Step back in time and explore the rich history of this property, once a mining camp in 1910, now a ghost town. Slated for strip mining in 2015, the land found a new purpose when I purchased it, safeguarding it for the future. Our non-profit is transforming the area into a conservation area with a purpose.
Today, the Sonoran Desert Sanctuary is an evolving conservation area and PRIVATE SPIRITUAL WILDERNESS RETREAT for veterans and others challenged by PTSD and trauma.
Volunteer opportunities abound for those with a passion for conservation and a love for the desert. Join us in shaping the sanctuary and contributing to the preservation of this unique ecosystem. Your visit and involvement become a part of the story, helping us create a haven for the Sonoran Desert's diverse flora and fauna. The proceeds from your Hipcamp stay go directly to the Anderson-Arroyo Foundation (501c3) and are tax-deductible as a donation.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the desert landscape, participate in our growth, and leave your mark on the future Sonoran Desert Sanctuary. Visit us and explore the unique blend of history, conservation, and community that defines our special corner of the world.
3.5 hours from Phoenix, Vegas. 4 hours from Flagstaff. 2 hours from Lake Havasu or Kingman.
This was the most amazing trip! Jen and her family were the most amazing host you can imagine! Definitely will be tell my family and friends about this amazing place! Definitely will be planning a return trip! Thank you!!!!
Linda N.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Beautiful scenery. Peaceful and quiet. Beds weee comfy with nice linens and comforters. Food was delicious. Jen is very friendly and a accomodating! !
Ken A.
2 reviews
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· November 2024
Absolutely awesome stay here. Jen and her team took very good care of us. Her Fajitas were amazing and everything about our stay was great. Highly recommend anyone wanting to escape everyday life and get away for a weekend. Wildlife was great and the stars you get treated to every night is amazing. Hearing Jen’s stories were great. Oh yea ask mom to sing for you, quite a treat.
J A.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Wonderful campsite with challenges
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This place is wonderful but I would recommend having an off roading type vehicle with 4 wheel drive and good tires. The campers next to us got a flat on the 53 mile (mostly dirt, partially very rough) road to the site. We also got a flat. While I had a wonderful time my boyfriend said he thinks the road was too much for our suv. The first night we had to ask the tent next to ours to respect quiet hours, the second night we had the place to ourselves. Beautiful and peaceful. If you don't want to bring your own tent they do have cozy tents with real mattresses for rent. The flushing toilets and showers are a real luxury we also had a water spigot at our tent site which was very nice. The campers before us left a bunch of broken glass around so I recommend cleaning your tent area both before and after (leave it clean). Thankfully my dogs didn't step on the glass because I didn't do a once over until we were leaving. I really enjoyed my time there I did not wanna leave I would've loved to stay a few more days and if I ever have an appropriate vehicle I would definitely go back! Thanks again!
Melanie B.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
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Everything was clean, from the bathrooms to the tent sites! The lake was so close! Bathrooms are close! Unfortunately the tent sites are close…to each other, however did not stop us from having a great time! Everyone was friendly and helpful! I would definitely go again!
Austin G.
2 reviews
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· June 2024
Desert Night Sky…. Beautiful Oasis
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This Desert Oasis campsite was beautiful with convenient amenities to include fishing, swimming, hiking, fire pits, and clean showers/restrooms. If you love stargazing this is the place to be!
Love’s Campground was quite and very peaceful.
We highly recommend the the ghost tour. The catered breakfast and dinner was absolutely delicious and refreshing after hiking and exploring through the desert campground.
Jen, our host, was welcoming and so full of knowledge.
If we return to AZ we hope to reserve another stay at Love’s Camp.
We loved it here!
Location
Alamo Lake, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Xawiƚƚ kwñchawaay (Cocopah), Hualapai, and Yavapai Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking