45mi from Las Vegas · 1 siteMAD Moon Hideout
Your own little hideout in the mountains of northern New Mexico.
Tucked into the mountains roughly halfway between Santa Fe and Taos, MAD Moon Hideout is a quirky little base camp for exploring northern New Mexico—or doing absolutely nothing at all.
We're just off the scenic High Road to Taos, surrounded by historic villages, artist studios, mountain trails, and some of the most beautiful back roads in the Southwest. Spend your days wandering through Taos galleries, exploring Santa Fe, skiing or hiking at Sipapu, visiting the villages of Truchas and Chimayó, or discovering the wineries, galleries, and back roads of Dixon and Embudo. We're also an ideal home base for the annual High Road Art Tour.
But you don't have to leave the property to have an experience.
A Little Piece of Old New Mexico
MAD Moon Hideout sits on ten acres in the tiny mountain village of Llano San Juan, at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. At the heart of the property is our century-old adobe home, surrounded by apple, pear, and plum trees. A small river runs below, and Carson National Forest borders the back of the property.
This is a lived-in mountain homestead, not a commercial campground. Your campsite is near our home but thoughtfully arranged with its own outdoor living areas and privacy screening. You'll have room to settle in, cook dinner, gather around the fire, and make yourself at home.
You're also welcome to explore the grounds. Relax in a hammock, wander beneath the fruit trees, listen to the river, watch for wildlife, or stay up late under northern New Mexico's dark mountain skies.
Your Outdoor Living Space
We've set up the campsite to feel more like an outdoor room than a parking spot. Your dedicated camping area includes:
• A private outdoor kitchen and dining space with a propane grill, tables, and seating
• Your own fire pit and gathering area
• A private composting toilet with a handwashing station
• Potable well water and a dedicated 30-amp electrical hookup
• Reliable high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the property
• Outdoor games, including disc golf and lawn games
• Access to hammocks and places to relax around the property
Hot Tub Under the Stars: Our wood-fired hot tub is available as an optional add-on. There's something special about soaking in hot water on a cool mountain evening beneath a sky full of stars.
A Place to Come Inside
If the weather turns—or you just feel like hanging out indoors—guests can enjoy our Livin' Room, a casual game room and music studio with foosball, darts, board games, television, and a comfortable place to unwind.
Shower facilities: Our dedicated private outdoor shower is under construction. Until it's ready, guests can arrange a scheduled shower inside our home, accessed through a separate private entrance.
Bring Your Own Camp—or Rent Ours
The campsite is best suited to camper vans, Class B RVs, truck campers, rooftop tents, and smaller camping setups. Don't have your own camping gear? Ask about renting our rooftop tent mounted on a trailer, available as an optional add-on.
Our rural mountain driveway is narrow and winding, with tight curves, steep drop-offs, and overhanging trees. Conventional travel trailers, fifth wheels, and large motorhomes are not suitable. Please check with us about unusual vehicle setups before booking.
A Few Things to Know
Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash. We have friendly resident dogs and cats, and wildlife is part of everyday life here.
We're at a mountain elevation where the seasons really matter. Summer brings cool evenings, fall brings golden aspens, and winter brings snow and easy access to nearby skiing. It's beautiful country, but come prepared for changing mountain weather.
Come Hide Out for a While
MAD Moon Hideout isn't a resort, and we're not trying to make it one.
It's a slightly unconventional, wonderfully rural little piece of northern New Mexico—an old adobe homestead with mountain views, fruit trees, running water, dark skies, and room to breathe.
Come for the scenery, the art, the history, the skiing, the winding back roads, or simply the chance to spend a few days somewhere different.
Explore all day. Come home to the mountains. Hide out for a while.
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