Farm stays near White Sands, New Mexico 2025

White sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see at this unique desert in southern New Mexico. At 275 square miles, White Sands is the world's largest gypsum dune field. The wind brushes the endless sands into gentle ripples, creating an otherworldly landscape. Camping at the White Sands National Monument is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But you'll have to hop a few hurdles first. Backcountry camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. The ten tent camping sites are hike-in only, so be prepared to haul your gear—and water—along a 1-mile trek. Hikers must be diligent about following the trail markers to avoid getting lost. Weather is a factor, too, with summer highs as hot as 110 degrees F. Play it smart and check with the rangers at the Visitors Center near the park entrance before you head out. You'll need to stop by for a camping permit anyway. Roughly half of the natural dune field is national parkland. The other half is an active military missile range. The park is closed on missile test days, locking out any chance of camping. The missile schedule is usually planned two weeks in advance, but last-minute schedule changes do happen. Several campgrounds near White Sands offer a plan B. The Lincoln National Forest is close by, offering nine campgrounds. Opt for the Silver Campground if you want basics like showers and water spigots. Several private campgrounds are located nearby along Highway 70 and Highway 54. This area is a good bet for RVs who want hook-ups or families looking to rent cabins.

Top-rated campgrounds

White sand dunes stretch as far as the eye can see at this unique desert in southern New Mexico. At 275 square miles, White Sands is the world's largest gypsum dune field. The wind brushes the endless sands into gentle ripples, creating an otherworldly landscape. Camping at the White Sands National Monument is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But you'll have to hop a few hurdles first. Backcountry camping is on a first-come, first-served basis. The ten tent camping sites are hike-in only, so be prepared to haul your gear—and water—along a 1-mile trek. Hikers must be diligent about following the trail markers to avoid getting lost. Weather is a factor, too, with summer highs as hot as 110 degrees F. Play it smart and check with the rangers at the Visitors Center near the park entrance before you head out. You'll need to stop by for a camping permit anyway. Roughly half of the natural dune field is national parkland. The other half is an active military missile range. The park is closed on missile test days, locking out any chance of camping. The missile schedule is usually planned two weeks in advance, but last-minute schedule changes do happen. Several campgrounds near White Sands offer a plan B. The Lincoln National Forest is close by, offering nine campgrounds. Opt for the Silver Campground if you want basics like showers and water spigots. Several private campgrounds are located nearby along Highway 70 and Highway 54. This area is a good bet for RVs who want hook-ups or families looking to rent cabins.

Top-rated campgrounds

1. La Vina rd

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27mi from White Sands · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Chamberino, NM

A two acre camping ground located next to Sombra Antigua Winery located in the middle of farmland along the historic highway 28. Bathrooms and trash disposal available as well as 1 electric hook up. Live music Saturday and Sunday from 2-6pm and 2 day stay limit. Tables and fire pits at each campsite.

2. Ray & Lucille's place

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24mi from White Sands · 2 sites · RVs · La Mesa, NM

Our farm is located in La Mesa, NM in the Mesilla Valley. Centered between Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX . The farming community offers open fields of various crops as well as pecan orchards. Minutes from hiking destinations Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument and Franklin Mountains State Park. Various wineries and breweries within minutes. Elephant Butte Lake State Park 1 hr 41 min (104 miles) White Sands National Park 1 hr 8 min (72 miles)Learn more about this land:Come stay at our fully equipped, safe RV Sites with full hook ups here at our little farm in the middle of Mesilla Valley. Just 6 miles off I-10 in La Mesa, NM. We are in a farming community among pecan orchards, cotton fields, hay fields. Easy to find, our peaceful and private RV sites are 1/4 mile off scenic NM Hwy 28. There are 4 wineries and a brewery within 20 minutes of our farm. Great country setting 20 minutes south of Mesilla and Las Cruces and 20 minutes North of El Paso, TX.

3. Horner Hacienda

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31mi from White Sands · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · Las Cruces, 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!

4. The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

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23mi from White Sands · 3 sites · Lodging · 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 @BNC3Farms. We look forward to hosting you. Bailey and Nadia

Stories from the community

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Theresa

November 2025

3 nights at The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

Check in was easy. Great communication. Very cozy. Loved seeing stars through Dome windows. Everything we needed. Easy to use kitchen.

Site 2. Hosts RV is a nice privacy barrier between sites

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Shelleen

October 2025

27 ft Class A

With pets

3 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Easy to get to with ample space to maneuver our 27' class A and tow vehicle to our site one. Given the fact that site 2 was vacant we were able to drive thru that site to site 1. However, there is ample space to get to either site even if one is occupied. Ray and Lucille were wonderful hosts and very accommodating. We have a young dog who is new to us and still in training. Their dogs and ours were frequently "talking" to one another due to the proximity of their fenced private area and site 1. After site 2 was vacated by an over nighters rv we switched to site 2 which was a better fit for all. The location of Pecan Grove was perfect for our week-long getaway. Peaceful, relaxing, cool temps, days trips to: Old Mesilla, Hatch, White Sands NP, Alamogordo, Organ Mtns. We would stay at Ray and Lucille's anytime again! No hesitations.

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Tom

October 2025

23 ft Class B

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Great little out of the way place. Afternoon shade with the pleasant country atmosphere.

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Elizabeth

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

Loved this dome, all the amenities and such a comfortable stay. Was planning to camp until those plans changed unexpectedly I am so happy I found this, it was perfect

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Lisa

October 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

This was our second stay here. Beautiful property. Full hook ups. Lots of space between other campers. Plenty of room for our 3 dogs to roam.

Christine

October 2025

33 ft Class A

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Very nice spot and plenty of space. Hookups were very easy to access with lighting available right above the hookups that we could control. Host was there when we arrived and assisted us with backing in and was readily available if we had any questions. Very nice site and very quiet location. Would definitely stay again in the future.

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Elizabeth

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to La Vina rd

Always a great time with awesome views, nice people, and great wine.

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Mohammed

October 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

It was a quiet place for a nice get away from the city life, the place was easy to get to with clear and precise instructions.

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Clara

September 2025

26 ft campervan

1 night at La Vina rd

We arrived very late, but it was wonderful waking up sorrounded by vineyards! Very quiet and comfy.

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J.D.

September 2025

45 ft fifth wheel

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Full hookups w/sewer! Wasn’t expecting that. Absolutely beautiful little pad. Privacy fence between spot and owners property . Cute dogs on their property as well. Ray was extremely nice and helped me back into the spot . Would stay again and again if ever passing through that area

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Abigail

September 2025

31 ft travel trailer

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

The sites are gorgeous! Both very flat and plenty of space to park your rig. Very private from the main property and each other. And the pecan orchard is absolutely lovely. Lots of great bird sightings too!

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Lyle

August 2025

21 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

Ray’s Pecan Orchard site was amazing! So clean and tight! Off the beaten path. Right by their house, but private at the same time. Safe! Enjoyable. Peaceful. Quiet. Electric water and sewer. Just right. I was blessed. Thank you Ray.

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Olga

August 2025

26 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to La Vina rd

We love staying here, this time was no exception. Great music and great service. The wine slushes are amazing !

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michelle

July 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

Lovely clean convenient spot. Highly recommended for a stop over to sleep.

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Rach

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

We enjoyed our spot! It was private and quiet and safe. They had cute zinnias planted along the spot (: would recommend bug spray if you want to sit outside.

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James

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Ray & Lucille's place

Very private, peaceful spot to spend the night. Our GPS tried to route us down a dirt road to get to the spot so don’t follow that. The address is marked clearly off the main road.

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John

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Such easy access and the surroundings were much beyond what we had hoped for. We were fortunate enough to have a thunderstorm roll through and it really cooled things off, plus the sound of rain is always a plus in our book.

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Bambi

July 2025

27 ft travel trailer

7 nights at Ray & Lucille's place

Wonderful hosts! Beautiful and serene place to relax and visit nearby Las Cruces or El Paso. We will definitely be back!

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Bambi

July 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Ray & Lucille's place

It is a serene, beautiful place! The hosts couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful! I highly recommend it!!

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Donny

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

Such a cool place. The description doesn’t do it justice. Well stocked with everything you need. The owners live nearby in case you have any problems. Very fast to respond & happy to help. Beds were comfy. I didn’t bring my dog but wish I had. It’s set with a doggy door & a small fenced area for them. We will definitely return.