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12 top desert campgrounds near Vado

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BNC Farms

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Chaparral, NM

Welcome to BNC Farms! We are located smack in the middle of desert in Chaparral, NM. We have two short term rentals on the property. The Desert Dome and Harvey the Skoolie. Both are unique stays. We love to show people the beauty the desert has to offer. We also live on site and are around to answer any questions or help you out. We want all of our guests to be able to enjoy their stay and have as much privacy as possible. Both stays have a fire pit and their own hang out area. There are farm animals on the property! Your fur babies are welcome, we only ask you keep them leashed at all time. If you would like to see more about our rentals, or see local recommendations check out our instagram @BNCFarms1. We look forward to hosting you. Bailey and Nadia

Spur-C Desert Oasis

1 site · RV1 acre · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site is at least an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Area for parking / tents is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso , Texas. Schedule only through Hipcamp.com. Use this link or download the app to your phone. https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/new-mexico-spur-c-desert-oasis-kk9hworr?adults=1&children=0

Horner Hipcamp

15 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Radium Springs, NM

New to Hipcamp, but want to share my beautiful property with others. Located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Property is rustic now, but improvements will continue to be made as time goes on. Come help me develop this beautiful location into the best Hipcamp in New Mexico. Just 14 miles of the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch, NM, come during chile harvest to take home fresh green chile right out of the field. 21 miles from Las Cruces, where you will find plenty of events and entertainment, should you so desire. Spaceport, America, T or C, White Sands are all within a day's drive, and Fort Selden is just a few miles down the road, as is Blue Moon Bar and Grill. My dad first came to this property as a farm hand for the elderly couple who owned it. This was in the 1930's. He met my mother, who lived 6 miles down the road, in 1939. She was just 14. Every Sunday he would ride those 6 miles to have supper with her and her family and in 1940, 2 weeks after her 16th birthday, they married. They traveled around before coming back here, buying a small portion of this farm from the elderly owners and farming the rest for them, but in 1953, the man died (his name was Ernest Ward) in the small concrete house I now use for storage, that my dad had built for he and his wife when he first came to work for them. My parents built a home for his widow in Hatch (14 miles) and bought the farm from her. My family has owned it since. I was gone for 31 years, but returned to the land and place I love and plan to stay here till I die!

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Tres Caballos

3 sites · Lodging7 acres · Las Cruces, NM

Locals consider this property one of the best secrets of the valley. The main house is an old adobe built sometime in the '30s, added on to over the years. Joe Augustine raised his family as well as race horses here and it is often referred as the old Augustine place. Things I love about this place; a landscape in every direction, all the mountains that create the Mesilla Valley are visible, the way the light changes, the sound of the train, how quiet and peaceful it is, watching the crops grow and change, the very dark nights. It is an amazingly healing space to be, it kinda sucks the hustle right out of you allowing space for expansion. Come be still and listen. Access to the river and mountains is easy, day trips abound, and town is close enough but not too close. Ask me about an Artist Retreat beginner or masterclasses availableLearn more about this land:Welcome to dark star filled nights and birdsong days. This is your Gateway to all that southern new Mexico has to offer and it's a lot! Your Casita is a very well appointed two bedroom two bathroom, full kitchen, dining area and living room. All with a retro/boho feel, mid century modern meets vintage finds. The vistas are always enchanting and can be enjoyed from either of the covered porches, or out by the stock tank pond, you will have a front row seat to the Dona Ana and Organ Mountains, and probably a couple of exotic horses grazing in the pasture, just because!We have Parks, Monuments, public lands all for the hikers, foodies will delight in the many restaurants, food trucks, brew pubs and distilleries. Arts and culture abound also with a variety of museums, art galleries, theater and fiestas.And yet the farm feels remote, a slice of solitude, it is the perfect gateway to the world and the perfect place to come home to.

Gleatherland Ranch

3 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 12 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including (seasonal) primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers, as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Vacation rentals open all year Campground and glamping open seasonally (Nov- March) Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required Please see our website for full booking capabilities. www.gleatherland.com

SaddleHawk Ranch

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Deming, NM

Located in the high desert (4300 ft) of the Southwest, we are a gated guest ranch, and we have multiple areas for you to RV boondock or tent camp. We also have a few 30/50 amp plug in spots. This is a private gated ranch, and is NOT A FANCY RANCH. It is a working ranch and there is also a 501(c)3 non profit charity organization that keeps 9 horses at the ranch. The ranch is home to 35 +- Equines (Horses, Mules, Donkeys) performance and competition horses and has a horse & carriage driving school. We do not rent riding horses or have riding horses/lessons. Only driving horses. You may schedule a carriage ride for an extra fee. The non profit charity organization is called Equine Safe Haven, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization teaches horsemanship and carriage driving, using horses that were on the list to transport to Mexico for slaughter. Come pet and love on them, as they have a second chance in life and the program makes a difference to those that are economically or physically disadvantaged. We have water hydrant fill stations, and a BBQ area for you to use. Please ask when you arrive. We can accommodate any size RV up to and including tractor trailers. We have two 50 amp sites and one 30 amp site if you need electric. Check in info: CHECK IN TIME: BETWEEN 3pm and 8pm -if you are tent camping please get here before sunset - it gets VERY dark here (great for stargazing) , and hard to see in the back acreage. If you come in after dark, we will park you up front. Gate locks by 8pm and unlocked at 7:30am. NOTE: THE GATE IS LOCKED BETWEEN 8pm and 7:30am. Checkout is by 11am. If you intend to arrive later than sunset or leave earlier than 7:30am, we will park you up front, and will need to know this before you arrive. It is quiet here, and we like to allow travelers time to rest. We also work full time, M-F, in addition to working the Ranch, so we need to set limits so we can rest as well.

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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.

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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.

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Rancho de Firefly

2 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Pecan Park, NM

We have 10 acres of which about 1/4 acre has been set aside for camping. The surrounding area is desert and mostly flat though there is a mountain view to the west. As for now, this camping area will be a dry camp until other improvements reach their completion in the near future. Campfires are prohibited for the time being. We have available 3 RV sites and 3 tent sites available. The RV sites and the tent sites are $35 for an over night stay. There are many venues in the area to visit, We have easy access off I-10. NOTE PLEASE READ: We can handle motor homes up to 35ft in length, 5th wheels up to 32ft and travel trailers up to 28ft. There is a 1 vehicle limit to each camp site. 6 vehicles total. With the exception of a motor home towing a second vehicle. We are at 3810 Serenity just south of Akela. Below are our GPS coordinates. Rancho de Firefly GPS coordinates 32.231532 -107.401608 Directions to Rancho de Firefly. We are 35 miles west of Las Cruces. Heading west on I-10 take the 102 Akela exit. At the stop sign make a left to the over pass and take another left over the overpass. At the bottom make a left on NM 549 and proceed to Happiness Ave and make a right, proceed to the second road to the right and turn right on Ave 5 and proceed to the end of the road. Please keep your speed down as this is not an improved road. You have arrived. Directions to Rancho de Firefly. We are 21 miles east of Deming, NM. Heading east on I-10. Take the 102 Akela exit. At the stop sign make a left on NM 549 and continue to Happiness Ave and make a right then proceed to the second road to the right and make a right turn on Ave 5 and go to the end of the road. Please keep your speed down as this is not an improved road. You have arrived. The gates will be closed though not locked, open both gates and as you come in and stay to the left. The sites are on that side of the property. The sites will be marked as which ones they are. Please take your assigned site and park accordingly. Please close the gates once you are through. There may or may not be someone there to greet you. RV sites will be designated by RV Site 1, RV Site 2 and RV Site 3. Please use the site assigned. Tent sites will be designated by Tent Site 1, Tent Site 2 and Tent Site 3, Please use the site assigned. Fuel locations near us. Akela has 24/7 pumps and the Chiricahua Apache Homelands truck stop. They are approximately 2 miles north of Firefly on the other side of I-10. Las Cruces is 35 miles to the east on I-10 and Deming is 21 miles to the west off of NM 549 and/or I-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.

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.

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Desert camping near Vado guide

Overview

Looking to go camping near Vado, New Mexico? Hipcamp has over 2,280 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into glamping, tent camping, or RV camping, there's something for everyone. With average prices as low as $11 per night and options starting at just $10, you'll find a campsite that fits your budget. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Hot Springs Glamp Camp (101 reviews), Camp Rio (95 reviews), or Spur-C Desert Oasis (37 reviews). And don't worry about amenities, popular options include campfires, potable water, and showers. If you're into historic sites, wind sports, or biking, you'll find plenty of activities to keep you entertained. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Vado, New Mexico!