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The Rocking T

8 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Elfrida, AZ

Hi, I am a city girl and he is a country boy. We talked about getting land for a long time, to start a ranch. In 2020 we did just that. We are constantly improving and expanding our ranch. Making it more enjoyable for everyone. I hope that you will come for a bit and enjoy it with us. Pet the animals and enjoy the landscape. And enjoy all the famous sights in the area. With tons of areas for bird watching, and hikes. The old western Tombstone, 30 minutes away. Benson, an hour away. and Bisbee. Dragoons, Mountains, The border. And so much more.

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Bakers Akers

3 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Lordsburg, NM

Bakers Akers is located in what used to be Nebblett New Mexico but is now Virden New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property. Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa. Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war. It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also. The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation. Learn more about this land: Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under. Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds. Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River. Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning. Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching. With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

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Pineapple's Place

1 site · RV, Tent5 acres · Benson, AZ

We have just reopened our campground January 2023. Sleep under the trees of the mesquite bosque. Dip in our swimming hole when it's warm enough. Take a stroll down into the dry San Pedro River bed in the dry season. Our small homestead has dogs, cats, pigs and various small farm animals depending on the time of year. Besides our amazing bird population, we have a seasonal colony of bats on the property. Sit by the pond and watch as they whizz by to get a drink before they head out into the summer night. The three dogs pictured will likely supervise your camp but can always be penned up if they are unwanted. I grew up on this property, my daughter was born here and it has been various things over the years from a small family farm to a charter school to a work trade program. Now it's our small homestead now. All money raised by this site is going right back into the campground, eventually a small cabin space too! We do not live in cell service so please do not use our number as you would a mobile phone. It is a landline. The camp site is close enough to access our Wi-Fi.

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Smugglers' Roost

10 sites · RVs49 acres · Animas, NM

Smugglers' Roost is located in Animas, NM, situated at the site of the infamous Clanton Gang’s hideout along Smuggler’s Trail. The community is positioned along the original Butterfield Overland Stagecoach Winter Route; a short two hour drive from Las Cruces , New Mexico or just 2.5-hours from either El Paso, Texas or Tucson, Arizona. We are located in the Middle of Everywhere, surrounded by wealth of wide-ranging activities and natural amenities which include extraordinary, yet uncrowded state and national recreation areas, caves, mines, ghost towns, museums, historic locations, native sites, observatories, local wineries and micro-breweries. Learn more about this land: Bring your RV and join us at Smugglers' Roost for our warm sunny days and starlit nights! We are a pioneering community which serves as a hub for exploration, creativity, trade and most of all... the passionate celebration of life! We offer 228 Full Hook-up RV Sites with 50-amp electric, water, commercial septic and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Pull-throughs are available and there's plenty of room to spread out! Smugglers' Roost is located in Animas, NM, situated at the site of the infamous Clanton Gang’s hideout along Smuggler’s Trail. The community is positioned along the original Butterfield Overland Stagecoach Winter Route; a short two hour drive from Las Cruces , New Mexico or just 2.5-hours from either El Paso, Texas or Tucson, Arizona. We are located in the Middle of Everywhere, surrounded by a treasure trove of wide-ranging activities and natural amenities which include extraordinary, yet uncrowded state and national recreation areas, caves, mines, ghost towns, museums, historic locations, native sites, observatories, local wineries and micro-breweries. BIRD WITH US! We offer an onsite birding station and three additional affiliated and nationally acclaimed birding sites, including one at the mouth of the famed Cave Creek Canyon in Portal, AZ only a short drive away. EXPLORE THE UNIVERSE! Our dead-dark night skies are nothing short of awe-inspiring, so come explore with our onsite star guides with telescopes!

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Recharge at Quiet time Hill

17 sites · RVs, Tents26 acres · Willcox, AZ

Welcome to Quiet Time Hill 🌵 At Quiet Time Hill, we are dedicated to fostering the development of a sustainable and self-sufficient community. By employing regenerative practices in agriculture and livestock farming, we ensure a harmonious coexistence with Mother Nature. Furthermore, as we embark on this exciting journey, it's important to note that Quiet Time Hill is still in the process of development. We are channeling all the proceeds earned towards the growth and transformation of the charming Quiet Time Hill, which will soon blossom into the vibrant Naboria Village. By supporting us, you will play a vital role in bringing our vision to life and making a positive impact on both the local community and the environment. Together, we can create a haven where sustainable living and the beauty of nature seamlessly intertwine.

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Cold Bore Ranch

8 sites · Lodging36 acres · Cochise, AZ

Learn more about this land:6 RV full hook up spaces, a 1 Br Casita, lots of tent camping area, covered pens and turn outs for 20 to 40 horses. Round Pen and arenas, tack House, great water, great trails, great Arizona rarified air

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Birds and Barrels Vineyards

6 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Willcox, AZ

Chad and Monica moved from the metro phoenix area to Willcox Arizona in the summer of 2015 with the goal of starting a vineyard and winery and living a simpler life in the country. Since moving to Willcox they have cleared 50 acres and planted over 6000 grape vines with more to plant coming soon. They fell in love with the spectacular views, the wildlife and the people. With spectacular sunrises and sunsets and clear night skies its a beautiful place to live and visit. With a working vineyard and winery you can walk from your camp and buy a bottle of wine or just enjoy a glass on the large deck located at the tasting room that over looks the grain field and silos, orchards and vineyards. There is incredible history that surrounds the area including: Cochise and Geronimo's battle grounds against the US Calvery, the Butterfield Stagecoach routes and pony express trails, The battle of the OK Coral with the Earp Brothers nearby. Birds and Barrels Vineyards is located within one of the only two American Viticulture Areas(AVA's) in Arizona. With over a dozen other wineries within a short drive, it makes for a enjoyable experience with family and friends.Learn more about this land:Located in the heart of Arizona Wine Country, the campsites over look the vineyard to the west and is surrounded by orchards and grain fields. Spectacular views of the Chiricahua's and Dos Cabezas Mountains. At 4300 feet cool evenings and warm days can be expected. Beautiful sunsets in the afternoons with crystal clear skies at night for star gazing abound. Hiking and biking are near by. Lots of Western History all around the area. Plenty of bird watching and wildlife to view. Within walking distance of the onsite winery /tasting room with many others near by.

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Coyotes Howling

8 sites · Lodging, Tents9 acres · AZ

From sunrises over the Swisshelm Mountains to sunsets over the Mule Mountains, this location, consisting of a 9 acre lot in the Tombstone Ranch Estates is pristine and has not been abused. There are no abandoned ranch houses, mobile homes, cars/trucks…. no garbage at all. For anybody who knows Cochise County very well, that is not the case in a lot of areas. This Hipcamp consists of 2 26 ft tipi's and 6 campsites. It is on Drifters Way...turning west off of Frontier Road going S or N. Frontier runs into Davis Road going N. If you hit Davis Road you missed Drifters Way.

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Vineyard Hipcamp

10 sites · RVs, Tents36 acres · Mc Neal, AZ

Our first introduction to the wine and vineyard industry came when a now fellow colleague greeted us wearing a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops. Thoroughly enjoying the idea of wearing this “work suit” every day, High Lonesome Vineyard went from a concept to reality. Located only 20 miles east of Tombstone, Arizona and 8 miles southwest of Elfrida, Arizona, High Lonesome Vineyard consists of approximately 36 acres of rich sandy loam in a fertile valley surrounded by mountains on all directions. And at an elevation of about 4,300 feet, the area experiences a four-season climate with summer temperatures seldom exceeding 100 degrees. Hikers, bird watchers and nature loving folks come to this area every year just for the warm summer breezes and clear night skies. This area also boasts of spectacular views of the early morning rising sun and incredible sunsets. Come enjoy rustic camping here in the Vineyard Hipcamp area and experience the awesomeness that southeastern Arizona has to offer.Learn more about this land:Come camp next to a working vineyard with exceptional views of the desert sky. You pick your spot as long as it is not directly in the vineyard, and enjoy the peaceful and tranquil sounds of the desert wildlife. High Lonesome Vineyard is located about 20 miles southeast of Tombstone, Arizona and 8 miles west of Elfrida, Arizona. You can easily commute to Tombstone to see the legends of the old west or drive on over to Elfrida/Gleeson area and see the old mining ghost towns. If active mining is your thing, visit Bisbee which is only 25 minutes away. Also, with a working cattle ranch nearby, take the opportunity to visit and see the daily workings of one of southeast Arizona's biggest ranches. A visit to the ranch is for a nominal fee and subject to availability. Wine tastings are also available for a small fee in addition to the camping fee. We have 6 German Shepherds that do what they do as guard dogs, bark when alerted. We take extra steps to keep the dogs quite for you at night during your stay, but its a high probability they will bark at you.

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Original Back 40

4 sites · RVs, Tents47 acres · Willcox, AZ

Beautiful high desert hops farm. Breath taking sky, sunrise and sunsets views. Mountain vistas in every direction Learn more about this land: Beautiful high desert with unlimited sunrise, sunset and stars. Near Willcox, Arizona's wine country with wine festivals, tasting rooms. Stay for the rodeo, or the short drive to visit the Chiricahua and Pinleno Mountains. We grow hops, goji Berries, and exotic bamboos, enjoy sharing our land with us. Currently our Bathroom is not functioning, so only appropriate if you have on board facilities.

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Grapevine Dream

2 sites · RVs, Tents90 acres · Pearce, AZ

The Property was sacred Indian Land. Later turned into a Cowboy ranch. Now to honor the Indians who lived here the land has been turned into a Spiritual healing center.A beautiful place you can get away from the city and get some healing out in nature!Learn more about this land:Semi flat grassland with views of mountain valley and riparian "sky Island environment". Trail heads to surrounding BLM lands are under a no fly zone with minimal electronic pollution. This land is a sanctuary owned and operated by a religious non-profit. Ours is a mixed use property with retreat facilities for 1 or 20. Primitive camping, no hook-ups.

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RV Host Parking at Third & Survey

12 sites · RVs3 acres · Tombstone, AZ

Welcome to Host Parking at Third and Survey! The parking property includes the fenced area around the shop address. The fenced area is our quiet area with access to 50 amp service and for our most self-contained guests who do not wish to use a generator. Loud generators or engines are not allowed. We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you enjoy your visit. Our property has easy access to acres and acres of Arizona Bureau of Land Management for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and properly permitted OHV use! *** The money you donate to park with us is used in our Third and Survey Community Fund and general upkeep of our property. You will be given a receipt for your records upon check-in. Travel Blessings To You! John and Leann "the fun begins where South 3rd street ends"

The best camping near Fort Bowie National Historic Site guide

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The remnants of Fort Bowie in Arizona mark a clash of cultures. On one side, there was the U.S. Army trying to make the Wild West safe for settlers. On the other were the Chiricahua Apache tribe and their way of life. The struggle for control of this part of Arizona culminated in Geronimo's surrender in 1886.

Hike 1-1/2 miles from the visitor's center to what's left of the fort. You'll get a sense of the loneliness and isolation in this wild, open land. This isolation means on a good spring day, the park may see 100 visitors. When bad weather hits, there aren't any people except the Rangers. Expect to spend at least two hours seeing everything on the site.

There are several landmarks on the way to the fort ruins. See the ruins of a Butterfield Overland Mail Station, where stagecoaches dropped off mail and took a break. A small cemetery has around 25 marked graves. The stones are updated to modern designs, and a pamphlet describes the lives of those buried here.

Definitely check out the replica Apache dwelling. The short hut is made of sticks and grass. It has a wide, tall opening as a door. There's enough space inside to sleep several people.

The visitor's center and museum contain artifacts found on the site. You can also see historical photographs of what life was like at Fort Bowie. In 1894, just before it was abandoned, the place bustled with activity.