Desert camping near El Paso

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7 top desert campgrounds near El Paso

Spur-C Desert Oasis

1 site · RV1 acre · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site, SPUR-C DESERT OASIS, is an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Go to HIP-CAMP.COM/SPUR-CDESERT OASIS to schedule. An area for parking / or tenting, sleeping in your auto or RV is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso ,Texas. Schedule with .

Gleatherland Ranch

3 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 12 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including (seasonal) primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers, as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Vacation rentals open all year Campground and glamping open seasonally (Nov- March) Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required Please see our website for full booking capabilities. www.gleatherland.com

Wild West Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · El Paso, TX

Beautiful desert land with a view of Hueco Tanks State Park. This land is barely starting up so do not expect any glamping or 5 star facilities. There is electricity for RVs or window units for tents. There's also a porta potty. There is a little trash here and there but I am working on cleaning this place up. Be patient and enjoy it for what it is. All natural! Be safe, this is the desert and home to critters, spiders, horned frogs, lizards, ants, cayotes, and probably snakes although I haven't seen any. There is a little shed where you can cook, get some shade, or just relax. The mesquite trees are being worked on so they are not big enough to provide decent shade. Be safe, be smart and have water with you at all times. There is no water, and no showers. But I am working on it! This spot is perfect for those hip campers visiting Hueco Tanks and need a spot to park or rest. It's for hip campers that are used to primitive camping and also to the people in the city that want to get away for a night or two but not drive too far out. The sunsets and stargazing are amazing. Far from the city but close enough to a 10 min drive to a grocery store.

True Explorer Hacienda

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Clint, TX

Located in a Quiet neighborhood outside city limits close to climbing/hiking at Hueco Tanks SP within 30 min, go off-road at Red Sands OHV within 2 minutes or hike at Franklin Mountains SP. One acre of land, will give you a quiet stay and starry skies. 30 min from downtown El Paso. On-site basketball court and grill.

The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Chaparral, NM

Welcome to BNC Farms! We are located smack in the middle of desert in Chaparral, NM. We have two short term rentals on the property. The Desert Dome and Harvey the Skoolie. Both are unique stays. We love to show people the beauty the desert has to offer. We also live on site and are around to answer any questions or help you out. We want all of our guests to be able to enjoy their stay and have as much privacy as possible. Both stays have a fire pit and their own hang out area. There are farm animals on the property! Your fur babies are welcome, we only ask you keep them leashed at all time. If you would like to see more about our rentals, or see local recommendations check out our instagram @BNC3Farms. We look forward to hosting you. Bailey and Nadia

36-Acre Private Texas Ranch

1 site · Lodging36 acres · Fort Hancock, TX

Destination: middle of nowhere! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay! This 36-acre ranch has room for you to bring it all! You will have the entire place to yourself! 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Huge patio Large parking area Modern Kitchen (fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven) Off the Grid Solar Farm Independent water & energy supply Wifi Bedrooms: Master en suite w/ king bed Queen bed Queen bed Full bed Blow up queen mattress in the office Large family room with two pull-out sofa sleepers & TV! Amenities Essentials Air conditioning Cleaning products Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Dryer Heating Kitchen TV Washer Wifi Bathtub Body soap Conditioner Hot water Shampoo Bed linens Clothing storage Extra pillows and blankets Hangers Iron Room-darkening shades Books and reading material Ceiling fan Portable fans Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Blender Coffee maker Dining table Dishwasher Freezer Hot water kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster BBQ grill Fire pit Hammock Outdoor dining area Outdoor furniture Patio or balcony Free parking on premises Free street parking Long term stays allowed Luggage dropoff allowed This 36-acre ranch is completely off the grid! We have our solar farm for electricity, plus a well for water. This ranch is about an hour from El Paso, & 30 minutes down a dirt road from Cattleman's Ranch. There are security cameras outside only. These will be turned off upon your arrival. You are welcome to bring your animals! We welcome dogs & horses (extra fee - please let us know). Plenty of parking! Bring your desert sand toys! Lots of places to explore! The Ranch is a little less than an hour away from El Paso, Texas. Want to get away from the crowd? Who wouldn't these days? Unique opportunity to visit all this acreage with a wonderful home, 3 full baths, and master bath has 2 lavs, a garden tub, and a separate shower, a 24x24 horse pen, a 2.5-acre hayfield, solar powered w/wind backup, 27 GPM well, a 40 ga. propane water heater, 20x80 covered patio, & 2 car carport. Acreage has a fence around the entire perimeter and an additional fence within 5 acres of the home. Come stay at this home site near Cattleman's Restaurant, close to Alcala.

Sunset ranch

1 site · RV, Tent87 acres · Agua Dulce, TX

We have 87 secluded acres with panoramic Mountain Views. Camping, hiking and off road trails are included. Multiple camping sites for RVs and tents completely off the grid. Very popular steakhouse near by called Cattleman’s and an hour from El Paso with plenty to see and do. Close to Hueco tanks state park, Big bend state park and Franklin Davis mountains state park.

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Spur-C Desert Oasis

1 site · RV1 acre · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site, SPUR-C DESERT OASIS, is an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Go to HIP-CAMP.COM/SPUR-CDESERT OASIS to schedule. An area for parking / or tenting, sleeping in your auto or RV is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso ,Texas. Schedule with .

True Explorer Hacienda

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Clint, TX

Located in a Quiet neighborhood outside city limits close to climbing/hiking at Hueco Tanks SP within 30 min, go off-road at Red Sands OHV within 2 minutes or hike at Franklin Mountains SP. One acre of land, will give you a quiet stay and starry skies. 30 min from downtown El Paso. On-site basketball court and grill.

Wild West Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · El Paso, TX

Beautiful desert land with a view of Hueco Tanks State Park. This land is barely starting up so do not expect any glamping or 5 star facilities. There is electricity for RVs or window units for tents. There's also a porta potty. There is a little trash here and there but I am working on cleaning this place up. Be patient and enjoy it for what it is. All natural! Be safe, this is the desert and home to critters, spiders, horned frogs, lizards, ants, cayotes, and probably snakes although I haven't seen any. There is a little shed where you can cook, get some shade, or just relax. The mesquite trees are being worked on so they are not big enough to provide decent shade. Be safe, be smart and have water with you at all times. There is no water, and no showers. But I am working on it! This spot is perfect for those hip campers visiting Hueco Tanks and need a spot to park or rest. It's for hip campers that are used to primitive camping and also to the people in the city that want to get away for a night or two but not drive too far out. The sunsets and stargazing are amazing. Far from the city but close enough to a 10 min drive to a grocery store.

Sunset ranch

1 site · RV, Tent87 acres · Agua Dulce, TX

We have 87 secluded acres with panoramic Mountain Views. Camping, hiking and off road trails are included. Multiple camping sites for RVs and tents completely off the grid. Very popular steakhouse near by called Cattleman’s and an hour from El Paso with plenty to see and do. Close to Hueco tanks state park, Big bend state park and Franklin Davis mountains state park.

Gleatherland Ranch

3 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 12 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including (seasonal) primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers, as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Vacation rentals open all year Campground and glamping open seasonally (Nov- March) Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required Please see our website for full booking capabilities. www.gleatherland.com

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Wild West Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · El Paso, TX

Beautiful desert land with a view of Hueco Tanks State Park. This land is barely starting up so do not expect any glamping or 5 star facilities. There is electricity for RVs or window units for tents. There's also a porta potty. There is a little trash here and there but I am working on cleaning this place up. Be patient and enjoy it for what it is. All natural! Be safe, this is the desert and home to critters, spiders, horned frogs, lizards, ants, cayotes, and probably snakes although I haven't seen any. There is a little shed where you can cook, get some shade, or just relax. The mesquite trees are being worked on so they are not big enough to provide decent shade. Be safe, be smart and have water with you at all times. There is no water, and no showers. But I am working on it! This spot is perfect for those hip campers visiting Hueco Tanks and need a spot to park or rest. It's for hip campers that are used to primitive camping and also to the people in the city that want to get away for a night or two but not drive too far out. The sunsets and stargazing are amazing. Far from the city but close enough to a 10 min drive to a grocery store.

The Desert Dome @ BNC Farms

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Chaparral, NM

Welcome to BNC Farms! We are located smack in the middle of desert in Chaparral, NM. We have two short term rentals on the property. The Desert Dome and Harvey the Skoolie. Both are unique stays. We love to show people the beauty the desert has to offer. We also live on site and are around to answer any questions or help you out. We want all of our guests to be able to enjoy their stay and have as much privacy as possible. Both stays have a fire pit and their own hang out area. There are farm animals on the property! Your fur babies are welcome, we only ask you keep them leashed at all time. If you would like to see more about our rentals, or see local recommendations check out our instagram @BNC3Farms. We look forward to hosting you. Bailey and Nadia

Spur-C Desert Oasis

1 site · RV1 acre · Anthony, NM

Learn more about this land: This site, SPUR-C DESERT OASIS, is an acre of sandy soil full of desert bushes, cacti, and trees. Go to HIP-CAMP.COM/SPUR-CDESERT OASIS to schedule. An area for parking / or tenting, sleeping in your auto or RV is cleared. It is situated at the east end of a 20 acre horse boarding stable. This is a quiet setting in southern New Mexico just one mile off McNutt Rd on a dirt road. There is plenty of space to stretch your legs and enjoy a view of the Franklin Mountains and if you are lucky some of our wildlife. A great place to spend a quiet, safe, stopover. You are within easy reach of White Sands National Park, Hueco Tanks Park, Franklin Mountain Park, and all the amenities of El Paso ,Texas. Schedule with .

36-Acre Private Texas Ranch

1 site · Lodging36 acres · Fort Hancock, TX

Destination: middle of nowhere! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay! This 36-acre ranch has room for you to bring it all! You will have the entire place to yourself! 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Huge patio Large parking area Modern Kitchen (fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster oven) Off the Grid Solar Farm Independent water & energy supply Wifi Bedrooms: Master en suite w/ king bed Queen bed Queen bed Full bed Blow up queen mattress in the office Large family room with two pull-out sofa sleepers & TV! Amenities Essentials Air conditioning Cleaning products Cooking basics Dedicated workspace Dishes and silverware Dryer Heating Kitchen TV Washer Wifi Bathtub Body soap Conditioner Hot water Shampoo Bed linens Clothing storage Extra pillows and blankets Hangers Iron Room-darkening shades Books and reading material Ceiling fan Portable fans Fire extinguisher First aid kit Smoke alarm Blender Coffee maker Dining table Dishwasher Freezer Hot water kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stove Toaster BBQ grill Fire pit Hammock Outdoor dining area Outdoor furniture Patio or balcony Free parking on premises Free street parking Long term stays allowed Luggage dropoff allowed This 36-acre ranch is completely off the grid! We have our solar farm for electricity, plus a well for water. This ranch is about an hour from El Paso, & 30 minutes down a dirt road from Cattleman's Ranch. There are security cameras outside only. These will be turned off upon your arrival. You are welcome to bring your animals! We welcome dogs & horses (extra fee - please let us know). Plenty of parking! Bring your desert sand toys! Lots of places to explore! The Ranch is a little less than an hour away from El Paso, Texas. Want to get away from the crowd? Who wouldn't these days? Unique opportunity to visit all this acreage with a wonderful home, 3 full baths, and master bath has 2 lavs, a garden tub, and a separate shower, a 24x24 horse pen, a 2.5-acre hayfield, solar powered w/wind backup, 27 GPM well, a 40 ga. propane water heater, 20x80 covered patio, & 2 car carport. Acreage has a fence around the entire perimeter and an additional fence within 5 acres of the home. Come stay at this home site near Cattleman's Restaurant, close to Alcala.

Gleatherland Ranch

3 sites · Lodging, RVs12 acres · Clint, TX

Enjoy beautiful views of Hueco Tanks, the surrounding mountains and expansive night skies at our 12 acre Ranch. Gleatherland offers a full array of accommodations including (seasonal) primitive camping, water/electric RV sites, glamping in one of our unique yurts or retro campers, as well as two fully equipped vacation rental homes open year round. Located just minutes away from Hueco Tanks State Park. Enjoy all the park has to offer including rock climbing, hiking, birding rock art tours, etc. Other area attractions include Franklin Mountains, Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sand Nat'l Monument, Hot Springs of TorC and more (from 1-2 hours drive). Vacation rentals open all year Campground and glamping open seasonally (Nov- March) Reservations required 24 hours in advance for all rentals and RV sites Primitive Camping - walk-ins only, no reservation required Please see our website for full booking capabilities. www.gleatherland.com

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Looking to camp near El Paso, Texas and explore the desert terrain? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 325 options near El Paso, Texas with desert, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect camping spot. Average price per night is $15, with options as low as $9. For top campsites, check out Quail Run Tiny Guesthouse (74 reviews), Desenrascanco Camp (46 reviews), and Spur-C Desert Oasis (37 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly campsites. Engage in thrilling activities like wind sports, biking, and climbing. Start your desert camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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