ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® RV Reservations to Open January 28, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – RV reservations for the 54th ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®, set to launch October 3-11, 2026, will open Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m. Mountain Time. The reservation link, booking.staylist.app/balloonfiesta/single, will open a waiting room approximately 20 minutes before reservations open.

Guests are encouraged to review cancellation policies, RV forms and maps, and frequently asked questions on the Balloon Fiesta website before booking a reservation.

“RVing is a wonderful way to experience Balloon Fiesta,” said Julie Morgas Baca, AIBF Executive Director. “Being right on site allows our guests to enjoy the magic of Balloon Fiesta from morning mass ascensions to evening glows.”

RV Reservation Pricing:

• Standard – $60 per night: Dry camping in the South RV Lot. Does not include general admission tickets.
• Box View – $70 per night: Dry camping in the South RV Lot surrounding designated balloon landing zone. Does not include general admission tickets.
• VIP West/East – $130 per night: Dry camping adjacent to the launch field. Includes two general admission tickets per session per day.
• VIP North – $130 per night: Dry camping. Fireworks are northwest of the lot and can be loud for pets and young children. Includes two general admission tickets per session per day.
• President’s Compound – $300 per night: 50 Amp, water, and dump, overlooking the launch field. Includes 4 general admission tickets per session per day.

Please note, parking at all sites is “Rally Style,” meaning guests are parked as they arrive. If you would like to be parked with family and friends, you will need to arrive together. All lots are temporary and may be unlevel. To make any changes to your reservation, email rvspace@balloonfiesta.com.

For RV reservation tips, visit the Balloon Fiesta YouTube Channel.

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About the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc.

The ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® is an annual festival of hot air balloons that takes place every October in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It is the largest gathering of balloons and balloonists in the world. For details on events, schedule, and entertainment, visit our website at BalloonFiesta.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, or TikTok.