Discover the best campgrounds near Alpine, Arizona with wildlife watching

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12 top campgrounds near Alpine with wildlife watching

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Petrified Forest Retreat

2 sites · RVs1 acres · Alpine, AZ

Legend has it the in the late 1880s this Northeastern area of Arizona in Apache County was patrolled by a tough sheriff who killed 5 men in one gunfight. The area has a beautiful landscape full of Earthy colors from the last ice age. Great camping area full of history and a place to create everlasting memories for the entire family.Learn more about this land:Nice view of the Arizona Petrified Forest with ample terrain and great views of the environment. The lot accommodates many hipcampers and tourists alike.

Creekside Lavender Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Eagar, AZ

Beautiful 17 acre farm located 4 minutes from town but a world away with its own secluded creek and pasture land. Come stay on the property right next to the creek and enjoy all that the White Mountians have to offer. Restaurants nearby and a grocery store less than two miles away. Bring your outdoor gear and enjoy all of the White Mountain fun.

Sherman’s Hideout

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Luna, NM

The perfect place to escape public land camping and congested and over crowded campsites for Elk hunting season or holiday weekends. Minutes from the Apache / Gila National Forest. Enjoy dry RV camping, tent or car camping on One acre of private land along beautiful Trout Creek in the Luna Valley. Enjoy the Mountain View’s and pine breeze. Within minutes to public land for Elk and deer hunting in Unit 15 and 23. 20 minutes to Reserve, NM and Alpine, Arizona.

Apache RV Park with Tent sites

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Reserve, NM

Learn more about this land:Apache RV Park is a quiet and spacious RV Park with beautiful Mountain View’s in Gila National Forest. We have full hookups, clean bathrooms with showers, Wi-Fi, Laundromat, propane, tent sites, horseshoe pit and country hospitality. Our lots are extra wide with plenty of space for your trailer and any extra vehicles. You can cuddle up close to a loved one with our newly renovated fire pit and spend some quality time reconnecting with nature. Paint the nearby village of Reserve red by stopping by the local watering hole and eating some great New Mexico cuisine. There is close access to local trail heads, side by side trails, Gila National Forest, Petroglyphs, historic ruins and the continental divide trail. We are your home away from home for hunting, rock hounding, fishing and hiking adventures. As always your furry friend is always welcome to stay with us.

Ghost Owl Ranch

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Nutrioso, AZ

Enjoy a peaceful treed setting among gorgeous mountain views. Wildlife sightings and close to National Forest. Close to fishing, hunting, hiking and wintertime skiing. 15 minutes away from the small town of Springerville with quaint restaurants and groceries. Friendly hosts and neighbors. At 26 miles away and at an elevation of 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake State Park is one of the best ways to beat the Arizona heat with summer days hovering in the 80’s and 1,500 acres of water to jump into. The behemoth lake can be experienced along shoreline trails where petroglyphs grace the rocks and jackrabbits scurry through the wildflowers. But let’s be real, you came to get wet! There’s plenty of splish splashing to be had; jet skis, speed boats, canoes, and kayakers all share these waters. There’s no better way to take to the lake than skimming the surface on an innertube. Anglers can enjoy the quiet west end of Lyman, word is the walleye and bass hang here in the no wake zone. 44 miles away you have Gila National Forest. Trying to truly get away from it all? We are 3.3 million acres of national forest, with just over 700,000 acres of that being designated wilderness areas. The nearest town, Silver City, has a population of about 10,000. Gila's remoteness makes it an especially popular spot for stargazing. Amateur astronomers like to journey out to Gila's 3.5-acre Cosmic Campground. This Dark Sky Sanctuary features unobstructed, awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the heavens. There are minimal amenities here, but they include telescope pads – made of concrete so that you can setup your own telescopes for casual or focused study. You'll never think of space in quite the same way after seeing it from here! Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. ON leash, please.

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Escudilla Mountain Secret Valley

4 sites · RVs10 acres · Escudilla Bonita, NM

Learn more about this land:Let the soothing sounds of the wind clear your cares away! Fabulous mountain views from the side of a secret valley. Lot of hiking and cool clear mountain air... you can discover Indian ruins and even ancient caves. Wildlife abounds and this area is full of majestic Elk and Deer. The night here is dark and star gazing is pretty dramatic! Travel 12 miles toward "town" and enjoy fishing for perch, bass or rainbow trout at a multitude of nearby lakes.

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Raine P.’s Land

3 sites · Lodging36 acres · Reserve, NM

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Behr Art

6 sites · Lodging2 acres · Glenwood, NM

I am a working artist of many mediums; ceramics, copper, painting, collage, et al and proprietor of Behr Art Gallery & Gifts. Alongside this work, I design spaces and events, host workshops, markets, annual festivals, officiate weddings, and make my ever-morphing property available for others to share and enjoy. To that, I've spent nearly every day designing, decorating, reconstructing, reconfiguring and reworking this historic property, farm and gardens. The structures I've built and designed that are available for your retreat include the CABIN, the LOTUS, the POND HUT and the TREE HOUSE.The Cabin was once a bunkhouse. The previous owners moved it (rolled it on logs) to its present location. In doing so, the floor joists needed to be reattached and a foundation was constructed to stabilize the building. My brother and I cut, fitted, mudded, tied, nailed, plumbed, electrified and created a marvelous space. This is otherwise a working art studio, organic farm and orchard, with ponds, shade trees, peace, quiet and some of the darkest skies for star gazing in the nation.My backstory:A Connecticut native, I moved to Silver City/Pinos Altos New Mexico in 1970 and then to Glenwood in 1982. For twenty-two of those years, I lived on a ranch with a herd of horses and two donkeys, and my passion was endurance riding. After thousands of training hours, competitive miles, and sponsoring the Scorpion Sting Endurance Ride, I gave it up for the life I now live on this land.

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Blue Heron Camp

1 site · RV3 acres · Pleasanton, NM

3 secluded but easily accessible acres. Some shade in summer. Very scenic spot. San Francisco River valley. Near many hiking trails and Gila Wilderness. Bird watching, star gazing, safe location just off highway 180 - far enough to be quiet. Bathroom with shower available. RV plug in and clean out.

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Concho’s Gem

3 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Concho, AZ

2.24 private acres for your camping enjoyment.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent and enjoy the views of the White Mountains to the south. There is a convince store and Concho Lake just a few minutes away. Lyman Lake State Park is 34 miles away. The southern entrance to the Petrified National Forest is only 37 miles away. The Painted Desert is 100 miles away. Meteor Crater National Landmark is 114 miles away.

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Chung R.’s Land

17 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents720 acres · Quemado, NM

I moved to the wilderness of New Mexico in 2017 with my wife to live Off Grid. We own 720 acres of amazing land with so much beauty and history. We are currently building tiny homes and retreats. This is vast wilderness and it can be harsh at first but the beauty of sunrises and sunsets here will bring you to tears. The serenity is amazing. The view of the stars at night is unbelievable. The land is home of the ancient Anasazi civilization. Old ruins are everywhere. We have established a bird sanctuary and hope to expand to animal sanctuary in coming years. Come and enjoy the wilderness!

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High Desert Paradise

1 site · RV1 acre · Concho, AZ

We bought this land in 2019 and moved from Las Vegas to live an off grid lifestyle we have 2 acres fenced in that we live on with our livestock and 3 acres that we are working into a RV/camp site. As a new site we are limited but do plan to expand our set up so people may come and get true experiences of the off grid lifestyle as well as camping out under the beautiful milky way and enjoying all the amazing places to see nearby.Learn more about this land:Spend your time out in true paradise with amazing views of the surrounding area during the day and amazing views of the milky way under the night sky. Pull up an RV or pitch a tent and enjoy a spacious 800 sq. Ft. lot with friends and family. Just 30 minutes away from the petrified national forest and a short drive from beautiful big lake there are several nearby places with truly awe inspiring landscapes. We offer wood bundles for campfires and have an emergency 24 hr. propane tank swap service.

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Creekside Lavender Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents17 acres · Eagar, AZ

Beautiful 17 acre farm located 4 minutes from town but a world away with its own secluded creek and pasture land. Come stay on the property right next to the creek and enjoy all that the White Mountians have to offer. Restaurants nearby and a grocery store less than two miles away. Bring your outdoor gear and enjoy all of the White Mountain fun.

Petrified Forest Retreat

2 sites · RVs1 acres · Alpine, AZ

Legend has it the in the late 1880s this Northeastern area of Arizona in Apache County was patrolled by a tough sheriff who killed 5 men in one gunfight. The area has a beautiful landscape full of Earthy colors from the last ice age. Great camping area full of history and a place to create everlasting memories for the entire family.Learn more about this land:Nice view of the Arizona Petrified Forest with ample terrain and great views of the environment. The lot accommodates many hipcampers and tourists alike.

Ghost Owl Ranch

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Nutrioso, AZ

Enjoy a peaceful treed setting among gorgeous mountain views. Wildlife sightings and close to National Forest. Close to fishing, hunting, hiking and wintertime skiing. 15 minutes away from the small town of Springerville with quaint restaurants and groceries. Friendly hosts and neighbors. At 26 miles away and at an elevation of 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake State Park is one of the best ways to beat the Arizona heat with summer days hovering in the 80’s and 1,500 acres of water to jump into. The behemoth lake can be experienced along shoreline trails where petroglyphs grace the rocks and jackrabbits scurry through the wildflowers. But let’s be real, you came to get wet! There’s plenty of splish splashing to be had; jet skis, speed boats, canoes, and kayakers all share these waters. There’s no better way to take to the lake than skimming the surface on an innertube. Anglers can enjoy the quiet west end of Lyman, word is the walleye and bass hang here in the no wake zone. 44 miles away you have Gila National Forest. Trying to truly get away from it all? We are 3.3 million acres of national forest, with just over 700,000 acres of that being designated wilderness areas. The nearest town, Silver City, has a population of about 10,000. Gila's remoteness makes it an especially popular spot for stargazing. Amateur astronomers like to journey out to Gila's 3.5-acre Cosmic Campground. This Dark Sky Sanctuary features unobstructed, awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the heavens. There are minimal amenities here, but they include telescope pads – made of concrete so that you can setup your own telescopes for casual or focused study. You'll never think of space in quite the same way after seeing it from here! Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. ON leash, please.

Sherman’s Hideout

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Luna, NM

The perfect place to escape public land camping and congested and over crowded campsites for Elk hunting season or holiday weekends. Minutes from the Apache / Gila National Forest. Enjoy dry RV camping, tent or car camping on One acre of private land along beautiful Trout Creek in the Luna Valley. Enjoy the Mountain View’s and pine breeze. Within minutes to public land for Elk and deer hunting in Unit 15 and 23. 20 minutes to Reserve, NM and Alpine, Arizona.

Apache RV Park with Tent sites

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Reserve, NM

Learn more about this land:Apache RV Park is a quiet and spacious RV Park with beautiful Mountain View’s in Gila National Forest. We have full hookups, clean bathrooms with showers, Wi-Fi, Laundromat, propane, tent sites, horseshoe pit and country hospitality. Our lots are extra wide with plenty of space for your trailer and any extra vehicles. You can cuddle up close to a loved one with our newly renovated fire pit and spend some quality time reconnecting with nature. Paint the nearby village of Reserve red by stopping by the local watering hole and eating some great New Mexico cuisine. There is close access to local trail heads, side by side trails, Gila National Forest, Petroglyphs, historic ruins and the continental divide trail. We are your home away from home for hunting, rock hounding, fishing and hiking adventures. As always your furry friend is always welcome to stay with us.

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Petrified Forest Retreat

2 sites · RVs1 acres · Alpine, AZ

Legend has it the in the late 1880s this Northeastern area of Arizona in Apache County was patrolled by a tough sheriff who killed 5 men in one gunfight. The area has a beautiful landscape full of Earthy colors from the last ice age. Great camping area full of history and a place to create everlasting memories for the entire family.Learn more about this land:Nice view of the Arizona Petrified Forest with ample terrain and great views of the environment. The lot accommodates many hipcampers and tourists alike.

Escudilla Mountain Secret Valley

4 sites · RVs10 acres · Escudilla Bonita, NM

Learn more about this land:Let the soothing sounds of the wind clear your cares away! Fabulous mountain views from the side of a secret valley. Lot of hiking and cool clear mountain air... you can discover Indian ruins and even ancient caves. Wildlife abounds and this area is full of majestic Elk and Deer. The night here is dark and star gazing is pretty dramatic! Travel 12 miles toward "town" and enjoy fishing for perch, bass or rainbow trout at a multitude of nearby lakes.

Ghost Owl Ranch

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Nutrioso, AZ

Enjoy a peaceful treed setting among gorgeous mountain views. Wildlife sightings and close to National Forest. Close to fishing, hunting, hiking and wintertime skiing. 15 minutes away from the small town of Springerville with quaint restaurants and groceries. Friendly hosts and neighbors. At 26 miles away and at an elevation of 6,000 feet, Lyman Lake State Park is one of the best ways to beat the Arizona heat with summer days hovering in the 80’s and 1,500 acres of water to jump into. The behemoth lake can be experienced along shoreline trails where petroglyphs grace the rocks and jackrabbits scurry through the wildflowers. But let’s be real, you came to get wet! There’s plenty of splish splashing to be had; jet skis, speed boats, canoes, and kayakers all share these waters. There’s no better way to take to the lake than skimming the surface on an innertube. Anglers can enjoy the quiet west end of Lyman, word is the walleye and bass hang here in the no wake zone. 44 miles away you have Gila National Forest. Trying to truly get away from it all? We are 3.3 million acres of national forest, with just over 700,000 acres of that being designated wilderness areas. The nearest town, Silver City, has a population of about 10,000. Gila's remoteness makes it an especially popular spot for stargazing. Amateur astronomers like to journey out to Gila's 3.5-acre Cosmic Campground. This Dark Sky Sanctuary features unobstructed, awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the heavens. There are minimal amenities here, but they include telescope pads – made of concrete so that you can setup your own telescopes for casual or focused study. You'll never think of space in quite the same way after seeing it from here! Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. ON leash, please.

Apache RV Park with Tent sites

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Reserve, NM

Learn more about this land:Apache RV Park is a quiet and spacious RV Park with beautiful Mountain View’s in Gila National Forest. We have full hookups, clean bathrooms with showers, Wi-Fi, Laundromat, propane, tent sites, horseshoe pit and country hospitality. Our lots are extra wide with plenty of space for your trailer and any extra vehicles. You can cuddle up close to a loved one with our newly renovated fire pit and spend some quality time reconnecting with nature. Paint the nearby village of Reserve red by stopping by the local watering hole and eating some great New Mexico cuisine. There is close access to local trail heads, side by side trails, Gila National Forest, Petroglyphs, historic ruins and the continental divide trail. We are your home away from home for hunting, rock hounding, fishing and hiking adventures. As always your furry friend is always welcome to stay with us.

Sherman’s Hideout

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Luna, NM

The perfect place to escape public land camping and congested and over crowded campsites for Elk hunting season or holiday weekends. Minutes from the Apache / Gila National Forest. Enjoy dry RV camping, tent or car camping on One acre of private land along beautiful Trout Creek in the Luna Valley. Enjoy the Mountain View’s and pine breeze. Within minutes to public land for Elk and deer hunting in Unit 15 and 23. 20 minutes to Reserve, NM and Alpine, Arizona.

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Camping near Alpine with wildlife watching guide

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