Redrock Park, Gallup, New Mexico

Red Rock Park, just outside of Gallup, is a real treat!

Though the campground has over 100 sites, only a few were occupied, so we certainly weren't crowded. Snuggled up against giant red sandstone cliffs on one side, with a breathtaking view of those classic New Mexico clouds on the other, our cottonwood shaded site was just about perfect. The campground is well kept, and the fee is $20 a night for water and electric. The way the sites are laid out is a bit confusing, so check in at the museum office in the convention center and get a map. The staff are very friendly and helpful, so if the office is closed for lunch there will probably be someone around to answer your questions.

One of the features of the landscape here is the very picturesque Church Rock formation.

Trails from the campground lead up to the area so hikers can easily explore. One of the trails leads out from the Post Office, which is situated in an historic building that was once a trading post.

After lunch we went in to town, restocked the larder, did a quick stop at a laundromat, then spent the afternoon touring the museum that's part of the convention center/rodeo complex that the campground is attached to.

The entrance to the museum is very inviting, with beautiful murals and wood carvings around the perimeter of a spacious courtyard. The museum displays inside include a wonderful collection of wood carvings, sand paintings, Navajo blankets, Hopi baskets, silver and turquoise jewelry from several tribes, and other types of art. The museum is very well done and we really enjoyed it. Admission is by donation.
More photos from Red Rock Park are here.


We're off next to head for Chinle and the Hubble Trading Post.