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Artesia

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A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo

6 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Roswell, NM

Learn more about this land: ALL camping stays include an extensive 1.5 to 2 hour Missile Site Tour, with an underground Silo portion. The Missile Base property with it's underground Launch Control Center and a Utility Tunnel that leads to the 186 ft deep Missile Silo, with much of it's original floors still intact. Learn what it took to operate one of these amazing sites. The major construction/refurbishment areas, have been renovated into an unbelievable underground home and office. Prepare for one of the most awesome tours included with the cost of your stay. This is the site of a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo which was deactivated by the United States Air Force in 1965, located in Southeastern New Mexico, close to Roswell, NM. Explore the property that once housed our Country's first InterContinental Ballistic Missile ICBM Site and pick out your own camp spot. Everyone is invited on the top of the Missile Silo Cap for great stargazing and campfires in the evening. Just 20 short minutes from downtown Roswell, New Mexico, USA with many local stores and restaurants. The Missile Site is very near many activities such as hiking, biking and 4 wheel drive trails to include nearby Bottomless Lake State Park and the World famous International UFO Museum in downtown Roswell.

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Overview

Looking to go camping near Artesia, New Mexico? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 250 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, parking your RV, or staying in a cozy cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with average prices starting at just $20 per night and options as low as $10, you'll find something to fit your budget. Want to know which campsites are the top picks? Check out Camp Rio (95 reviews), Dusty Rabbit Van Life (53 reviews), and A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo (51 reviews). With amenities like toilets, cooking equipment, and campfires, and activities such as wildlife watching, fishing, and whitewater paddling, your camping experience will be one for the books. So pack your gear and get ready to explore the great outdoors!