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Monument Station Camping Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, p Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared. Deming: Looking for the best hiking in Deming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Deming. The city is within the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, which was acquired from Mexico specifically to provide a southern route for a railroad to connect the United States with California. Deming was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, and is named after Mary Ann Deming Crocker, wife of Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the California railroad industry. Deming is located within the Upper Chihuahuan Desert climate zone. The climate is dry, hot, and breezy. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), but the altitude (4,300 feet (1,300 m)) and dry air sometimes make summer days more comfortable than one would expect given the high temperature. Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and 35 miles (56 km) north of the Mexican border.

Rockhound Basecamp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Enjoy this private dry camping site located 2 miles from Rockhound State Park with native creosote bush and yucca scattered throughout the landscape and towering views of the Florida Mountains and Dragon Ridge 1 mile away where you can spot occasional antelope and desert bighorn sheep roaming the peaks.

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Freedom Field

5 sites · Tents40 acres · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land:Freedom Field is an Ultralight and light sport remote airfield with campsites, two miles east of the Florida mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of Luna County New Mexico. We boast a quiet remote location with very little light pollution for amazing up close, reach out and touch it night skies.Our campsites are Huge and far apart to accommodate large camp parties with some distance between campsites.Aircraft may operate from Sunup to sundown. Dry campers, RVs, Boondockers, tent campers, Hikers, Bikers, Skoolies and Van dwellers welcome. At this time there are no aircraft based at the field and air traffic is very sparse.We are roughly 26 Miles from Deming and 50 Miles to Las Cruces.It is about 16 miles by road to Exit 102 on Interstate 10.

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Rosie's Retreat

1 site · Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land: Primitive campsite w stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM - make sure to stop at the D. H. Lescombes winery on the way! 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the gps coordinates, there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared.

One Particular Harbour

3 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Deming, NM

50 acres of SW desert solitude. Starry nights and quiet days. 2400' dirt airstrip on the property. NM18 for the pilots reading this. 3 RV hookups, w/ 30 amp electric and water service. Outhouse, w/ flushable toilet, hot and cold running water. 2 charcoal grills. Picnic table. Fire pit, for calm evenings. Many outbuildings, paddocks and acreage for your equine. Oh, did I mention, starry nights and quiet days.

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Rockhound Basecamp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Enjoy this private dry camping site located 2 miles from Rockhound State Park with native creosote bush and yucca scattered throughout the landscape and towering views of the Florida Mountains and Dragon Ridge 1 mile away where you can spot occasional antelope and desert bighorn sheep roaming the peaks.

Turquiose Skies

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Ventura, NM

Pitch your tent, pop in with your RV to the Turquoise Skies of New Mexico. We offer a small piece of heaven - whether you are passing through or want to stay awhile - our piece of property you can call home for a bit is available. Turquoise Skies is a dry camping place - you will need to bring your own facilities , Turquoise Skies is full desert with beautiful, unrestricted views of the mountains and the stars. Turquoise Skies is private and off grid. Pets allowed. Deming is 4miles away, and I-10 is 2 miles away! Beware of rattle snakes.

Monument Station Camping Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, p Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared. Deming: Looking for the best hiking in Deming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Deming. The city is within the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, which was acquired from Mexico specifically to provide a southern route for a railroad to connect the United States with California. Deming was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, and is named after Mary Ann Deming Crocker, wife of Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the California railroad industry. Deming is located within the Upper Chihuahuan Desert climate zone. The climate is dry, hot, and breezy. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), but the altitude (4,300 feet (1,300 m)) and dry air sometimes make summer days more comfortable than one would expect given the high temperature. Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and 35 miles (56 km) north of the Mexican border.

One Particular Harbour

3 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Deming, NM

50 acres of SW desert solitude. Starry nights and quiet days. 2400' dirt airstrip on the property. NM18 for the pilots reading this. 3 RV hookups, w/ 30 amp electric and water service. Outhouse, w/ flushable toilet, hot and cold running water. 2 charcoal grills. Picnic table. Fire pit, for calm evenings. Many outbuildings, paddocks and acreage for your equine. Oh, did I mention, starry nights and quiet days.

Eureka Station Camping Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared.

Rosie's Retreat

1 site · Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land: Primitive campsite w stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM - make sure to stop at the D. H. Lescombes winery on the way! 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the gps coordinates, there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared.

Cobaw Station Camping Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Deming, NM

Deming: Looking for the best hiking in Deming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Deming. The city is within the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, which was acquired from Mexico specifically to provide a southern route for a railroad to connect the United States with California. Deming was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, and is named after Mary Ann Deming Crocker, wife of Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the California railroad industry. Deming is located within the Upper Chihuahuan Desert climate zone. The climate is dry, hot, and breezy. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), but the altitude (4,300 feet (1,300 m)) and dry air sometimes make summer days more comfortable than one would expect given the high temperature. Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and 35 miles (56 km) north of the Mexican border.

Freedom Field

5 sites · Tents40 acres · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land:Freedom Field is an Ultralight and light sport remote airfield with campsites, two miles east of the Florida mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of Luna County New Mexico. We boast a quiet remote location with very little light pollution for amazing up close, reach out and touch it night skies.Our campsites are Huge and far apart to accommodate large camp parties with some distance between campsites.Aircraft may operate from Sunup to sundown. Dry campers, RVs, Boondockers, tent campers, Hikers, Bikers, Skoolies and Van dwellers welcome. At this time there are no aircraft based at the field and air traffic is very sparse.We are roughly 26 Miles from Deming and 50 Miles to Las Cruces.It is about 16 miles by road to Exit 102 on Interstate 10.

desert oasis in progress

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Wide open space to unwind and feel into nature. Earthen sauna built into the ground almost complete and can make a fire in it to keep warm and block winds. Also have tools if your interested in learning to move the earth or simply if you’d like to create your own camp fire or even join us in our projects! Looking to create community, sustainable / permaculture living through adobe building, fertilizing the land, and planting seeds to create a desert oasis. Plus free roaming cows! In addition to free roaming cows we would like to have more animals like sheep to nurture and enjoy the company of. Funds go toward a good cause to help animals in need and live sustainably. Please also reach out if you are interested in this type of community!

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Sunshine Valley Getaway

1 site · RV1 acre · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land:Greetings Hipcampers! Come relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city in the Sunshine Valley area outside of Deming, New Mexico! Great area for RV's, camping, quads, dirt biking or you can hike in nearby Rockhound State Park, Visit Deming (Old Western Town) or Las Cruces. 4x4 or AWD vehicle strongly recommended! The roads that lead up to the property are paved, then gravel for a bit before they turn into dirt roads for the last mile or so! Most of the photos are from the campsite itself, but a few are from nearby destinations or along the freeway. GPS Coordinates for the center of the property: 32°03'33.8"N 107°27'18.7"W The property is nestled in between paradise and quail road. I used google maps to navigate to this location! Time to property Albuquerque, NM: 4 hours Tucson, Arizona: 4 hours El Paso, Texas: 2 hours Grand Canyon: 8.5 hours White Sands National Park: 2 hours Gila National Forest (NM): 2.5 hours Chiricahua National Monument: 4 hours Lincoln National Forest: 3 hours Roswell, New Mexico: 4 hours Amazing views of the Florida mountains, breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. A majestic landscape with plenty of space! Campground includes a fire pit, American flag, and reflectors at the front of the property as well as pavers that have been sprayed painted orange on the backside of the property.

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Cactus Cowboy Ranchette

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Primitive open-air campsite three miles east of the Florida mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of Luna County New Mexico. Enjoy extraordinary views of nature and solitude at our quiet remote location blessed with very low light pollution for spectacular views of night skies, glorious sunrises and stunning sunsets. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow. Beware of scorpions, rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. This undeveloped parcel of land has no water, power or toilets available. Our lonesome campsite will accommodate a large camp party. Dry campers, RVs, Boondockers, Skoolies, Van dwellers, Tent campers, hikers, bikers, horse riders, off-roaders welcome. Please respect the beauty of nature with no fireworks or trash. Pack-in pack-out policy. The road coming in is very narrow and lined with mesquite bushes. Off-road vehicles are highly recommended, as dirt roads can get soft depending on weather. We are roughly 27 Miles from Deming and 50 Miles to Las Cruces. It is about 16 miles by road to Exit 102 on Interstate 10.

Pancho Villa Place

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Private half acre site all to yourself just 3.7 miles off paved Coyote Rd in the expansive Chihuahuan Desert of New Mexico with freedom to set up a large group camp or a solo get-away-from-it-all camp, ride off-road vehicles, practice your primitive sling-shot and airsoft target skills, play corn hole, stargaze and have epic campfires at night.

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One Particular Harbour

3 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Deming, NM

50 acres of SW desert solitude. Starry nights and quiet days. 2400' dirt airstrip on the property. NM18 for the pilots reading this. 3 RV hookups, w/ 30 amp electric and water service. Outhouse, w/ flushable toilet, hot and cold running water. 2 charcoal grills. Picnic table. Fire pit, for calm evenings. Many outbuildings, paddocks and acreage for your equine. Oh, did I mention, starry nights and quiet days.

Rockhound Basecamp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Enjoy this private dry camping site located 2 miles from Rockhound State Park with native creosote bush and yucca scattered throughout the landscape and towering views of the Florida Mountains and Dragon Ridge 1 mile away where you can spot occasional antelope and desert bighorn sheep roaming the peaks.

Turquiose Skies

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Ventura, NM

Pitch your tent, pop in with your RV to the Turquoise Skies of New Mexico. We offer a small piece of heaven - whether you are passing through or want to stay awhile - our piece of property you can call home for a bit is available. Turquoise Skies is a dry camping place - you will need to bring your own facilities , Turquoise Skies is full desert with beautiful, unrestricted views of the mountains and the stars. Turquoise Skies is private and off grid. Pets allowed. Deming is 4miles away, and I-10 is 2 miles away! Beware of rattle snakes.

Eureka Station Camping Retreat

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared.

Monument Station Camping Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, p Primitive campsite with stunning mountain views - enjoy nature and solitude! Outside Deming, NM. 4x4 vehicle is a MUST, because the dirt roads and ground can become soft and muddy depending on weather. Off-road traction boards highly recommend. COME PREPARED. You will be provided the GPS coordinates, note there is no wi-fi, plot ahead of time. The site is remote - beyond where the roads end. This is a primitive campsite - so NO water, power or toilets are available. Please respect nature. No fireworks or trash. Pack in pack out policy. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow are out here. Dangerous animals are rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. Be prepared. Deming: Looking for the best hiking in Deming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Deming. The city is within the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, which was acquired from Mexico specifically to provide a southern route for a railroad to connect the United States with California. Deming was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, and is named after Mary Ann Deming Crocker, wife of Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the California railroad industry. Deming is located within the Upper Chihuahuan Desert climate zone. The climate is dry, hot, and breezy. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), but the altitude (4,300 feet (1,300 m)) and dry air sometimes make summer days more comfortable than one would expect given the high temperature. Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and 35 miles (56 km) north of the Mexican border.

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