ESCAPE to the L.C. Ranch , Gila NM

98%

51 reviews

· Gila, Grant, New Mexico

8 acres hosted by Alex O.

4 RV sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Full RV hookups

Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at all sites.

Alex is a Star Host

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The Historic L.C. Ranch can accommodate up to 5 RVs with full hookups & WiFi, including 3 sites with 50 amp electrical service, We are not accepting tent or car campers at this time of year. The L.C. Ranch was the second largest Cattle Ranch in American history. In its heyday around 1900 it was over one million acres. Today the cows are gone, along with the vast tracts of land and the cowboys that managed the herds. The Lyons and Campbell Ranch Headquarters remains as a time capsule of an era past. The extensive adobe compound includes the 27 room adobe mansion of Cattle Baron Tom Lyons and his wife Ida Campbell, along with the fabulous Old West Saloon, Jail, post office, bunkhouses, Theater and Chapel. In the summer months enjoy the great swimming pool, and in the spring and fall enjoy the Mimbres design hot tub. Our RV sites are closed in the winter, but our Airbnb apartments are closed in January only. The Theater has just added a video cinema system to its live performance capabilities. Think "movie night". There is a lot of history here, and for just $10/person you can take the 2 hour tour of the historic grounds. The L.C. Ranch is located in the tiny village of Gila, just 30 minutes from Silver City, right off U.S. 180 on NM Hwy 211. Learn more about this land: Near Silver City, New Mexico, the Historic Lyons & Campbell ranch is in the tiny village of Gila in the lush Gila river valley in the otherwise arid Mountain Southwest. Dog Friendly! (Cats? Not so much, better keep them inside your RV at all times). This massive 60 room adobe compound dates from 1810, is one of the oldest houses in the southwest and was a million acre ranch, the second largest in America back in its heyday from 1880 to 1920, and includes a museum, theater, Old west Saloon, Chapel, jail and two apartments "Inn at the L.C. Ranch" in Gila, NM, available for short term rental on a!rbnb. 5 RV spots with full hookups, AND Wi-Fi. 20 or 30 amp, are $40 per night for up to 2 people. 50 amp for $50 per night. Additional guests are $10 per night, and up to 6 people per site. Hook ups include sewer, electric, WiFi and water connections, and access to the swimming pool, Hot tub, Old west Saloon and Gallery. Two night minimum. Swimming pool is open May thru September, Hot tub is currently off-line due to rennovations. NO FIREWORKS! Please! We are relaxing our fire ban to allow charcoal or gas BBQs, and fully screened portable fire pits, if it is NOT windy. We do not supply these. There is plenty of firewood here, but you will have to cut/break it to usable size. Please be careful. The authentic old west Saloon, Historic Main House, Theater, Gallery, Jail are all available to tour, and for workshops, retreats, Weddings, groups etc. The two hour guided tour of the museum in the main house, the "adobe mansion" of Cattle Baron Tom Lyons, is $10 per person for RV guests. The swimming pool and Lanai are located near the Sunset Site, RV Site #3. It will handle any size rig, 65'+, 20/30/50 amp. Big fifth wheels, Class A or C Motorhomes, no problem. It is our only pull through site. The Lanai by the pool has BBQ, pizza oven, sink, refrigerator, music, games, croquet, darts... Site for Sore Eyes, #4, is a smaller site with 20/30 amp electrical service. It is a "back in" site suitable for Class C, CamperVans, and smaller travel trailers. The other two RV spots are a short walk away, about 150 feet. Site #2, Gemini Site is good for up to 65', pull in, perfect for any size Motorhome or big rig, 20/30/30/20 amp with a unique double rig pedestal that allows a second 30 amp rig to hook up at your descretion. It also has its own shaded picnic area and picnic table. 4" sewer connection. Site #1 has a full tree canopy over head, perfect for Class C or Travel trailers. "Back in" site, 20/30/50 amp, water, 4" sewer and wi-fi. The Mimbres design hot tub is located in the bath house between the two RV locations. It is wood-fired and available on request. (currently off-line due to rennovations) It takes all day to heat it up and it is NOT recommended on windy or freezing nights as it is quite exposed. There is also a bathroom with flush toilet at the pool, along with fridge, BBQ, Wood fired pizza oven, misters and bar in the Lanai, and a guest laundry with an indoor shower nearby in the Spanish courtyard. There are additional bathrooms in the Saloon and the Theater. Karaoke at night in the old west Saloon used to be a regular occurrence on weekends before covid, let's see if we can get that going again this summer. The Saloon is equipped for live music as well, with guitar and bass amps, P.A. and electronic drum kit. The Saloon as well as the entire property is BYOB. The Saloon is not open to the public and has no liquor license. We like it this way. Wi-fi is available at all our RV sites, and is best in the Saloon and Gallery. We have just installed new Wi-Fi extenders. Cell phone service is sketchy, some people with Verizon or T-Mobile get service. It's best on the observation mound. Discounts for longer stays...

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98% Recommend91 ratings · 51 reviews

Moe F.

6 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Quiet + History!

6 m travel trailer ·

Site 1 - Canopy Site 20/30/50 amp

If you appreciate history and a quiet scenic place to stay this is the place. We feel fortunate to have experienced this special place filled with history. The buildings have endured many years of neglect, however through the dedication of the recent owner and his family they have taken on the task of repairing and reviving the past for future generations. It is a work in progress, but they have thoughtfully worked to create a time long gone. The Saloon is amazing and they turned an old delipapidated ice house into a stage theater. All of these are available to rent for special events. We had the pleasure of attending a chamber music concert, which was attended by local residents. We thoroughly enjoyed it along with meeting and chatting with some of the locals. We also took the tour, which is a behind the scenes look at the history of this place. There are a few RV sites with full hookups and accommodations available on airbnb. In the warmer months there is a pool, grill, and patio. There are no stores or gas stations, only a library & post office. If you are looking for the ultimate getaway from the hustle & bustle of life this is it. We highly recommend seeing and experiencing this special place while you can.

Joanie W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Paradise

9 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 3-Sunset Site, 20/30/50 Amp

Alex was very friendly and knowledgeable about the unique land that the sites are on. The area is BEAUTIFUL and the cows grazing in the green pastures were peaceful. Alex has two big dogs that are just so lovable, like two big teddy bears. Loved it and would definitely stay there again!

Sue S.

5 reviews

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· March 2025

Beautiful place, amazing history!

6 m campervan ·

Site 1 - Canopy Site 20/30/50 amp

I had a wonderful time camping here! It's like taking a step back in time! Alex is an awesome host and is so knowledgeable on the history of this amazing property. He went above and beyond to make sure I had a great trip! He's a great orator and is a natural for storytelling! The spot was beautiful and very conveniently near the bathroom and showers. I will definitely return because I haven't toured the theater yet! Thank you, Alex, for a great trip! I highly recommend the tour, it was amazing!

Rose S.

7 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2024

Disappointed

7 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 3-Sunset Site, 20/30/50 Amp

Everything indoors was dirty. Tom Lyons house was filled with old junk, mostly from England, very few things from the area. Inches of dust on everything.

Jason K.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

9 m travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 2 - Gemini Site, 20/30/30/50

Great experience here. Alex was great. We had a blast.

Cheryl B.

7 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

8 m travel trailer ·

Site 3-Sunset Site, 20/30/50 Amp

Cool place! Great heritage. Beautiful view of a pasture. Welcoming host. Level site with full hook ups. Some trees could use trimming to help travel trailers our size to safely pass. While the dogs are friendly. I’d recommend asking visitors how they feel about animals.

Location

Gila, Grant, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chiricahua Apache First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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