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Star Dance High Desert Retreat

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· Youngsville, Rio Arriba, New Mexico

50 acres hosted by Diana White Eagle S.

6 tent sites

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Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Best in New Mexico: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Visit the startling beauty of the plateaus above Lake Abiquiu in northern New Mexico. Star Dance provides a secluded experience for travelers, artists, fishermen, birdwatchers, stargazers, and more. Star Dance sits above the upper Rio Chama canyons on 30 acres of trails and undisturbed natural terrain. **ATTENTION POTENTIAL GUESTS** Recently we've had a rash of guests who, either through the difficulties with using the mobile app or just not reading our provided information, have been arriving passed our check in time. We require guests to arrive no later than an hour before sundown (summer 7:30pm - winter 5:00pm) We require this because we are very rural and our sites are not lit to keep our property natural and prevent light pollution for ourselves and our neighbors. In the past we've issued refunds for people who have neglected this rule. We will no longer be doing so in the future.

Activities

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Desert

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

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788 ratings · 353 reviews

Megan M.recommends

August 17, 2024

Site 1 - Star Dance High Desert Retreat

Amazing. Such a serene spot with access to kitchen and bathrooms. Showers with windows to look out onto the mountains. Couldn’t have been more pleased. Will definitely be back!

Cathy W.recommends

August 16, 2024

Site 6 - Star Dance High Desert Retreat

We car camped and had one tent at site 6. Great location and bathrooms were almost like being home. Directions to the location were perfect. 100% recommend!

Dave K.recommends

August 15, 2024

Site 5 - Star Dance High Desert Retreat

Magic

Star Dance is pure magic!!!! We stayed a total of 4 nights. We had originally intended 1 night. But it’s so peaceful and beautiful that we extended our stay! I hope to return one day! The stars do dance…the beauty sweeps you away…

Noah T.recommends

August 5, 2024

Site 6 - Star Dance High Desert Retreat

Do it.

10/10 would come here! The view is incredible and the facility is well maintained.

Matt M.recommends

July 29, 2024

Site 6 - Star Dance High Desert Retreat

This is one of the most incredible spot that we have camped. Thank you for sharing your land

Brian B.recommends

July 21, 2024

Site 7 - Star Dance High Desert

We really enjoyed our two nights at campsite 7. The site had great views and was quiet. A short hike back to the parking space where the extremely convenient kitchen was located. Bathroom and shower facilities were nice too. Will definitely go back.

Location

Youngsville, Rio Arriba, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Pueblos and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking