Cibola National Forest Tours

From tigers to bears, forests are home to some magnificent creatures. While we can't promise you'll see those animals at Cibola National Forest, you'll enjoy spotting what wildlife does live here.

This dense growth of trees is on the to-do lists of many visitors to Placitas. But Cibola National Forest isn't the only drawcard here. Santa Ana Star Casino, State Farm Bernalillo Soccer Complex, and Twin Warriors Golf Club are some other interesting sights close by.

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The Inn at Vanessie

The Inn at Vanessie

4.5 out of 5
Downtown Santa Fe
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Jan 28 - Feb 1
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Boston (BOS) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
17.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Very clean. Very neat. Only negative is you can hear the people walking on wood floor in the upstairs rooms.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Hotel Willa

Hotel Willa

4 out of 5
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Dec 29 - Jan 3
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Dallas (DFW) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
19.2/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
Clean room, attentive and kind staff, amazing amenities (the hot tub and sauna were fantastic… and the heated pool was so well-heated it was swimmable in November)!

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

The Inn of The Five Graces

The Inn of The Five Graces

5 out of 5
Downtown Santa Fe
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Jan 29 - Feb 3
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Chicago (CHI) to Albuquerque (ABQ)
19.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Ultimate in service and luxury with Santa Fe hospitality and flare.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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Call ahead if planning to visit the Sandia Crest house. No notice on their web site or Facebook that they would not be open on the Sunday we visited. They "forgot to post they would be closed" as they informed me on social media. :-(

Popular places to visit

NRAO Very Large Array which includes tranquil scenes, an observatory and a sunset

NRAO Very Large Array

You can spend time exploring the galleries in NRAO Very Large Array during your travels in Magdalena. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

NRAO Very Large Array

Salome's Store

Enjoy an outing to Salome's Store during your stay in Magdalena. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Salome's Store

Kelly Ghost Town

Find out about the history of Magdalena when you take a trip to Kelly Ghost Town. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Kelly Ghost Town

Best Lodging Options Near Cibola National Forest

Sky City Casino Hotel

Sky City Casino Hotel

3 out of 5
Interstate 40, at Exit 102 San Fidel NM
Sky City Casino Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Socorro

Comfort Inn & Suites Socorro

2.5 out of 5
1259 Frontage Rd Nw Socorro NM
Comfort Inn & Suites Socorro
Best Western Socorro Hotel & Suites

Best Western Socorro Hotel & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1100 N California St Socorro NM
Best Western Socorro Hotel & Suites
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Socorro

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Socorro

2 out of 5
713 N.W. California St Socorro NM
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Socorro
Super 8 by Wyndham Socorro

Super 8 by Wyndham Socorro

2 out of 5
1121 Frontage Rd Nw Socorro NM
Super 8 by Wyndham Socorro
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants

2.5 out of 5
1608 E Santa Fe Avenue Grants NM
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Grants
Baymont by Wyndham Socorro

Baymont by Wyndham Socorro

2 out of 5
1009 North California Street Socorro NM
Baymont by Wyndham Socorro
Holiday Inn Express Socorro by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Socorro by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1040 N California St Socorro NM
Holiday Inn Express Socorro by IHG
Days Inn by Wyndham Socorro

Days Inn by Wyndham Socorro

2.5 out of 5
507 North California Street Socorro NM
Days Inn by Wyndham Socorro
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