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Star Gazer Ranch

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· Laguna, New Mexico
40 acres
1 site
1 RV/Tent
This is our home, but there is plenty of space and a lot of nothing around us. We offer private camping (only one booking per night) This area is high desert which means cold nights and warm days so pack layers as we can have a 40 degree change in temperature in a matter of hours. However, we have panoramic views of mountains, sunsets and sunrise. We have sufficient outdoor lighting for your safety. We are 22 miles from Albuquerque which is perfect for stargazing.
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Laguna, 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 Jeanie M.Joined in December 2019
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170 ratings · 145 reviews
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Lisse L.recommends
March 28, 2023
Boondocking
Peaceful retreat
We had such a lovely stay on Jeanie’s land! I can’t wait to visit again the next time we find ourselves passing through the area.
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Jeff O.recommends
March 24, 2023
Boondocking
We had a great stay. Awesome property, very secluded and peaceful!
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Julian B.recommends
March 22, 2023
Boondocking
Peaceful retreat outside ABQ
We had such a peaceful stay at Jeanie’s gorgeous Ranch. It was a much needed reprise from the hustle and bustle of the city. The firepit, bbq, pavilion, and tent platform were such nice touches. We loved the greeting from their friendly pup when we arrived and getting to chat with these incredible Hosts. We’ll be back again the next time we find ourselves coming through New Mexico!
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Erin C.recommends
March 4, 2023
Boondocking
Star Gazer is a quiet and beautiful spot to rest, with a kind host and dog. Many thanks for being there.
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Emily C.recommends
January 1, 2023
Boondocking
Loved camping here! Their pup played with ours and it is very private
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Jordan C.recommends
December 28, 2022
Boondocking
Perfect spot for us to spend the night on our road trip. Perhaps the best/easiest firewood supply I’ve ever had the pleasure of lighting. Thanks for having us, we appreciated it and will stop back through next time.
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Alexander M.recommends
December 2, 2022
Boondocking
Beautiful and peaceful campsite!
A great spot!! Traveled across country and this was the perfect campsite to stop and rest along the way. It was away from the main highway but not far. Felt very safe and secure! Peaceful nights and mornings. Jeanie was very helpful and kind. Will definitely stop here again when passing through Albuquerque.
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Alan W.
December 1, 2022
Boondocking
It’s great, but the streetlight…
The host was very accommodating and was easy to communicate with. The site is easy to find and is tucked behind the owners property. It has a great fire pit and horseshoe area as well as a tent platform. Yes, you can see stars. Yes it’s remote, but there is a bit of highway noise to deal with. The worst part, however, is the very bright streetlight that is on all night. Unless you can blackout your sleeping arrangements, it will wake you up.
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Todd C.recommends
November 25, 2022
Boondocking
Visited going and coming…….
Their place is so neat and clean. They have put in a lot of extra work to make campers feel welcome with a lot of nice amenities. We love the dog coming out to welcome us.
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Alexandra V.recommends
November 24, 2022
Boondocking
Gorgeous sunrise
Beautiful, quiet location with plenty of space and seating for a large group (though we were only 2). The wooden platform kept us a decent amount warmer in our tent. Hosts graciously provide quality firewood. We did not utilize the horseshoes, grill, or any other amenities besides the fire pit but this is probably a really fun spot if you have more time to hang out.
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Todd C.recommends
November 20, 2022
Boondocking
Todd Cagle
Jeanie’s property is absolutely immaculate! Host was exceptionally friendly and especially the Doggo. Would be fun to have three RV’s/ families around the huge fire pit. This place is probably the epitome of Hipcamp it is awesome!
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Ruth W.recommends
November 14, 2022
Boondocking
The Stargazer Ranch was a wonderful overnight stop on my fall roadtrip to the Southwest. I arrived after dark, but was able to easily find the ranch and campsite with the excellent directions. Thankfully, I also had cell service at the site. When the sun rose the next morning I was disappointed I needed to pack up and keep moving on my trip. The site is beautiful. There is a wooden tent pad with corner tie-downs, a fire pit and table conveniently located next to each other and plenty of parking. Jeanie stopped by before I left and was so welcoming. She and her family have built a special place where people who love the area can enjoy it in a unique way. I'd highly recommend staying at the Stargazer Ranch and will be sure to stay on my next trip to the region.
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James D.recommends
November 13, 2022
Boondocking
Huge sky and beautiful views!
Cute little private space nestled among the piñon trees. Very convenient to travelers on I-40 as it is only a few miles off the highway and just 30 minutes from Albuquerque.
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Susan G.recommends
November 7, 2022
Boondocking
A really great stop along the interstate! Quiet, stars and that sunset and sunrise :)
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Amanda Q.recommends
October 28, 2022
Boondocking
Great Hidden Gem!
Friendly hosts and a beautiful secluded camp site! We booked the Stargazer Ranch last minute and we’re so glad we did! The sky at night was INCREDIBLE! You can see the Milky Way and it’s magic! We had our two pups with us and they loved the site too!
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Mario F.recommends
October 22, 2022
Boondocking
Nice!
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Derek D.recommends
October 12, 2022
Boondocking
This is an amazing, really quiet and starkly desert beautiful place about 30 minutes west of Albuquerque. My wife, dog and I stayed there four nights, and found it to be a very peaceful, beautiful, and safe place to use as a homebase while exploring Albuquerque each day.
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Jeff N.recommends
October 4, 2022
Boondocking
Great camping location about 20-30 minutes west of Albuquerque. The ranch is about 4 miles north of I40, which is the perfect distance, very minimal road noise and really quiet and serene. The hosts were friendly and greeted us when we arrived. We enjoyed the fire pit and the quiet. Would definitely use again!
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Amy P.recommends
September 30, 2022
Boondocking
Beautiful location. Wonderful hosts. Absolutely a hidden gem! Highly recommend.
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Erika J.recommends
September 25, 2022
Boondocking
Lovely, quiet spot
We had a beautiful stay at Star Gazer Ranch in our 19 foot camper. The space was great and we really enjoyed the huge fire pit and seeing the Milky Way overhead. Jeanie and Brian were wonderful hosts.
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Mary M.recommends
September 20, 2022
Boondocking
Jeanie & her husband were very welcoming. We slept well under starry skies in this peaceful spot.
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Jenni S.recommends
September 10, 2022
Boondocking
Great spot and friendly host!
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Linda G.recommends
August 18, 2022
Boondocking
Indeed a Stargazer retreat! There was a great view of the night sky. The Milky Way was very visible, even saw a shooting star. The campsite was perfect, quiet, and safe. I wish we could’ve spent more time there but it was a quick stop through to sleep and continue on our journey west the next day. Grateful for Jeanie and opening up her space.
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Asheron D.recommends
August 13, 2022
Boondocking
These hills dont have eyes
First impression on pulling up to the property was a "Hills Have Eyes" vibe. Kind of run down looking. Dont let that fool you. The host were super friendly with a sweet dog. The lack of amenities was no problem for me. Im travelling around the US in a 2009 Subaru Outback. Origination point being the Smoky Mountain area of east Tennessee. I am equipped with a Jackery 1000 w/ solar panels, Geyser portable hot water heater and Biolite stove. It was my first time desert camping. This property provided me with a safe place to put my gear and my knowledge to the test before i ventured further. The host were what really made it worth the stay. They even alerted me when moon rise and moon set occurred.
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Marelise S.recommends
August 11, 2022
Boondocking
Road-trip Stop
It was a beautiful property with a great sunrise, happened to be an almost full moon so didn’t see that many stars, but would have if that wasn’t the case. There was lots of space and great amenities.
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Robert K.recommends
July 25, 2022
Boondocking
Beautiful night sky and lots of singing birds in the morning
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Celeste E.recommends
July 22, 2022
Boondocking
sweet camp spot !
really sweet, quiet and private space! thank you!
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Holly T.recommends
July 22, 2022
Boondocking
Wonderful communication from host and easy to find campsite. Convenient for traveling as it was not very far off the interstate.
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Jacob V.recommends
July 18, 2022
Boondocking
Great experience!
Jeanie was very nice to me and had wonderful hospitality! She had a great portion of land and allowed me to decide where exactly I wanted to camp on it! If I come through again I'll definitely stay here!
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Caleb B.recommends
July 12, 2022
Boondocking
Road-trip Camping
Communicating with the host was simple and smooth, and the camp area was easy to access and comfortable. There was plenty of wood available and I enjoyed staying warm by the fire for hours. Thank you !
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