Beautiful Desert Skies

71%

16 reviews

· Sun Valley, Apache, Arizona

2 acres hosted by Ontario R.

4 RV/tent sites

Near Petrified Forest National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Painted Desert Visitor Center.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at some sites.

READ BEFORE YOU BOOK Train are in the distance if you wake up to noise easily DO NOT BOOK train horns will be heard at night. With that being said the sites are less than $20 USD, be courteous and do not allow your trash to be left behind. If you DO NOT CLEAN BEHIND YOURSELF DO NOT BOOK. IF YOU ARE NEGATIVE PERSON FILLED WITH HATE DO NOT BOOK. If you have an adventurous side, clean person like to have fun and are ok with the sound of train horns in the distance this site will be perfect for you. Beautiful Desert Skies: A Dream Beneath the Stars 🌌🌵 Step into another world—where ancient trees have turned to stone, the skies burn gold and lavender at dusk, and the earth tells stories older than time. Just 15 minutes from the Petrified Forest, Beautiful Desert Skies is your gateway to the otherworldly calm of the Arizona desert. Here, silence isn’t empty—it’s alive. Wind hums through the brush, stars scatter like spilled salt, and every 45 minutes or so, a distant train hums across the horizon. It doesn’t disturb the peace—it becomes part of it. Like a sharp, serene melody, it drifts through the night air, soft and steady—almost like counting sheep made of steel and steam. You might find yourself gently rocking into sleep with each echo, as if the desert itself is breathing in rhythm. Explore surreal landscapes like the Tepees, Agate Bridge, and Jasper Forest—each one like stepping through a dream. Touch history at Puerco Pueblo, where petroglyphs whisper from the stone. Watch the Painted Desert change colors with the sky. Beautiful Desert Skies isn’t just a place to camp—it’s a portal. A soft landing into something deeper. Time slows. Your senses awaken. And you remember how magical the world can really be.

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71% Recommend19 ratings · 16 reviews

Jerry Z.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Tent ·

site 3

Directions were not the best and the site is not marked. The view was spectacular

Claudia L.

2 reviews

Mixed feelings

· April 2025

Desolate. Beautiful skies.

4 m campervan · With pets ·

site 3

The location was beautiful, but the train going by and blowing the whistle every 45 minutes kept us up all night. Desolate. Beautiful skies.

Dan W.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1

Great camping experience. Close to Petrofied Forest National Park.

Diane M.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· March 2025

Traveler Beware

5 m campervan · With pets ·

Site 1

The property owner gave only coordinates of the site and did not include directions. When we finally were able to find access to the spot, there were no camping spots, just a lot of barbed wire on the ground waiting to sink its barbs into our tires. We ended up camping just north of this property. Google Maps shows that this area has a number of navigable 2-track roads. IT DOES NOT. Additionally, the owner could have mentioned that, though near Petrified Forest, one has to travel 8 miles to the west to get on I-40 to travel 8 miles east to the Park. As an archaeologist and former hiking guide, I am used to backcountry transportation as well as giving good instructions. Perhaps Hipcamp would do well in providing guidance to people who offer their properties for camping. The area was, indeed, beautiful. Great skies. Yes, there were trains, but they did not bother us in our RV. It was cool enough to keep our windows closed.

Lacey W.

3 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 1

The view was amazing. We enjoyed walking the property and watching the sunset and sunrise.

Angel M.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Camping near Petrified Forest NP

Tent · With kids ·

site 2

The property was easy to find and navigate, even after dark. We were at the right place but unsure of sites so driving the perimeter road to check things out, and Ontario met us and clarified where the boundaries of the property were, and let us know if we needed anything he was available. Super nice guy! The train is close enough to be on the loud side, but it didn’t bother us one bit. Aside from the train the property is serene. There is an electric company storage facility right next to the property with bright lights, but 2 nice hills to camp behind so no light pollution if you pick your spot well. The perimeter road/driveway is manageable with a higher clearance vehicle but if you plan to drive further into the property to be further away from the train, you will need a 4wd vehicle, because there are significant land variations including plenty of brush and a wash to clear. We didn’t stray too far from the perimeter roads since we were only staying the night to head to Petrified Forest NP early in the day the following morning. Other campers and wind had left some trash but we cleaned up around where we camped and left it better than we found it. The stars are beautiful, the location is convenient when heading to PFNP, and Ontario (the host) is super responsive and friendly. The price is wonderful too.

Location

Sun Valley, Apache, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Hopitutskwa, Pueblos, and Shiwinna (Zuni) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking