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Motels, Hotels, Camping, Bike Tours in and around Grants
Motels and Hotels
Best Western Inn & Suites
1501 E Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287- 7901
Comfort Inn Grants
1551 E Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 8700
Reservations: 1- 800 - 424 - 6423
Crossroads Motel
1601 W Hwy 66
Milan, NM 87021
(505) 287 - 9264
Days Inn – Grants
1504 E Santa Fe Ave
(505) 287 - 8883
Desert Sun Motel
1121 E Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 7925
Franciscan Lodge
1101 E Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 4424
Historic Route 66 Motel
1150 E. Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 2843
Motel 6
1505 E. Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 285 - 4607
Reservations: 1 - 800 - 466 - 8356
Sands Motel
112 Mc Arthur – Grants
(505) 287 - 2996
Super 8 Motel
1604 E. Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 8811
Travelodge Grants
1608 E Santa Fe Ave – Grants
(505) 287 - 7800
Reservations: 1 800 - 578 - 7878
Cimarron Rose B & B
269 Oso Ridge ( South on NM 53)
(505) 783 - 4770
Bike Tours – Self Guided
El Morro
Great scenic rides in the Grants area include El Morro Inscription Rock National Monumenton about 35 miles on NM53 South. Stop and relax in the shade of towering ponderosa pines on this rolling drive through volcanic cinder cones and lava formations. Or take a short side trip to the Ice Caves. See why the area is known as the Land of Fire and Ice.
Mt Taylor
Also known by natives as the Turquoise Mountain, Mt Taylor reigns serene and blue just north of the city of Grants. Travel up Lobo Canyon Road for a peaceful respite from the festivities about 10 miles. For detailed maps stop off at the Forest Service Office on Lobo Canyon Road for detailed maps and info.
Bluewater Lake
Bluewater Lake lies 28 miles west of Grants. Take I-40 west from town. Exit on NM 412. The curving paved highlway descends into the valley located on the north flank of the Zuni Mountains. The lake is stocked with catfish and trout. Camping is available. Info and maps
Sky City Cultural Center and Haaku Museum
Discover living history at the Acoma Pueblo, the oldest continually inhabited city in the US, which sits 367 feet above the desert floor atop a sheer rock walled mesa. Go east from Grants, take exit 102, south for 16 miles, follow signs. The village is known world-wide for its pottery art and rich culture. Visit their website for more info and photos.
Camping and RV Parks
Bar S RV Park
10 sites / 50 hookups
Pinon St.
( behind Love's Truck stop)
Milan, NM 87021
(505) 876 - 6002
Blue Spruce RV Park
3 tent sites / 28 hookups
Exit 81, South on State Road 53
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287 - 2560
Dancing Eagle Casino
30 RV Spaces, $10 per night
I - 40 Exit 108 (23 miles E of Grants)
El Morro RV Park
4 Cabins, 6 tent sites / 26 hookups
35 miles South of Grants on NM 53
(Great Scenic Mountain Ride!)
El Morro, NM 87321
(505) 783 - 4612
Grants Rodeo Grounds
South of Grants on Hwy 53, turn right and follow signs. Only $15 per bike. Restrooms and new showers available.
Grants/ Cibola Sands KOA
5 tent sites / 43 hookups / 2 Kamping Kabins
exit 81, South on State Road 53
Grants NM, 87020
(505) 287- 4376
Reservations Only: 1 (888) 562- 5608
Lavaland RV Park
7 tent sites / 51 hookups
I - 40 Exit 85, South
Grants, NM 87020
(505) 287 - 8665
Additional camping available at San Fidel,
15 miles east on Old Route 66 or take exit 100, off I-40 and turn North.
Camping and recreation are also availble iin nearby Cibola National Forest located in several parcels of land both north and south of Grants. See their website for maps, locations, rules and more info or visit the office north of Grants on Lobo Canyon Road.
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