- Belen
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100% Recommend89 ratings · 74 reviews
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· April 2026
Camp Dark moon is such a special place! It has wonderful views and feels so safe and comforting! :)
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Kaci G.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2026
With pets ·
Casa Huevo
Roan and Ivy are kind, welcoming and gracious hosts. The property is tranquil and inspiring! We will be back!
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Nick I.
2 reviews
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· March 2026
Loved staying there. Roan and Ivy created such special space on beautiful, serene desert land. Appreciated their hospitality, clear instructions and communication because I ended up checking myself in much later than I had hoped to get in. It was a brief trip for me and wish I got to stay there longer. The dome was so inviting and cozy and I slept great in it. So glad I booked it spur of the moment. Looking forward to returning sometime
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Tina T.
2 reviews
I loved getting to spend the night in a little earthen hut! Roan and Ivy have created a very cool and thoughtful space.
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Dasha W.
6 reviews
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· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Campo Crudo
I always love camp dark moon! Roan and Ivy rock! I'm a regular working nearby in los lunas.
Robert H.
8 reviews
Ivy & Roan host an incredible eco-conscious oasis. The land is beautiful, & their property is quiet & safe. They make their own adobe, & are generous in their knowledge, friendliness, & attention to details of the space (books, rechargeable lamp, super-comfy bed, lounge chairs to stargaze & relax in, fire pit, ect..). They are approachable hosts, with terrific recommendations of anything you might be looking for in southern NM. We enjoyed our stay greatly, & wholeheartedly encourage others to stay there.
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Lisa Jane D.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent ·
Campo Crudo
Just stopped by for a night, was a really great spot with great views of the landscape.
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Kai V.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
This is my second time coming here and I absolutely love it! The peace is unrivaled. The views are spectacular! And Roan and Ivy are so welcoming and kind. I highly recommend!!
Whitney S.
15 reviews
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· March 2026
With pets ·
Casa Huevo
Wow! What a beautiful experience at Camp Darkmoon. Roan and Ivy were very welcoming and down to earth, literally! The dome is so warm and cozy, set with great incense picks. Having our dogs off leash was the best part, they enjoyed roaming the property and had so much fun. Wonderful experience.
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Justin B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2026
With pets ·
Casa Huevo
I always love visitng Roan and Ivy! They are great hosts. Casa huevo is cozy when it's cold out.
Robert H.
8 reviews
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· November 2025
With pets ·
Casa Huevo
Camp dark moon is awesome and Roan and Ivy are great hosts. Stayed in Casa Huevo this time and stayed very warm in freezing temps. A beautiful, quiet camp.
Robert H.
8 reviews
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· November 2025
Absolutely wonderful campsite and environment, well curated, cared for, and maintained. The hosts, Ivy & Roan, were incredibly welcoming and kind—I would recommend their camp highly to anyone passing through, as well as to anyone wishing to spend a few days camping by the fire and nights under the stars!
Miranda C.
3 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campo Crudo
Lovely spot. Peaceful, beautiful view of the mountains, moonrise was sublime.
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Sang S.
5 reviews
Really great to see someone making charming tiny houses out of native materials with his own hands! Also, the area has a lot to offer, including great hiking in the nearby mountains (but reasonably high clearance vehicles necessary to get to the closest trail heads) and a comfortable and inexpensive train into both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Lastly, the hosts are really good people--community minded, kind hearted, thinking for themselves.
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Lisanne A.
4 reviews
Just can't say enuff good things! A lovely, mystical, adorable break in the long drive thru New Mexico, boasting creative DIY solutions worth taking notes from, with some rad-tabulous hosts who live on site and make great campfire chat buddies. Def will be back to stay in the cozy, warm egg. Loooved taking a composty dump in a serene Naturescape and helping the planet along! And so happy to have made new friends!
Rasika M.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Roan & Ivy are amazing human beings. They were so welcoming to us. The land is amazing. The view is serene. Our experience exceeded our expectations on every level. We'll definitely return when we're passing through New Mexico again.
Will A.
6 months on Hipcamp
Casa Huevo is a cozy delight. Gorgeous open New Mexico skies and kind, lovely hosts. It was chilly outside (early October), but inside the little dome I was more than comfortable. Loved the experience and wouldn’t hesitate to return!
S W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Campo Crudo
Nice spot with expansive views. Outdoor privy. Roan and Ivy were very friendly and helpful. I would stay again.
Michael A.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Campo Crudo
We had such an amazing stay at Campo Crudo! The sunsets were so beautiful and the star gazing was unlike anything else we’ve seen. Definitely recommend.
Gets nice and chilly at night and hot in the day so plan accordingly:)
If you plan to camp, keep in mind that the space is not huge. I would say a four person tent or less would fit ideally in the area they have.
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Charlotte R.
8 reviews
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· September 2025
We loved staying here, we felt safe and cozy. The sunrise was beautiful and the hut was so cool! This is a great space and both Roan and Ivy were kind and welcoming :)
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Lindsay T.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
The earth dome matches description and also exceeds in ways you have to experience yourself. Waking up to dead silence on this land was special- being more attuned to the work and projects made out of earth, and the sweeping mesa-like setting. The windows of casa huevo let you fall asleep to the moon and wake with the sun right there, and also catch nighttime breezes 🌙
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Victoria Z.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campo Crudo
Beautiful mountain views and Roan and Ivy were very kind and welcoming
Jasmine S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Campo Crudo
Really cool spot. Peaceful. Perfect distance from ABQ which was our next destination. Thanks! We had a great nights sleep under the stars
Katrina C.
8 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Campo Crudo
Camp crudo is great and Roan and Ivy are awesome hosts. Beautiful wide open sage plains surrounding and very quiet! Will be back!
Robert H.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campo Crudo
I really enjoyed the low stress. Easy style Roan and Ivy presented for their camp. It was everything I was looking for and more. So many stars and chill desert night. It was perfect
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Vincent R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Campo Crudo
The hosts were so patient with me while my GPS went wonky. It was late at night but they kept in touch with me until we made it there safely. They came to introduce themselves and made sure we were good. My dogs loved walking/exploring the property and Ivy offered us the shaded area which really helped us cool down. If we pass through the area again, we'd definitely stay again. If you come in the summer, you will need to bring shade.
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Anna Z.
4 reviews
Our group tent camped at Darkmoon and really enjoyed ourselves. The desert is peaceful, stars and sunsets are spectacular. Roan and Sara were glad to show us how their tiny houses and domes were built and gave us a tour. We ended up playing campfire games with Roan and Sara all evening. So fun! This stop was at the end of a 4-day New Mexico trip and several in our group said it was their favorite part, mostly because of how fun the hosts were.
Tips:
Don't let the thought of composting toilets scare you. These were clean and well-maintained.
Bring a track identification book. The animal tracking here was fascinating.
Bring a table if you are tent camping. The tent sites don't have tables.
There is a hidden flamingo on the property. See if you can find it!
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Erin A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Campo Crudo
Great spot with a gorgeous view. I highly recommend it if you are passing through new Mexico.
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Alexander K.
3 reviews
You’ll never sleep better; but if you do stir at night, you’ll be greeted by every constellation in the cosmos! Arrive early enough to relax and take in the beauty of the expanse. Oh, and bring some stories and snacks to share with Roan and Ivy as the sun sets!
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Scott N.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
With pets ·
Casa Huevo
Beautiful adobe huts, hosts were super nice and fun to hang out with, so wish we could've stayed longer. We will be back sometime in the future!!
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Reilly W.
2 reviews
Location
Belen, Valencia, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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