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High Desert Camping

1 site ¡ Tent2 acres ¡ Questa, NM
Learn more about this land:At about 8500' elevation on the flanks of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, you can explore local NM history and the outdoor beauty of Northern NM from this campsite. Drive east on dirt roads up the mountain and camp in the shade of pinon and juniper. The campsite has a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, and an outhouse. Nearby is Taos Ski Valley, Red River, Questa, the Town of Taos, the Rio Grande and a lot of wilderness, national forest, BLM, and national monument land.
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Taos Goji Farm & Eco Lodge

13 sites ¡ Lodging, TentsSan Cristobal, NM
Taos Goji Ecolodge, is an historic property with ten renovated cabins and a 4-acre goji berry farm located on 40 acres of pristine land in San Cristobal, New Mexico. The cabins were built at the beginning of last century, originally for sheep herders. Both Alduous Huxley and D.H. Lawrence lived and wrote in this cabins, and later Elizabeth Kubler Ross and Ram Dass stayed here.
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Dragonfly Mountain Ranch

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ NM
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Camp J & KD

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents4 acres ¡ Lama, NM
My property is at 8500 feet elevation on the west slope of the Northern Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Faces west with a view of the Rio Grande Gorge Wild River recreation area about 5 miles away. I have 2 rv sites, with one electric hookup, and numerous tent sites with beautiful views or secluded intimate sites. 1 mile below the Lama Foundation spiritual center. Between the Red River Ski area (15miles) and Ski Taos (25 miles). 10 miles from John Dunn bride on the Rio Grande, and Black Rock natural hot springs on the river. And 20 miles to the Town of Taos and Historic Taos pueblo.
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The Worm Ranch

2 sites ¡ Tents2 acres ¡ San Cristobal, NM
2 acre homestead adjacent to National Forest and close by to endless recreational opportunities. Lots of mulch around cultivating lots of worms and mushrooms! Developing orchard and gardens. Private and peaceful yet not too far from town. Dark skies, epic thunderstorms, trees and shade, and plenty of snow. Host's house is onsite.
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River Sanctuary by Ojo Hot Springs

4 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ La Madera, NM
Learn more about this land: Lush high desert river oasis nestled in a fertile valley in the Carson National Forest right between the fiery expanse of Taos and the rolling colorful formations of Abiquiu. Peaceful and private 3 acres right by the river at the edge of a little quaint town called La Madera (145 people, no shops)- just 6 miles to the healing mineral Hot Springs of Ojo Caliente, a place of emergence or rebirth as known to the local Natives. Right by the river, held by a ridge (that makes for amazing sunset hikes), I have a 16ft Yurt Canvas set up with furnishings (desk, couch, wash stand) and a wooden Queen Bed with down bedding. This site can only be reached by foot across the river via stumps- a car can be parked near by.. approx. 50ft.  I also have a Vintage Camper that can be heated, has a kitchen, electricity and plenty of outdoor furniture with a fire pit and serene mountain views. As well as a monastic and very grounding Ensuite Bedroom, or a simple campsite if you want to bring your own camper or tent. All facilities have access to a guest bathroom inside the main house. I offer dog sitting while you soak at Ojo, healing modalities that you'll find in the Extras section, and my dear neighbor Jackie takes appointments for massages with homemade essential oils. +++ 6 miles to Ojo Caliente Hot Springs. There you will find the best restaurant in the area, with locally/organically farmed produce. Very yummy!  The land is naturally and beautifully wild- it is not a manicured campsite. The dirt rd down to the property is best suited for higher clearance vehicles, but is manageable for city cars.  Waterhole, Waterfall and climbing sites near by, as well as Plaza Blanca, Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch and the Taos Gorge are 30 mins drive away.  *No cell service in the greater area. WiFi reaches around the house/deck and allows for WiFi Calling: that’s a setting in your phone that enables phone calls & texts beside usual internet access.
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Enchanted Circle Campground (E<<)

11 sites ¡ RVs, Tents161 acres ¡ Angel Fire, NM
The Enchanted Circle Campground sits on the Avalon Ranch. It is 161 owned acres surrounded by a state trust lease. We are very proud to have been voted #1 Campground in NM 3 years in a row. We have 8 RV/tent sites to choose from. Campfires are permitted, and pets are welcome. Potable water is available as well as a portable toilet. Wi-Fi is available at the office and fishing lake. For cooking, bbq and grill over fire pit. With the grill, you will have tongs, a spatula and a grill brush. A fire extinguisher and a shovel. The property was originally homesteaded in 1893. It was also the first potato farm in NM. It has seven ground-fed springs that run year-round. They converge after filling 4 of our ponds in the marshland where the potatoes were grown. A family of 4 lived in the first dwelling built here, not much larger than a shed. Since that time 2 homes, 1 of which still stands, a barn, a smokehouse, and 4 outbuildings were constructed. There are old wagons and farm equipment from the late 1800s and early 1900's still strewn about the ranch. We are home to Huge herds of Elk, mule deer, turkeys, prairie dogs, eagles, black bears, 8 horses, chickens, pigs, goats, our two dogs and 3 cats, and the occasional Mountain Lion. We live here year-round. We love our land and want to share it with others. I am a Veteran and our intent is to eventually have a Veterans Retreat facility here. Not a retreat itself, but rather a location for all of the retreats, nationwide, to be able to utilize, so they can use the funds they have to do what they do best. You are helping to make that possible. We do pride ourselves on minimally impacting our land. We strive to keep it clean and as close to nature as we can. We encourage you to leave it better than you found it, as it is only making it that much better. We encourage you to get out and explore. Trailblaze. Be a pioneer. Go wherever you feel lead. And as always, Veterans, LEOs, and Fire Fighters are always free for one night up to 4 guests.
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AHACLG Campsite

1 site ¡ Tent80 acres ¡ Arroyo Seco, NM
This historic communal private land grant camp site is only available to members who are heirs of AHACLG. It has a rustic cover patio area for kitchen use and a basic fire pit (which can only be used in correlation with Taos county and USFS burn conditions). The site can be used for overnight tent camping, fishing and the like. The site will be open or closed in correlation with USFS conditions and status.
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The Bird House

1 site ¡ Lodging4 acres ¡ Questa, NM
Discover a truly extraordinary retreat at our memorable property. Our overarching goal is to cultivate an environment that fosters healing, spiritual growth, and pure enjoyment. The Bird House stands as a testament to this vision, meticulously handcrafted using locally harvested trees milled on-site, with approximately 70% of the materials being thoughtfully upcycled. This cozy abode embodies a labor of love, dedicated to providing a heartfelt experience for our guests. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled escape that fulfills the yearning for tranquility and rejuvenation often sought during travels. Our sanctuary serves as a haven to heal the body, clear the mind, and open the heart—a place destined to be etched in your memory. For additional details about us, our community, and local attractions, visit our website at www.settingsoul.com. Embark on a unique journey by staying in our hand-built cottage-style tiny house, nestled on 5 acres of land adjacent to the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo mountains. Follow our handcrafted "cobblestone" path leading to the entrance of the cottage, where a 200 sq. ft. living space awaits, complemented by an impressive super-tall A-frame loft. Inside, a compact kitchen with a two-burner stove, small fridge, and on-demand water source caters to your needs. Admire the nature outside the window from the stone-tiled "coffee/work" space next to the wood stove. The pull-out couch provides a comfortable sleeping spot. Venture into the relaxing hot tub area connected to an indoor/outdoor porch, seamlessly blending with the natural surroundings. A short walk from the hot tub area leads to the outhouse, featuring a shower, compost toilet, and a sink. Explore the fenced yard with a fire pit seating area, offering a perfect spot for gathering. Numerous trails meander through the backyard, inviting you to explore the natural beauty of the land. Come and experience the serenity of our unique retreat!
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RidgeWalk Treehouse

1 site ¡ Lodging6 acres ¡ Angel Fire, NM
Come and stay with us for a relaxing weekend, a quiet get-away, or for exciting outdoor adventures. Angel Fire, New Mexico, offers skiing, snowboarding, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and don’t forget the zipline. RidgeWalk is a bed and breakfast. You will have a hot breakfast delivered to you each morning of your stay. You will find a coffee bar with a Keurig coffeemaker stocked with a variety of coffees, teas, and hot chocolate. Cereals, juices, and milk are also available. If you plan to cook while at the Treehouse, you'll find a microwave, electric skillet, crockpot, toaster oven and an outdoor grill.The Treehouse has multiple USB ports throughout as well as a high-speed internet connection. The Treehouse is equipped with a flat-screen television.No matter what you plan to do in Angel Fire, you'll find RidgeWalk Treehouse is a little slice of Heaven!
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Two Hawk Ranch

8 sites ¡ RVs, Tents12 acres ¡ Llano, NM
Two Hawk Ranch is comprised of 12 acres of high mountain valley meadows, hay fields, Acequias, trees and the Rio Chiquito. Yes, we are located at approximately 7,800ft elevation. My husband and I stumbled across this beautiful and serene property by accident in 2020 just as Covid hit. We feel blessed to be here and feel the need to share it’s calming, restful qualities. We have three adult children and have three grandchildren. We also have eight international children as we hosted international students for four years. You are welcome to come sit by the fire and be social or just do your own thing. Learn more about this land: Sites located across the property for up to 8 groups. The RV camping is located near one of our horse corrals and above our irrigation Acequia, above or next to the house, or in the field down by the arena after haying is complete (usually after the first week of July as long as the rain cooperates). Can back in or pull through and has 110v power nearby. No water to hook up to, but we can fill your tanks via hose by the house or arena. Other sites available if you don’t need power, or have a generator.  Property is within a 100yds of national forest service that gives access to off-roading, hiking, biking, horse riding, fishing, and winter snowshoeing, cross country skiing, etc. We are located just off the High Road to Taos in Llano, 29 miles south of Taos and 55 miles north of Santa Fe. We are eight miles from Ski Sipapu and eight miles from Rio Santa Barbara Canyon.  Your well-behaved pets are welcome. We also have two great danes (William and Raggy), a great dane mix (The Morrigan), one ranch cat (Sacha) and four horses (Gentry, Brees, Mattie & Jr G). All the dogs are a rescue of some kind. The Morrigan is black, almost 3 yrs old and comes out of a rescue in AZ. She went in with her litter as a 5 month old puppy, and she came here about a year later. She is reticent and suspicious, so ignore her and she will come up to you on her own; continue to ignore her. William arrived next at just over 2yrs old; he's 3 yrs now. He's a big blue, emotional guy that loves attention and to lean on everyone. Hés very slobbery, so may require a towel. He's from Santa Fe. Ragnar is our most recent rescue and is from Las Cruces. He's about 2.5 yrs old and a merle. He suffers from anxiety and fears children. We are working him through his fears, and he is doing really well. The weather here tends to run cooler as we are located in the mountains in a small valley at approximately 7,800 ft above sea level. In the spring through fall, temps will average from mid 40°F up to mid 60°F at night and mid 60°F up to mid 90°F during the day. Temps can get into the 100°F's in the summer, but that is rare. Generally if the sun is out, it is warm or hot even tho the actual temps are not. It's a high-altitude affect. The opposite is true as well. Cloud cover will feel cooler. We also experience monsoon style rains that occur in the afternoon generally starting in July and running into August or later. In the late fall through early spring during winter, the average temps usually run from 0°F up to mid 20°F at night with occasional dips into negative temps and in the day generally run from mid 20°F up to the mid 40°F range. Same as above - if the sun is out, it will feel warmer, etc. We do hay the fields, so we may have tractor activity going on in the late spring and early summer. In the winter we will be clearing snow from the roads and feeding hay. Can't wait to see everyone this year!
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South Boundary Yurt in Taos Canyon

1 site ¡ Lodging1 acre ¡ Angel Fire, NM
Learn more about this land:The South Boundary yurt is a great place to launch your next outdoor adventures . Perched at the top of Taos Canyon at 8600ft, forests give way to incredible mountain views. You are surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo Mountains with endless trails and forest roads for mountain biking or hiking . In the heart of the Enchanted Circle with Historic town of Taos, Angel Fire Resort, Eagles Nest Lake, Red River and the Rio Grande del Norte National monument all at your finger tips.
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