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Elk Ridge Ranch

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75 reviews
· Placitas, Sandoval, New Mexico
7 acres hosted by Susan S.
1 RV site
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.
Susan is a Star Host
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Park your RV up to 40 foot overlooking a beautiful pond and endless Mountain Views. Enjoy our Bison and Elk roaming near your campsite, you can even feed them apples out of your hand! You can swim in the crystal clear pond and enjoy the endless stars at night. We have 50 amp service and sewer hookup. Pets are welcome if well behaved and leashed because of the resident animals. Only 45 minutes to Santa Fe and 20 minutes to Albuquerque. Explore the great Southwest attractions: Tent Rocks, Bandolier National Monument, Chaco Canyon, Coronado Monument, and Sandia Tramway. Excellent hiking and biking area. Less than an hour to Santa Fe Ski area and 2 hours to Taos Mountain.Park your RV up to 45 foot overlooking a beautiful pond and endless Mountain Views. Enjoy our Bison and Elk roaming near your campsite, you can even feed them apples out of your hand! We have 50 amp or 30 amp service and sewer hookup. Pets are welcome if well behaved and leashed because of the resident animals. No tent or car camping, we do not have restrooms or showers
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100% Recommend84 ratings · 75 reviews
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Tiff N.
3 reviews
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· January 2025
A unique and peaceful experience!
We had a wonderful time at Elk Ridge Ranch! The peaceful atmosphere was one of the highlights of our stay, the only noise was only a tiny bit of road noise from time to time. The abundance of birds added to the serenity, and feeding the elk and bison was an unforgettable experience (they love marshmallows)—hearing the elk bugle was a real treat. The hosts, Dale and Susan, were incredibly nice and welcoming, as were their dogs. The ranch's pond is gorgeous and seems like it would be amazing in the summer, and the location is perfect for exploring the surrounding area. Being on the ridge can be a little windy, but it adds to the charm of the landscape. The fact that it's a working ranch, without animal processing on site, made it feel authentic without being overwhelming. The do sell meats and jerky if you are interested. Again, that does not happen on site. There’s also some really cool equipment for kids (of any age lol) who are into that kind of thing. Overall, Elk Ridge Ranch is a peaceful and unique spot that offers a great experience for nature lovers, families, and anyone looking to enjoy the area. Highly recommended!
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Eli G.
25 reviews
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· October 2024
Truly unique experierence
Had a lovely stay at Sue and Dale's place. Coming up the drive and seeing a giant bull elk first thing is quite the sight! We got to feed the bison apples, marshmellows to the elk, pet the cats, hang with the dogs, and enjoyed hanging out at the pond chatting under the stars. If you are looking for a unique camping experience or have always wanted to boop a bison nose, this is definitely worth checking out.
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Jennifer H.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
Experience of a lifetime in NM
43 ft fifth wheel · With kids ·
Mountain RV spot at Elk Ridge Ranch
I cannot say enough good things about the stay, the experience and the host. We have 3 children ages 17, 10 and 4 and there are few things we do where all kids are excited and happy, and this was one of those things. Upon arrival we were greeted like family and made to immediately feel at home by Sue and Dale. Truly couldn’t have asked for two nicer people to spend time with. Then Kati and Sami (the two dogs) followed with a welcome and loving greeting next. We got to be as intimately involved in the feedings and caring of the Elk and Bison as long as we were comfortable and we could safely do so. And the swimming hole/pond/pool was beautiful , refreshing and so much fun. Each of our children said they didn’t want to leave (after a 2 day stay) and have all asked when we can go back. Also another positive to our endless list is that Dale and Sue allowed our dogs to come in and go swimming with us. Our big dog LOVES the water and we were blown away and so grateful that they allowed us that additional experience. Truly an experience of a lifetime with wonderful people, you’ll regret not putting this on your list of must do’s.
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Jennifer M.
5 reviews
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· August 2024
Beautiful site + friendly hosts!
25 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Mountain RV spot at Elk Ridge Ranch
We were only here for one night, but it was a very special one! Hosts are so kind and made sure we had a chance to feed the elk. My husband is a talker and we had a great time swapping stories about life and what it’s like to live in this area of NM. We bought some meat too that we are excited to try! The site was level and hooking up was easy. They have a few dogs that were super sweet. Wonderful visit overall, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful spot with us!
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Monica O.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Exceptional Host!
22 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Mountain RV spot at Elk Ridge Ranch
Our family had a great over night stay! Dale was the best host! We're definitely heading back for a whole weekend!
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Tyler M.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
24 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Mountain RV spot at Elk Ridge Ranch
Amazing campsite. Very beautiful surrounding. Susan and Dale were very welcoming and kind. Would definitely recommend!
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Placitas, Sandoval, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Susan S.

Joined in March 2022
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