KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
We are on the Northside of Alamogordo (in town) on 24th Street, 1-1/2 blocks East of White Sands Blvd (Hwy 54/70) Look for the KOA sign. (Do not take the relief route.)
Get Google DirectionsOur campground is centrally located to many great attractions and tourist towns. See below for more information.
Like No Place Else on Earth
Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders - the glistening white sands of New Mexico. Great wave-like dunes of gypsum sand have engulfed 275 square miles of desert, creating the world's largest gypsum dunefield. White Sands National Park preserves a major portion of this unique dunefield, along with the plants and animals that live here.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History is a museum and planetarium complex in Alamogordo, New Mexico, dedicated to artifacts and displays related to space flight and the space age. The building is 4 stories tall with items outside as well. It includes the International Space Hall of Fame. The Museum of Space History highlights the role that New Mexico has had in the U. S. space program, and is one of eight museums administered by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The museum has been accredited by American Alliance of Museums since 1993. The Museum is also a Smithsonian Affiliate.
3198 State Route 2001
Alamogordo, NM 88310
"Cute", "quaint", and "nice little zoo" are just some of the reviews that visitors from across the US have given Alameda Park Zoo. Founded in 1898, Alameda Park Zoo is the oldest in New Mexico and one of the oldest in the Southwest. It is certified by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and is notable for its Species Survival Plan Captive Facility for the Mexican Grey Wolf. The zoo is home to more than 250 species on 12 acres - the perfect size for smaller kids. They also have an education center, gift shop, picnic area and playground.
With exhibits that focus on the history of the Tularosa Basin, the Tularosa Basin Museum of History preserves and promotes the local history of Alamogordo, Tularosa, Ruidoso, La Luz, Cloudcroft and other Sacramento communities. Learn about the early Native Americans who lived in the area, White Sands National Park, the local railroad, La Luz pottery, ranching, scouting and more. View artifacts and stories from the days of early man to Alamogordo's role in the atomic and space ages.
1004 N. White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Inside the century-old depot you'll find hundreds of scale models of train locomotives as well as passenger and freight cars, along with the world's smallest scaled working train. A 1,000-square-foot HO layout depicts 1940s-era Alamogordo. There's a little something for everyone; young, old, history buffs, train enthusiasts, south west adventurers, and souvenir seekers.
1991 White Sands Blvd.
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Warmed by the bright sun in southern New Mexico, Heart of the Desert's award winning pistachios and wines are grown here at Eagle Ranch. This family farm is the site of New Mexico's oldest and largest producing pistachio groves. Wine tasting and samples of pistachios are available at this location.
Home of the World's Largest Pistachio, the McGinn family grows award winning pistachio nuts on their family's 111 acre farm. They also make fabulous wines from their vineyards.
Wine tasting and samples of pistachios are available at this location.
VISIT the OLD APPLE BARN
The Historic Old Apple Barn was built in 1941 in Mountain Park, New Mexico. The Cloud-Climbing Railroad stopped at the barn to load apples grown on the spring-fed orchards of this beautiful area.
Today you can take a walk back in time and experience a Vintage Emporium, Fudge Factory and don't forget the pie. Enjoy the mountain view and mountain air on their seventy foot deck. Look for billboards along Highway 82.
Located on Sacramento Peak in Sunspot, New Mexico, the Observatory is home to many important scientific discoveries, unique solar observing facilities, and breathtaking views. As part of the Lincoln National Forest, Sunspot Solar Observatory features not only solar telescopes of the past and present but also a diverse collection of native plants and wildlife, including mule deer and over 200 species of birds. It's no wonder why the U.S. Air Force chose this location to begin construction of the Observatory in the late 1940's (then known as Sacramento Peak Observatory). From the Grain Bin Dome to the Richard B. Dunn Solar Telescope, the Observatory continues to help astronomers study our nearest star. The Observatory's commitment to solar science leadership and public education makes Sunspot Solar Observatory an exemplar of scientific excellence.
3001 Visitor Center Rd Drive
Sunspot, NM 88349
The Nuclear Age was ushered in with the world's first atomic detonation at Trinity Site on July 16, 1945. Trinity Site is located on the northern end of Whites Sands Missile Range in central New Mexico. Trinity Site, now only mildly radioactive, is open to the public once a year, October. Check the website for updated time and dates.
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