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Dusty Rabbit Van Life

98%
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· Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico
600 acres hosted by Nathan S.
2 RV/tent sites
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Nathan is a Star Host
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STARGAZING & MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS ABOUND! Dusty Rabbit Van Life @ Schrimsher Ranch is an alternative camping and Star Gazing location just outside of ROSWELL, yet close to the open road. A great place to relax under the stars, have a camp fire, and kick back next to your travel rig after a long day. You might just want to crash for the night in a safe location out on the rangeland or stay a day or two to enjoy the land to walk, mountain bike antelope trails, and maybe even Sniffers the pronghorn antelope will find ya before you head out. This is a primitive site, so leave no trace practice is appreciated and pack in/out is how we do it here. If you come in the summer prepare the morning coffee early and enjoy the desert sun's rays hit the Capitan, but by 9am it will be hot, so be ready! Best star gazing and satellite watching in the world! I have several sites to choose from. But remember to keep an eye on the wind and weather as it can get crazy out here sometimes…..!!! I try to keep the sites stocked with firewood, but fill free to bring your own. Lonely Bull Camp 1 is my most popular site. It is very private and is easily accessible by most vehicles and campers. Ask about Lonely Bull Camp 4x4 if you have a capable vehicle. Amazing stars!! Old Highway Camp is a great alternative if you want something closer to the highway and have a safe private place to pull over, camp, kickback, make a fire and get back to your life on the on the road in the morning. It is closer to the highway, but is quite at night and has great star gazing. Enjoy being greeted by The Mountain in the morning. Let me know where you would like to stay and I will do my best to accommodate you! Safe travels!
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98% Recommend219 ratings · 118 reviews
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Gary M.
9 reviews
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· April 2025
A terrific experience!
20 ft Class B ·
This was really a terrific experience! If you like solitude and nobody around you, this is the place. Nathan was very responsive, considerate and accurate in all of his descriptions.
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Joey W.
4 reviews
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· March 2025
Wonderful spot wide open area we could have watched the stars all night. Great directions and easy to get to with a few rough spots but nothing crazy. Close enough to town but far enough to not hear a thing even from the highway at night.
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Joshua R.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
20 ft Class C ·
25 ft. Class C had no problems in or out. Good directions, easy to follow. Pretty and peaceful. Bring your own firewood.
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Nicole C.
4 reviews
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· February 2025
16 ft car ·
Private dark sky camp site. Enjoyed the absolute solitude offered.
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Jaxon R.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· February 2025
WOW
This sight had us over the moon! Perfectly tucked away, peaceful and private. My friend and I had an amazing experience/ easy and clear directions and communication. Couldn’t have been happier with our decision!!!!
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Jody H.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· January 2025
good stargazing
Pretty wide open space. Good communication. Would go back
Location
Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to
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