Expansive Desert Views

Hosted by Dave · Palominas, Arizona

8 guests max

100%

8 reviews

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

This property is at the base of the Mule Mountains with views looking over the San Pedro River to the Huachuca Mountains, the lights of Sierra Vista and San Pedro Mexico. It's two miles away from the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, a popular trailhead for birdwatchers, hikers, and mountain bikers. It's just a 30 minute drive to Old Bisbee, a historic mining town with a vibrant music and art scene. Also within a half hour drive, you can reach the Coronado National Monument, or Miller Canyon. There is excellent cell coverage from Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T And... if you happen to fly a paramotor, you hit the jackpot. Just next to the camping spot, there is a landing zone. If you want to fly here, please get familiar with the local airspace. The riparian area has a 2000' requested minimum altitude. West of the river is restricted airspace and the boarder defense zone starts just six miles to the South. Heading to the North, then East, you are all clear. It's best to fly when the wind is coming from the West or South.A large clearing among the desert vegetation at the base of the Mule Mountains looking over the San Pedro River to the Huachuca Mountains, the lights of Sierra Vista and San Pedro Mexico. Two miles from the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area and just a 30 minute drive to Old Bisbee, Coronado National Monument, or Miller Canyon.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 40 feet allowed

Pull-through site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Generators allowed

Generators may not be run before 9:00am or after 7:00pm.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash

No campfires

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No potable water

Bring your own water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Excellent Verizon and T-Mobile reception

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 3 vehicles

2WD accessible

The last 2.5 miles are dirt and some of it is a bit rough. Any vehicle can handle it just fine, you might just need to go slow. This section takes me about 7 minutes in my truck, and about 20 in my RV that does particularly poorly on washboard.

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Paramotor LZexperience

$0.00

I have cleared a small landing zone near the camping spot. The circle is about 250' in diameter. I'm a beginner pilot and haven't missed yet. It is likely too small for any trikes. Feel free to use it at will; hit me up and I might join you in the sky.

Reviews

100% Recommend8 ratings · 8 reviews

Recommends

· December 2024

Quiet, private, clean, nice spot.

Tent · With pets

Loved this camp spot, felt private the whole time. I needed somewhere to camp for a few days to hunt quail with my dogs, left thousands of dollars in camping gear unattended most of the day and everything was safe. Great views, amazing night sky. For tent campers, you will be unable to pound in ground stakes. I use a 1/2" impact wrench and 12" lags for my canvas tent and it took some time to find spots where we could fully sink most of the lags. Got it done and had a great time, will return for another hunt.

Dale M.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

24 ft Class C

Quiet, private, and easily accessible, this campsite was a perfect retreat. The sunsets were breathtaking, painting the sky in vibrant hues, while the sunrises offered a peaceful start to the day. At night, the stars were absolutely stunning, creating a magical view that felt like you could almost reach out and touch them. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking for a serene and scenic escape.

Denis C.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

Tent

Perfect spot in a calm and quiet spot, lost in the desert with a beatiful view on the Huachaca mtns !

Aurélien R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Broad views - Huachuca Mountains

16 ft campervan

Easy to find, yet feels isolated. Lovely views across the valley. The unexpected surprise were the twinkling lights after dark all along the foothills of the Huachuca Mtns across the valley. That makes this spot a real gem. The camping spot itself could use some work.

Stephen D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· January 2023

Southern Arizona beauty!

15 ft Class C

This site may be our favorite camping site so far. Access to the site was easy, yet far enough away from main roads to give a feeling of privacy. The parking for our trailer was large enough and easy to manage. There is plenty of scrub around the site to give privacy. No shade, however, so our canopy was welcome. The weather was perfect and the views were everything we wanted. Nearby trips to Bisbee, AZ and Coronado National Monument made the Christmas weekend one to remember.

Jim P.

7 reviews

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· November 2022

30 ft Class C · With pets

Awesome spot! Popped in and out for one night in an RV. It was quiet, and felt like the middle of nowhere, while being not far off the beaten path and pretty accessible. I definitely recommend it to others coming through the area

Tucker P.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· March 2022

So so quiet!! Wonderful stay!

16 ft travel trailer

Overall a great experience! We wanted to arrive before nightfall, but alas, that was not in the cards for us. So, about that...the road to the site starts off on a well-graded gravel road, but then it becomes a tad more rough. Nothing a normal 2WD car can't handle though. We had a Subaru Outback and a 17' camper and had no issues. We just had to take it slow. Highlights along the way are what we think was an elephant made out of brush and the interesting signs the locals made to point the way to their properties. Since it was dark (like REALLY dark), we missed our turn off to turn right to cross the gate onto the property. There is a turn around though before the road continues down an overgrown road. After turning around we made the left to cross the gate, but we couldn't tell that it was green. I got out of the car and walk down the road a bit and saw the awesome "Hipsters" sign that our host has in the photos. We turned into the site and setup camp. About the site - LOTS of space. Beautiful views of the sunset and sunrise and the stars shine brightly out here. It is SO quiet you can finally think. There are a few buildings off in the distance and the closest things to us was a camper, but no signs of any comings or goings. Be sure to always wear decent shoes. If you walk barefoot out here you will regret it. This is the desert and there are so many pokey things out here. So, keep that in mind if you plan on tent camping.

Anthony W.

4 reviews

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· January 2022

Peace and Quiet!

This campsite was great. Peaceful and serene. It is a bit of travel down dirt roads but 4WD and high clearance are not required. Great views of mountains, city lights, sunrise and set. I really enjoyed the peace and quiet. It is not far away from amenities in the surrounding area.

Peter C.

3 years on Hipcamp