10 acres hosted by Bill C.
1 RV/tent site
Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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-10The surrounding area is typically flat desert with a view of the Florida mountains to the West. There are many venues to visit within easy driving distance from the camp area, Rock Hound State Park, Spring Canyon, City of Rocks, Gila Cliff dwellings, White Sands National Park plus numerous historical sites to mention a few within a couple hours of driving to. FYI this is the desert so we do have rattlesnakes, lizards, coyotes, bobcats, badgers, javelinas and insects, ie ants and scorpions. Mesquite, yucca and creosote is the primary vegetation. There are other types of cactus around the site. Watch for thorns. Mesquite thorns are long and sharp and can go through about anything. Open toe shoes/sandals are not recommended. There is cell service available in the area.
