40 acres hosted by Matty M.
1 lodging site · 14 RV/tent sites
Sauna
A little haven of warmth and relaxation.
Private sites
95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
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Natural features
Desert
Canyon
Ranch
99% 
68 ratings · 62 reviews
Lindsey H.recommends
September 30, 2024
Open Camping
Super cool spot. Love that people put their creative juices in the world for folks to enjoy. Really enjoyed walking the winding paths between installations. The way they meandered reminded me of walking a labyrinth. Very meditative!
Cameron C.recommends
September 30, 2024
Open Camping
Art City Is Awesome!
This is a very cool, eclectic spot to stop just off I40 when heading East or West near Tucumcari. This area has the basic dingy roadside hotels, but a much better idea is to stay at Art City where you can camp in your van, tent, or one of their unique lodging units (see photos). There are art installations throughout, and an absolutely gorgeous sauna, hot tub/spa area to enjoy under the massive cottonwood trees. Matty is an excellent host, and the other guests and artists in residence were excellent to meet and trade stories with over coffee in the community kitchen area. I have been coming through here on the Austin <—> Colorado route for decades, and finally there is a rad spot to stay and soak and vibe right in the middle of the trip!
Sandra M.recommends
September 29, 2024
Open Camping
As a tent camper I appreciated a flat area to set up my 10’ x 10’ tent and enjoyed having a full size picnic table to use. It was hot during my stay but there was plenty of shady spots throughout that provided a respite from the sun. I even spent some time in a couple of the hammock spots.
My favorite thing about camping at Art City was the amazing outdoor kitchen area. So much easier to brew my morning coffee on the gas stove instead of using a campfire.
Matty and his Team are a fun bunch to be around. I plan to come back often as it’s along my route to and from Las Vegas, NV to the Cincinnati, Ohio area.
They’ve done a wonderful job of turning a 40 acre ranch area into a place where you can experience camping and art in a natural environment.
The town of Tucumcari is a mere 6 miles from Art City. They have a nice laundromat and a decent grocery store in town plus restaurants and gas stations. And it is an easy off and on to the interstate. I plan to stop by again because it’s an ideal stop along my route.
Valerie H.recommends
September 28, 2024
Open Camping
My friends and I had a wonderful time camping at ArtCity and hope to return in the future. Matty and his team were kind, fun, and helpful. It's an incredible spot and I probably would have never thought to visit Tucumcari unless we had visited ArtCity. You can camp with a view of the artwork on the property and it's lit up at night which is cool. There are fire pits where we grilled up a nice meal and picnic benches where we sat, ate, and hung out. We checked out the art both in the day and at night. Great setting and a beautiful place.
Robert F.recommends
September 26, 2024
Shift Pod
Excellent Pod. Perfect as a change from a tent. Clean, well kept and comfortable. Neat Art throughout the site. Outside kitchen and showers were excellent.
Chad S.recommends
September 26, 2024
Open Camping
Great experience
Super easy to find and convenient camping. If you like creative, offbeat spaces, like I do, this is just for you!
Location
Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Gáuigú (Kiowa), Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache), and Jicarilla Apache First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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