lane" at check in. How are we to know which lane is the correct one, since no signs are posted for check in. The park is a Legacy Park, which is a group of parks, and I will be contacting Legacy about the poor management and staff at this park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
All that friendly staff must have taken the day off. The facilities are excellent, the staff was terrible. Honestly, they were the rudest we've ever dealt with. Nice park, good sites, good pool, but the staff was poor. As an example: at the entrance there are two lanes to check in. There was a rig in each lane (we in our short MH were in one lane, a truck and trailer in the other). A large MH pulled in and aimed for our lane (more room). The "escort" jumped out of his golfcart and made the guy get into the other lane, leaving his toad blocking the exit. The escort seemed very angry he would pick the shorter lane? He actually yelled at the guy! Fortunately, he didn't feel the need to talk to us at all, just pointed at our site without slowing down. The rest of the staff was comparable. A campground that could be very nice, that we will never stay at again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Very nice campground and friendly staff. Nice playground for the kids. Paved level sites. Nice pool. Access to the highway is excellent and the noise is not bad at all. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice park about 8 miles west of town and easy access to I-40. The staff was friendly and the facilities were clean. The sites were gravel, had good shade and were level. Camping world is located across the freeway which was convenient. This is a good park to stay at while touring the Albq/Santa Fe attractions. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Stayed for four nights at this park (fifth night is free when you stay for 4 nights but unfortunately we could only stay for the 4 nights). Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a nice pull thru site with full hookups. Sites are nicely landscaped with some trees and nice grass area for each site. Nice swimming pool area with a hot tub. Campground offered free breakfast every morning which include coffee, OJ, coffee cakes, cereal, bagels, toast, and waffles. Stay was thoroughly enjoyable. Only negative was some noise from the nearby interstate but it was not too bad. Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We spent a week here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Check in by a very professional staff was quick and we were escorted to our paved, level site which had a patio and picnic table. We had an end site, with large shade trees and landscaped grass, and the hookups were conveniently located. Cable TV was being installed while we were there, and the free WiFi generally worked well. On two occasions when it failed, a call to the office resulted in it being restored within 30 minutes. The free continental breakfast is a nice touch, just don't expect more than cereal, bagels, and frozen waffles. The gift shop is unusually well stocked; whoever does the buying has great taste. Overall, this is a very well run operation that provides a great stay for a moderate price. We'll stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Park is all new for 07. Real nice, clean, and VERY friendly staff!! Pool and spa, many recreational areas, very family friendly. Cable TV will be available in about 2 months. Sites were paved and lots of grass and trees. Very clean throughout. We stayed here going East and stopped here on the way back! Highly recommended for overnight or for a few days to see the sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We reserved a month at this park, based largely on the advertised availability of pool, hot tub, and free WiFi. Upon arrival we were told that the pool and hot tub were closed. For the first 2 weeks neither the pool nor hot tub was available due to repairs on pool. There was never a satisfactory explanation given as to why the hot tub was closed since it was located in a separate enclosed building. After 2 weeks they opened the hot tub, but delayed almost a week longer before opening the pool. The free WiFi was very flaky with frequent drop outs and speed changing erratically from good to a fraction of dial-up for no apparent reason. We asked the management about these problems and were told that they don’t understand WiFi. We then asked if we could contact the provider and were told that was not permitted. We did move to a site closer to the access point after a few days which improved access and reduced the number of drop outs. When questioned further about the problems with the WiFi, the manager responded, “What do you expect for free”. All in all, the management was non-accountable and cavalier. We eventually re-oriented our roof-mounted, directional antenna towards the adjacent park (High Desert RV Park) and paid for real WiFi provided by NomadISP. Be aware that this park charges for propane on the basis of your tank size regardless of how much propane is added! We suggest you fill your tanks at High Desert RV Park next door where they charge according to the quantity of propane added. On the positive side, the overall landscaping was very nice and the facilities such as toilets and showers were nice. In summary, if you do not require WiFi and have no need to interact with the management, the park is pleasant although overpriced. We will not stay again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
All roads are blacktop, sites are very nice with cement or gravel pads. All sites are level, hookup's are in correct place, table, trees from site to site. WiFi was free and worked very well. Complimentary breakfast from 8:00 to 10:00 am was good. Bathrooms and showers were spotless. Some road noise from I-40 but was not a problem. No camp fires here. Staff was nice at check in and we received no static from anyone. We think this park is the best one in Albuquerque and we will return in future. Cable TV would be nice on all sites, only small number have it now. Other parks close by cost less but you receive less in turn. Flying-J two miles from here for fuel and super Wal-Mart around four miles for your needs. We camped here in a Motorhome.
For the services and amenities available, this park is overpriced. There is no cable, the WIFI is inconsistent, everything closes down at 6 PM, and some of the staff is rude. The ladies in the front office are efficient and polite, but the older males who do the escorting and outdoor maintenance were rude to my wife and daughter on two occasions. We will not return here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
March 2007
$37
Very nice and clean campground. Sites are spaced a little close together for my liking, but easy to get in and out of. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Large, well-established RV park on the far west side of Albuquerque. Easy off & on I-40. We have always stayed & been very pleased with American RV, but this year we were rather disappointed. This is another case of the owners changing a former pay-service to a “free amenity”, which is supposed to be a “favor” to the guests. Not in this case – the “free” WiFi didn’t work worth a hoot. I understand that this is not an important issue for many of you – but for those of you who care about quality of the WiFi signal & service, take heed. We’d much rather pay for something that works than have a freebie that doesn’t. Moving on … The park has lovely, mature landscaping and beautifully maintained grounds. The streets are paved with asphalt and the wide, level sites are cement. Each site has an attached adjacent parking area – some of the parking areas are not quite long enough, forcing angled parking. The streets are in need of some resurfacing, falling victim to the typical deterioration that happens in desert climates. The spaces are amply wide and there are no side-by-side hook ups. There are several “premium sites” equipped with instant-on phone, cable TV and charcoal grills. (Surprisingly enough, this park does not offer cable TV on a park-wide basis.) The excellent maintenance extends to the laundry, office and restrooms. The swimming pool was closed during our visit (March 3 – 12). A Continental breakfast is offered daily and served in a charmingly decorated clubhouse area (adjacent to the office). Nicely stocked gift/supply shop in the office area. Propane available on-site. No garbage pick-up at the site, not even at the “premium” sites - only 4 widely-spaced dumpsters for the entire park. The majority of the 188 sites are pull-throughs and are big-rig friendly. All-in-all, this is a very nice park, it is very clean, lots of mature trees and nearby shopping. There are several of the usual discounted rates available (Good Sam, 4 days, 5th day free and so forth.). The park has recently added several nicely designed, furnished lodges that will sleep 8 – 10 people, a great way to share the Balloon Festival with family or friends. [Note: If you’re planning on attending the Festival, you can’t make reservations early enough. The place fills up completely in spite of the hefty “festival rates” (which are double the regular rate).] We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
I had stayed here before, but this trip was very disappointing. No cable available. The hot tub closed at 6 pm and their excuse, we just don't have the staff... yada yada... but they charge the same rates. "Free" breakfast starts at 8 am, but most early birds leave before then. The park next door offers a no frills deal for half the price. That may be the better deal. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
My family came in just before sundown and were escorted to our site. They had a polite staff that was very helpful. There bathrooms were immaculately clean and very warm. Given the winter weather we stayed in our travel trailer. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Truly is the nicest park in Albuquerque, although that isn't saying a lot. Only park with grass and spaces were large - no problem getting our 40' motorhome and toad into a pull-thru site. Strange hours - 10 to 6. Pool and spa are only open during office hours. WIFI is available but for $$. However, we were able to pickup a free hotspot in the park. Bathrooms clean - although they run out of hot water frequently. Sante Fe is a much nicer city than Albuquerque so we would stay there next time. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Easy access - park is clean, and they have a very nice continental breakfast. We have stayed there many times - our favorite in Albuquerque. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I was trying to figure out if the last reviewer had stayed at the same park. Staff were very friendly and accommodating even though we arrived early for our reservation just after the Balloon Festival. There were numerous grassy areas where pets could be walked, we didn't experience any of the problems with burrs because it wasn't necessary to walk our pets outside the park. Everything was well maintained and clean. Lovely clubhouse, nice laundry, and nicely stocked souvenirs in store. We would return. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a very nice park; we were in a 40 ft. motorhome, towing a car, but unhooked the car before arriving at the park, and were glad we did. Without the toad, the interior roads were plenty big enough. Very pleasant staff; we came here for the balloon festival, and the shuttle service was great! We camped here in a Motorhome.
Spaces are tight for large motorhome and toad. Depending on who is on duty in office, either very cooperative, or not willing to take any extra time. You are escorted to site which is a plus. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Stopped here for overnight stay. Well kept park and good staff. I would stay there if in the Albuquerque area for an extended visit. Not far off the interstate but noise is not noticable. We camped there in a 36ft fifthwheel. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
A nice park with mostly pull-thru sites; streets and sites a little narrow for some big rigs - we were definitely glad we had unhooked our tow vehicle up front while checking in. To enjoy WiFi on your site there was a fee of $2.95/hr or $5.95/day so I decided not to use it and connected with my cell phone after 9PM. Staff were all friendly, store was well-stocked with gift items, and the continental breakfast was complimentary - thanks! We might consider going back - offering free WiFi and the USA Today newspaper would make a big difference in our decision. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Staff was very unfriendly We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2006
$32
I called several days before my reservation and easily made the reservation. Nothing was mentioned about a 2 day reservation cancellation policy. I found the park in the "Big Rig" RV Park Guide that was given to me by my dealer. As my trip unfolded, I was not going to be able to stay in Albuquerque as planned. I called 9 hours before the "normal" 6:00pm reservation deadline, when a reservation is guaranteed via credit card. I was told that I could not be given a refund on the $30 reservation hold fee because they had a 2 day cancellation policy. I later checked their web site and found no mention of a 2 day reservation cancellation fee. I am sure this is a great park, given the previous reviews, just make sure you either cancel before their hidden deadline or go ahead and use your reservation. Also, "Wi-Fi Available" means there is a charge to use the wireless internet. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice, clean, but too many trees. No Cable TV and attendant said that the TV antenna would get all the local stations which she said was 5 as I remember. Well the reception was so bad I could only get one station and that was very poor. They do not allow any trailers (as would be towed behind a Motorhome) in the park. You had to put it in their storage yard. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a very nice park. Clean pools and bathrooms. Nice playground for the kids. Helpful Staff. Nice level sites. Shopping close by. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This was best RV park we stayed in. The restrooms were very clean and they also provided a continental breakfast. The staff was very nice and very helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.