Enchanted Southern Rockies 2025 COG National Rally
Southern Rocky Mountains
Bernalillo, New Mexico
June 16-20, 2025
It is said that New Mexico is the land of enchantment…. please come see for yourself! The rally headquarters will be at the Southern End of the majestic Rocky Mountains. The Southern Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico are the starting point of one of the world’s premier mountain ranges. Where there are mountains, there are amazing roads and stunning vistas! Historic Santa Fe and Taos are nearby and have so much to offer. World Heritage Sites, National Historic Parks and Monuments are all close. Lots of fun activities to try and oh the food is terrific. National Rally Hotel location Bernalillo, New Mexico has very low humidity with warm sunny days (low 80’s) in mid-June. With even cooler weather in the nearby mountains. The Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel is ready to welcome 2025 Rally Attendees. This will be the first time that a national rally will be held in this beautiful area.
Rally Master
Russ Saunders (Motomaniac) the guy who brought you the 2023
Lodging and Camping
Santa Ana Star Resort is Rally Headquarters
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004 -- [map]
Rooms: $129 for a Double Queen or Single King room (suites available, ask for prices)
Reservations are Open Now: call 1-844-466-2378 Provide code BKG492 to get the discounted rate - mention COG National Motorcycle Rally if you need
Staying Saturday 6/14 or Friday 6/20 the rate is $149
Five restaurants on premises (Sports Bar, Cafeteria Style, Steak House, Coffee Cafe, Bowling Alley Grub). Modern facilities with beautiful rooms. Pool. Golf course. Bowling. Gaming & gambling. Free wifi. Exclusive COG motorcycle parking. 24 hour live & video security. Motorcycle trailer parking.
Camping: (book early to get a spot, they are limited and fill up)
RV & Tent: Coronado Campground - walking disance to Rally HQ
RVs, Cabins & Tents: KOA Bernalillo / N. Albuquerque - 2 miles from Rally HQ
(There are no special rates and reservations through/for COG - reserve normally)
A Few of the Major Attractions
Beautiful scenic mountain sweeps and twists through the southern Rocky Mountains Range, Sanqre de Cristo Range, Sandia Mountains, Sierra Blanca range and more.
Route 66, a large chunck of it, journeys through New Mexico.
Rio Grande River, and all the beauty and activities it provides.
Historic and storied New Mexico cities like Santa Fe, Taos, Albuquerque & Las Vegas all packed with Activities, Museums, Art Galleries, Antiquing and a lot more
Numerous Native American Pueblos and Cultural Centers - where you can learn about native culture and arts
Myriad of Museums
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History - Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - American International Rattlesnake Museum - Turquoise Museum - Tinkertown Museum - Albuquerque Museum of Art & History - Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum - Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and so many more
Madrid NM, the town where "Wild Hogs" was filmed, filled with arts, food, crafting and antiquing
Numerous National & State Parks
Petroglyph National Monument - El Malpais Volcanic National Park - Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - White Sands NP - Carlsbad Caverns
Sandia Peak SkyTram
Outdoor Attractions
Rio Grande Nature Center & State Park - ABQ BioPark Botani Garden & Zoo - New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society - Albuquerque Old Town and more
Physical Activities
Swimming - Golfing - Bowling - Hiking - General & white water rafting - horseback riding - shopping - antiqueing - and eating lots of good food. And, of course, more riding.
Good things to know
Nearest major cities: Albuquerque & Santa Fe
Daily Average high temperature in mid-June: 85° (mid-80s) with low humidity
The closest major airport: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
New Mexico statewide sales tax is currently 5.125% (locals may tag on a little more)
Gas prices are usually in the bottom 25% in the nation
Native American pueblos, reservations and communities often have their own rules and laws (often stricter and enforced) so obey all signs and instructions.
Plenty of shopping and fuel options within a 1/4 mile of Rally HQ