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Camp Darkmoon

2 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents2 acres ¡ Madrone, NM
Two acres of sage flatlands. Close to town but even closer to the mountains. Monte Largo CaĂąon is a short rocky drive away. Perfectly clean air, peaceful atmosphere, and flawless stars at night. Camp Darkmoon is a school of alternative architecture. On site are a handful of earthen structures. Lodging and tent site are available to book.
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Star Gazer Ranch

1 site ¡ RV, Tent40 acres ¡ To'hajiilee, NM
This is our home, but there is plenty of space and acres of nothing around us. We offer private camping (only one booking per night) This area is high desert which means cold nights and warm days so pack layers as we can have a 40 degree change in temperature in a matter of hours. However, we have panoramic views of mountains, sunsets and sunrise. Minimal light pollution for stargazing. We are 22 miles from Albuquerque which is perfect for stargazing.
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Oasis ranch

2 sites ¡ RVs10 acres ¡ Los Lunas, NM
Learn more about this land:Oasis Ranch , is a ten acre organic farm in central New Mexico with beautiful sunsets , clear view of the night stars, footsteps away from the ancient Anasazi trading routes with Aztecs from the 1300’s, campers can camp at base camp or venture out into the New Mexican high desert.
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Camp Louie

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents2 acres ¡ Veguita, NM
Two acres of flat desert land just 10 minutes off of the highway. Well maintained dirt roads for the last two miles, suitable for any vehicle. Surrounded by numerous outdoor activities. Explore New Mexico or kick back and enjoy a quiet off grid experience. Rio Grande River - 10 minutes Elephant Butte- 1.5 hours Sevilleta nation wildlife refuge-30 minutes Bosque del Apache Wilderness and Wildlife Refuge- 1 hour Manzano peak and Manzano State park - 1 hour Lardron peak - 45 minutes Salinas peak- 3 hours Salinas Pueblo missions National monument- 1.5 hours South baldy - 1.5 hours Mount Withington- 2 hours West Blue mountain- 3 hours San Mateo peak -3 hours Cookes peak- 3.5 hours White sands national park-3 hours White sands missile range-3 hours San Andres national wildlife refuge - 4 hours
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Off grid retreat

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Belen, NM
If you are looking to get away from the everyday grind come to this peaceful retreat. To the East are the beautiful Manzano Mountains and to the west are the gorgeous sunsets that the New Mexico desert is known for. The morning visitors can be hummingbirds, hawks and other variety of birds and your quiet evening by the fire can be enjoyed by watching an amazing blanket of stars.
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Bomvida Farms

1 site ¡ RV, Tent21 acres ¡ Bosque, NM
Once the largest organic vineyard in New Mexico, Bomvida Farms began in 2020 in what used to be called Sabinal Vineyards. The land has been vacant for over a decade and most of the grapes are dead...buta few are still hanging on. We'll do what we can you save them. Other than that we have hundreds of animals including pigs, goats, chickens, and turkeys. In 2021 we have a long list of fruits & vegetables that will be grown where the grapes used to live. Come enjoy all we have to offer while taking in our fantastic views.Learn more about this land:Bomvida is a working farm started summer 2020. For decades this land was part of the largest vineyard in NM until it was abandoned.Come listen to the coyotes howl and the roosters crow as you enjoy EXPANSIVE views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Manzano Mountains.Take a tour of the farm, pet some animals, see what we grow/make in our commercial kitchen, or visit our neighbor (a proper vineyard with a tasting room).Each reservation includes:* 1 Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs 1 Quart Farm Fresh Goat's milk (tastes just like cows milk from the store) 1 Quart Bitchy Betty's Extra Tangy Yogurt Being almost an hour south of Albuquerque it's dark enough on a moonless night to truly enjoy the stars!We have 1 site currently available. Saltbrush (Site 1 on the map) is closer to the animals and Arroyo Vista (Site 2; not yet completed) is on the other side of the arroyo further away from our operations.
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Healing on the Rio Grande !

18 sites ¡ RVs, Tents1 acre ¡ Albuquerque, NM
Come to New Mexico ! The Land of Enchantment. Sing Chants to the Moon, The Sun, The Rain, The Stars , The Beautiful Land and the Ancestors ! HAPPY 2024, The Year of the Dragon. We won , an award with Hipcamp, Best of 2023 !!!! - out of a list of many great places in NM . 2024 will be yet another great year ! We love hosting, this will be out 7th year . We are so happy to Host . Come enjoy organic . Urban Permaculture . Awesome, thanks for loving on our peaceful garden. It is an honor to serve the traveler, the camper, sweet tourist , wild vacationer , folks visiting friends and family , the many folks who explore and folks on grand adventures. We love to camp as well. BE OUTSIDE ! Heal from Nature . We have a lot to offer. Our place is good for folks who work on the road, Great WIFI ! Easy to manage a job while on the road . Eat flowers and herbs. There is a great herb store , herbal clinic and more . Just down the road, called, RED ROOT , next to the Food Co-op on Rio Grande Blvd. Our Space is in the heart of the Griegos Neighborhood , A very old style , old world area. Safe area. Same Hispanic families have lived here since 1712, no joke, that is real. Rural feel for an urban / suburban setting , space space, off street parking. We are NOT an RV park nor are we a " camp ground " . We Are an Organic Garden ( Urban Permaculture ) that you can stay inside a magical, growing goodness space . This place is very, very private . The parking area is not private . Our road is dead end , very low traffic . The garden wall around the whole tent area has a 6 foot tall , very thick wall , and trees , surrounding every thing. There is a forest and pond for ducks behind the garden . Our place is for Wildlife, to be fed, and given water and safe space to raise young. We are located in an area where the birds of the world fly from the north to the south and then change direction each season. Many lizards . Many wild mammals . There are many farms in the area. With Horses , goats , chickens , ducks , mules, donkeys , other livestock . We have no pets and no livestock. At night this is dark ( we do have solar lights on walk ways ) and it is peaceful. A safe zone for travelers . Serene , gentle and lovely . You get your privacy . New Mexico is so amazing, all year . We have inside space in Fall / Winter . Welcome to Mother Bosque Garden . Started in Corrales NM in 2010 . We are in the North valley of Albuquerque New Mexico 87107. The same families have lived here for 100, 200, 300 plus years . 1000s of years . Native people have lived in this valley for close to 20,000 years more . The Rio Grande is very close by ( 2 miles west of us ) bike or by car . We are close to route 40 and route 25, just 7 mins. away . There is a Food Co-op with in a 5 mins. drive . And a regular store and gas within one mile of our place. Come eat Traditional New Mexican Foods and Heal with Very Living Traditional New Mexican Herbal Medicines . Relax, rest, find repose. Happy travels, happy hiking, happy sleeping under the stars, happy home made food, happy resting. Old Town is close by, so is the Rio Grande River and Nature Center ( 2 miles up the street ) . So many things in our area to see, to do, learn history . Awesome food, music and arts/ crafts, everywhere. So much activity all over. SO MANY CULTURES and Languages , so much diversity !
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Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents15 acres ¡ Bosque, NM
Our family purchased this land in January of 2020 with living on and building a tiny house. Along the way we plan on setting up a couple campsites and have a few small events.Learn more about this land:Here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun our goal is to live off our land without leaving much of a carbon footprint. We have opened our land in hopes that others can come be themselves, relax, explore, learn or teach within a safe Environment! Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is reasonably private and you can make your visit your own. Enjoy being yourself amongst the space.. 420 friendly. Located on edge of the Mesa overlooking the Rio Grande with beautiful mountains views, keep in mind this is an ongoing project and much of the land is untamed and in all its natural glory. *Snakes, other wild life included* Like the lives of pioneers before us the amenities are sparse. If you enjoy ruggedness and serene isolation with majestic views of the local mountain ranges, then this is your place to visit.
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Rio Grande Estates, New Mexico..

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ Casa Colorada, NM
Enjoy a 1 acre lot along the Mazano Moutain Range, where you can hike the trails. The city of Belen is about 30 miles North, Walmart, Facebook Data Center, Eagle Park, Las Maravillas Community Park, General Nathan Twining Observatory, Skydive New Mexico, Middle Rio Grande Conservancy, Los Lunas Gun Club. Also 30 minutes away are restaurants like Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings an more. Bring your hiking gear, atv, pets and portable toilet will be required. RVs are allowed on the site.
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Coyote Retreat

1 site ¡ RV, Tent1 acre ¡ El Cerro Mission, NM
This .25 acre spot has mountainous views, and plenty of space to relax. Take in the views during the day or enjoy the stars at night while sitting by the campfire. Bring your 4 wheeler or off road vehicles and have a blast. This site has no water, bathrooms, or electricity so please plan accordingly. Albuquerque is 45 minutes away, Los Lunas 24 minutes, and essential amenities like gas stations and Dollar General are close by.
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NO. 10 RANCH

5 sites ¡ Lodging40 acres ¡ Estancia, NM
This cabin sits on a ranch that's been in this breathtaking valley for generations. There are six other amazing cabins spread throughout the 40 acres. We are only 14 miles from Manzano Mountains and about 31 miles from Salinas Pueblo Missions National Park. This particular cabin was once a pig barn and this ranch was once a fully operational ranch that served its owners and community so well. Wide open fields with grass that sways in the gentle breeze, pinon a cedar trees that provide cover to the deer that graze and bed down across the property and some of the most stunning views come together to create an experience that will stick with you an entire lifetime. 4WD is recommended to reach the cabin safely. We purchased this ranch in the winter of 2021 and are just so grateful for the chance to love and care for it...and share it with YOU! Provided there are not fire bans, enjoy snugging up to a warm campfire.
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Desert Camping with Mountain Views

1 site ¡ RV2 acres ¡ Las Nutrias, NM
Learn more about this land:Our campsite provides amazing sunset & sunrise views of Whiteface Mountain to the east, Bosque Peak to the Northeast and the Sierra Ladrones Wilderness Study Area/Mountains out to the West. Verizon cell phone tower is located near the intersection of Highway 60 and Monrovia Street and provides for full LTE service. The site is located about half a mile off of Highway 60, but tucked far enough away where you will not hear any highway traffic. The closest nearby land occupants are about 2 miles away and more in other directions. Privacy will not be a concern! We are slowly in the works of adding a firepit area and some pet area fencing. The perimeter is marked with green metal stakes with red tops. What is Nearby? Rio Grande River: 5.7 Miles (7 minutes) Walking Sands Reat Area: 16.6 Miles (17 Minutes) Belen: 24 miles (25 minutes) Los Lunas: 37 Miles (37 minutes) Albuquerque: 57 Miles (53 min) Other Nearby Points of Interest: Abo Canyon Alexander Municipal Airport Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Manzano Mountains State Park Rio Salado River Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument Corner Points/GPS: 34.416828,-106.709514 34.416801,-106.709020 Elevation: 5,100 ft About Socorro County: Mostly rural, Socorro County sits in the central part of New Mexico and consists of a population of roughly 18,000. While home to very few people, the county does possess many great parks and natural wonders such as the awe inspiring Manazano Mountains and Abo Canyon. Small towns in this county include Escondida, Socorro and Magdalena, meaning a supply run to the nearest Wal-Mart is never too far away.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! With over 643 options in the beautiful desert terrain near Belen, New Mexico, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you're looking for a unique experience like the Santa Fe Treehouse Camp with 512 rave reviews, or a cozy retreat like the Sunny Mellow Eco Villa with 179 reviews, we've got you covered. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and enjoy popular activities like climbing, boating, and swimming. And with amenities like potable water, trash, and toilets, you can focus on making memories instead of worrying about the basics. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the desert like never before! Prices start as low as $10 per night, with an average of $27 per night. Happy camping!

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