Ranch camping in New Mexico
Explore ancient pueblos, soak in restorative springs, and see Mission-style architecture in this southwestern state.
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A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo
6 sites · RVs, Tents12 acres · Roswell, NM
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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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Agua de Vida
10 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · NM
This charming land has been in the family since my husband was a young boy. The Indian ruins and artifacts fascinated him then and he is still happy to share this history with whoever shows an interest. With all the improvements made by his father and family through the years, you will also learn to have a love for the history and beauty here on this unique 30-acre treasure. You can explore Native American ruins that were inhabited by some 2,000 people between 700-1100 AD. The grounds are wonderful to walk with a little lake which draws elk, deer, hawks, blue herons, etc.
Easy to access just 3 minutes off I-25. We are 5 minutes away from the Pecos Natl Monument and 15 minutes away from the Pecos River with plenty of great fishing spots…Visit Santa Fe (20-minute drive) or Las Vegas (30-minute drive) with dozens of restaurants, museums, art galleries, etc.
We look forward to your stay!
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Vida Bonita Ranch
16 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents1670 acres · Wagon Mound, NM
Escape to Vida Bonita Ranch, a 1670-acre nature haven in northern New Mexico, where diverse landscapes of mesas, meadows, forests, and awe-inspiring cliffs create a breathtaking backdrop for your next adventure. With two miles of the Mora River winding through our property, immerse yourself in outdoor experiences like fishing, swimming, and floating.
Our off-grid ranch boasts world-class stargazing and is home to an array of wildlife, including elk, deer, bears, mountain lions, turkeys, and mountain goats. Discover the remnants of old ruins, explore canyons, and visit our friendly farm animals. Bring your bikes, horses, or off-road vehicles for endless exploration – and don't forget, horseback riding is coming in 2023!
Roam freely across the entire property, and enjoy your campsite equipped with a heavy-duty metal fire ring, swivel grate for grilling, and a picnic table with an umbrella. As we're off-grid, lanterns and flashlights are strongly encouraged for navigating the darkness. A porta-potty is conveniently located nearby.
We have a few essentials at our on-site store, offering charcoal, eggs, snack foods, drinks, and more. Keep in mind that the nearest gas station is 75 minutes away, and cell service can be intermittent. Please arrive before sunset, as the roads leading to the property are dark and isolated, and be prepared for loose gravel that may affect your vehicle.
At Vida Bonita Ranch, we're committed to preserving the land's pristine beauty. As a trash-free campsite, we ask that you take out any trash you bring in, or face a $50 fee. Embrace the spirit of sustainability and make lasting memories in our undisturbed wilderness.
Book your stay now at Vida Bonita Ranch – the ultimate off-grid adventure awaits!
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Sky Mesa Ranch
7 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · NM
10 flat acres
Close to all the Abiquiu and Northern New Mexico Activities. A very quiet community tucked about about a mile off highway 554.
Currently we are working on utilities. There are no utilities available to you, you will need to be self sufficient. However there are a handful of convenience store south and north of the property.
A very safe and beautiful piece of property. Camp at the edge of the Mesa for an unobstructed view of Pedernal.
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Art City Tucumcari
35 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Tucumcari, NM
Nestled along the historic Route 66 in Tucumcari, NM, our unique sculpture park and glamping destination offers an immersive art experience in the heart of nature. Our site features fourteen large-scale sculptures crafted by internationally renowned artists, making it an ideal backdrop for photography and a source of creative inspiration.
Guests can indulge in luxury with our on-site amenities including a hot tub, sauna, and outdoor showers, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploration. Our outdoor kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures, allowing you to dine al fresco surrounded by breathtaking art installations.
For convenience and comfort, the site includes three indoor bathrooms complete with sinks and an indoor shower, all seamlessly integrated with a modern septic system to ensure environmental sustainability.
Experience the perfect blend of art, nature, and comfort at our exclusive glamping getaway.
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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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Enchanted Circle Campground (E<<)
13 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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Sunny Mellow Eco Villa
4 sites · Lodging8 acres · Tijeras, NM
Sunny Mellow Eco Villa is the land with a great history. The QUIET, secret Shangra-La Valley just over the ridge from Route 66 (and I-40) was the camping place for Billy the Kid and his gang! They could quickly saddle up when the posted lookout on the ridge above signaled the passing of the stagecoach!
Even more stunning, it was the Tijeras Indian Pueblo Tribe's place of roaming and rest.
The land now sports an Organic Vineyard, Orchard and Vegetable Garden that guests my forage from when in bloom.
A Large, Clean, Secluded Redwood Yoga Deck, Ping-Pong, Horseshoes, and a Giant Swing Set, along with patios and lounges that are found over the 8 acre land, and all joined by a network of Scenic Pathways and Bridges that connect The Vineyard, The Orchard, The Garden, The Solar Array, The Swing, The Yoga Deck, Ping Pong Terrace, Horse shoe Pit... Perfect Place and Feel The Akashic Records of Where Billy the Kid and his gang camped and the Tijeras Indians Lived!
8 Minutes to Albuquerque. 7 minutes to Cedar Crest, 20 minutes to The Infinite View off the Sandia Crest, 10 minutes to Edgewood. 50 minutes to Santa Fe. Located in THE CENTER of The ZIA of NEW MEXICO!
Views of meadows, mountains and the Enchanting New Mexico sky from the Every stopping point on the Eco Villa Trail System.
Ride a bike, take a sauna, Read a book... Take a nap. Enjoy the Unique Feel and Romance of the Yoga Yurt, The Awesome Modern Outdoor Kitchen, The delicious KING Bed. Watch 4K TV with 900 download and 35 upload!
Enjoy Dining at your Private HipCamp Site!
Hike into the Cedro National forest a short walk to the end of the road. If you feel sociable, join in a campfire with the guests at The Chi-Treehouse or Invite guests to the Fire-pit at your own Yoga Yurta!
Sit in the Secluded "Starchamber" by day for a sun tan, or by night for moon glow and infinite star gazing.
Drive to Sandia Peak, Hike, Ski, Mountain Bike (Even out your back door if you do not want to drive).
Albuquerque and The East Mountains has more trails in proximity to a metropolis than an city in the country. Pick sandy, rocky, or meadow, or a forest ascent.
Grove at top notch restaurants in ABQ and some local ones just down the street.
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Elk Ridge Ranch
1 site · RV7 acres · Placitas, NM
Park your RV up to 40 foot overlooking a beautiful pond and endless Mountain Views. Enjoy our Bison and Elk roaming near your campsite, you can even feed them apples out of your hand! You can swim in the crystal clear pond and enjoy the endless stars at night. We have 50 amp service and sewer hookup. Pets are welcome if well behaved and leashed because of the resident animals. Only 45 minutes to Santa Fe and 20 minutes to Albuquerque. Explore the great Southwest attractions: Tent Rocks, Bandolier National Monument, Chaco Canyon, Coronado Monument, and Sandia Tramway. Excellent hiking and biking area. Less than an hour to Santa Fe Ski area and 2 hours to Taos Mountain.
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Timberon NM Golf & RV Camping Site
2 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Timberon, NM
Timberon New Mexico is considered a small peaceful retirement community. The town is located within the Sacramento Mountains on the southern edge of the Lincoln National Forest. The town has a 9-hole golf course, lodge, pool, church, airstrip and a volunteer fire department. Guests in the area can enjoy many activities such as camping, fishing, swimming, golfing, hiking, biking, ATV/UTV, winter activities, local restaurant and two well equipped stores for groceries and other camping and RVing accessories. Check out Timberon.org for town details.
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Bakers Akers
3 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Lordsburg, NM
Bakers Akers
is located in what used to be Nebblett
New Mexico but is now Virden New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property.
Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa.
Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war.
It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also.
The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation.
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Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under.
Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds.
Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day.
The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River.
Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning.
Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching.
With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.
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Dusty Rabbit Van Life
5 sites · RVs, Tents2000 acres · Roswell, NM
Learn more about this land:Dusty Rabbit Van Life @ Schrimsher Ranch is an alternative camping & Star Gazing location just outside of town, yet close to the open road. A great place to relax under the stars, have a camp fire, and kick back next to your travel rig after a long day. You are welcome to explore the 600+ acres of rolling hills and high desert of our ranch. If you cross a fence you've gone too far, so that makes it easy for you to know where you're at. You might just want to crash for the night in a safe location out on the rangeland or stay a day or two to enjoy the land to walk, mountain bike antelope trails, and maybe even Sniffers the pronghorn antelope will find ya before you head out. This is a primitive site, so leave no trace practice is appreciated and pack in/out is how we do it here. If you come in the summer prepare the morning coffee early and enjoy the desert sun's rays hit the Capitan, but by 9am it will be hot, so be ready! Best star gazing and satellite watching in the world!
I have several sites to choose from. But remember to keep an eye on the wind and weather as it can get crazy out here sometimes…..!!! I try to keep the sites stocked with firewood, but fill free to bring your own.
Lonely Bull Camp 1 is my most popular site. It is very private and is easily accessible by most vehicles and campers.
Ask about Lonely Bull Camp 4x4 if you have a capable vehicle. Amazing stars!!
Old Highway Camp is a great alternative if you want something closer to the highway and have a safe private place to pull over, camp, kickback, make a fire and get back to your life on the on the road in the morning. It is closer to the highway, but is quite at night and has great star gazing. Enjoy being greeted by The Mountain in the morning. Let me know where you would like to stay and I will do my best to accommodate you! Safe travels!
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Ranch camping in New Mexico guide
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Welcome to Hipcamp, the ultimate destination for camping enthusiasts! If you're looking for a ranch experience in the beautiful terrain of New Mexico, you've come to the right place. With over 750 options available, you'll have no trouble finding the perfect ranch campsite to suit your needs. Whether you prefer the rustic charm of Enchanted Circle Campground (397 reviews), the eco-friendly vibes of Sunny Mellow Eco Villa (179 reviews), or the serene atmosphere of Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews), there's something for everyone. And with popular amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll feel right at home. Plus, with an average price per night of just $28 and options as low as $10, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable ranch camping adventure in New Mexico!
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