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Blue Swallow Motel

Tucumcari, NM

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A 1939 motor court with a glowing neon sign and a private garage next to each room. Book early in summer.

Nearest town
Tucumcari, NM
Category
Unique stays
GPS
35.1717, -103.7250
Editor's pick
★

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Cactus RV Park (former)Motorhome stopover
    1 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
    Motorhomes
  • Tucumcari KOAMotorhome stopover
    3 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
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  • Ute Lake State Park Camp GroundCampsite
    19 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
  • Ute Lake SPCampsite
    20 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
  • Ute Lake State Park RVMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
    Motorhomes
  • Arrowhead RV parkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Blue Swallow Motel
    Motorhomes

All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Blue Swallow Motel?

Blue Swallow Motel is in Tucumcari, NM, at GPS 35.1717, -103.7250. It is about 89 mi from Las Vegas.

Can you camp near Blue Swallow Motel?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cactus RV Park (former), about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Blue Swallow Motel?

Blue Swallow Motel is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Route 66, part two: Oklahoma City to the Pacific.

What is there to see near Blue Swallow Motel?

Places worth a stop nearby: Blue Hole (56 mi), MidPoint Café (60 mi), Fort Union National Monument (89 mi) and Cadillac Ranch (98 mi).

When is the best time to visit Blue Swallow Motel?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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