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White Sands Culinary Camp

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· Alamogordo, Otero, New Mexico · 5 acres
Hosted by Chęf üdø H.
5 RV/tent sites
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Just three short miles from Oliver Lee State Park, our primitive camp doesn't yet have all of the amenities of the state park, but we offer amenities the park doesn't! Your Camp Host, Chef Üdø, is onsite most days and evenings, and has 30 years' experience in the catering and private chef biz, and as a camp host. He's happy to coordinate hot meals for you and your companions! No more need to go into town to get a pizza or some icky fast food! We will make you a homemade pizza, dry-aged steak, brined chicken, buffalo burger, or lasagna...all in-house. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, and most other dietary restrictions are no problem! We'll bake you a birthday cake, brownies, pie, or even Crème brûlée! Contact Chef Üdø for more details and please check out our menu in the “Extras” section of our campsite listing. We can make just about anything in our sanitary kitchen facilities. We cook with a spirit of Love and inclusion in our kitchen, and it shows! ❤️ Chef Üdø maintains current local food handler's certification, as well as HAACP federal certification. Prices are friendly and competitive with local restaurants. Vacuum-sealed frozen meals, aka “sous vide” available for most recipes. (Please check “extras” section for more detail) We offer a 15amp electrical connection, access to clean running water, and access to our 4 acre back pasture. And if you prefer a more luxurious camping experience, we offer a BnB experience in our amazing rooftop tent!! This package includes exclusive use of the entire campsite, as well as a catered meal for two! We feature unparalleled views of the sunrise over the mountains, as well as convenient access to the park and Lincoln National Forest, White Sands National Monument, BLM off-road parklands, and nearby Alamogordo. Firewood available onsite for friendly prices (provided there isn't a current burn ban). **Be among the first to experience the most luxurious tent camping in our SmittyBilt Overlander Gen. 2 XL rooftop tent! Crisp, freshly sanitized linens, soft fleece or cotton blankets available. (Please note rental is *only* for the rooftop tent. Jeep rental is not available). For warmer months, we provide Air Conditioning for the rooftop tent at no extra cost! Additional onsite and backcountry packages are available, including fully-catered backcountry excursions in the Lincoln National Forest, wildlife spotting tours, photo tours, and even backcountry drive-in movies are available! Campfire setup, breakfast and omelette bar also available. ***Please note we do not yet have a handwashing sink but provide a spigot or water hose.Our mountain view campsite is located inside a converted antique steel corral. It is situated at the back of our land and is accessible by a separate entrance. Privacy screen is provided on the back side of the campsite, leaving an unobstructed view east towards the beautiful mountains of the Lincoln National Forest. The sunrise over the mountains is spectacular most mornings (see pics) and the stargazing at night is amazing! Your host, Chef Üdø, is happy to have dinner or lunch waiting for you when you arrive! Please contact the Chef for menu options. We are happy to accommodate tent campers, pop-ups, vans, small RVs, and rooftop tent campers in this site. **We also offer a rooftop tent for rent by the night. Linens provided**. Ground is level. There is a composting toilet onsite. We don’t have a handwashing sink yet, but it’s coming soon. This campsite is set on 5 acres. While you can see our neighbors houses off in the distance, we only rent two campsites on our land at a time, so you will have privacy from other campers. ***We are especially happy to welcome Veterans, motorcycles, and tree-hugging Hippies :D. Love for all included!
RV details
Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
This is a playa sand field. Almost perfectly level. **BE ADVISED this sand becomes very sticky during heavy rains. Not sure there’s a huge risk of getting stuck; albeit it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. Host has some recovery equipment…winch, traction skids, tow ropes, etc., but Host makes no guarantees recovery will be possible.
Pull-in site
This is a playa sand field. Almost perfectly level. **BE ADVISED this sand becomes very sticky during heavy rains. Not sure there’s a huge risk of getting stuck; albeit it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. Host has some recovery equipment…winch, traction skids, tow ropes, etc., but Host makes no guarantees recovery will be possible.
Accommodates slideouts
This is a playa sand field. Almost perfectly level. **BE ADVISED this sand becomes very sticky during heavy rains. Not sure there’s a huge risk of getting stuck; albeit it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the weather. Host has some recovery equipment…winch, traction skids, tow ropes, etc., but Host makes no guarantees recovery will be possible.
Surface type: Grass or field
This is a “playa”-style sand field. (See profile pics) Some gravel and paving stones available at campsite. More gravel added every month!
Surface levelness: Flat
This is a “playa”-style sand field. (See profile pics) Some gravel and paving stones available at campsite. More gravel added every month!
No Travel trailers and Class A RVs
Water hookup available
Generators allowed
We allow only whisper quiet style generators. For rooftop tent rental air conditioning, host provides power
No electrical hookup
We will run a heavy duty extension cord to your camp from our outdoor outlet. This runs in a 20 amp fuse. Please limit electrical use and high amp devices such as blenders and air conditioning on the 20 amp circuit.
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
We offer a Bluetooth enabled video projector and screen, w/ stereo speakers, for a small additional fee.
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
4 guests max per site
Toilet available
Composting toilet. Brand new composting toilet. Sanitized before guests arrive. Sanitizing spray provided to keep toilet clean.
Pets allowed
On leash. We LOVE DOGS HERE!!! However, be advised. This is the desert. All manner of critters live here. Scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, black widow spiders, etc. Host also has dogs. All dogs must be on leash at all times. Please pick up after your dog. Poop bags will be provided.
No campfires
***Fires are usually restricted here due to county-wide burn bans. Sustainably sourced Firewood available for purchase for friendly prices (cheaper than anywhere in town per-stick prices)
Potable water available
Spigot, hose. We have a well onsite. This is not a reverse osmosis filtration system. However we use the water for showering and washing dishes and haven’t had any problems. Water is “safe” for drinking, however I’ve heard from longtime residents is that it’s best to do some tertiary filtration on this well water before drinking or using for cooking.
Bins available
Trash bin. Pack out your trash please. That said, on a case by case basis, might assist and dispose of some trash for you.
Wifi available
Not sure how strong the signal will be at the campsite, but closer to the Host’s house, the WiFi should be strong enough. We have a Guest login available onsite.
No showers
No running water at campsite yet, but solar heated shower is available. Free showers every day if you want!
Cooking equipment absent
Chef Udo is your camp host and is happy to help provide hot meals or cooking tools. We can also provide a camp stove, propane, utensils, and a prep table.
Picnic table absent
We don’t yet have a picnic table but will have one very soon ! For now we can offer a six foot white folding composite table.
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 3:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
**When it rains, the desert floor becomes very sticky. While the risk of getting “stuck” is very low, be prepared if it’s rains. Chef Udo has a 4x4, winch, recovery ropes and skids, and is happy to help. We make no guarantees of recovery, and do not assume liability for any potential snafus.
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
ExtrasAvailable at checkout
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30 ratings · 29 reviews
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Zoei G.
1 review
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · With pets
Chef Udo was probably the best host we’ve ever had. Extremely friendly, gave lots of recommendations and ideas for fun activities, and cooked us AMAZING food!! 100% will be returning!
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Allie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Thank you, Chef Udo!
Tent
We arrived at Chef Udo’s property on a particularly windy night, for which we were a bit unprepared. To stay at Chef Udo’s Hipcamp is to be provided with all of the nurturance needed to feel at home. I have yet to visit a Hipcamp with such a genuine, compassionate, gentle, well-humored, talented, and kind host as Udo. His food was incredible and we will be talking about his gumbo for years to come (though hopefully it won’t take us that long to return)! Chef Udo repeatedly went above and beyond to ensure that our trip was special, even after our stay at his property ended. Every unplanned possibility for stress that came our way, he was there to support us. Do yourself a favor and take the time to get to know him, even just a little bit, and you’ll find a spectacular human who is knowledgeable about the natural wonders of the area and about life itself. Thank you, Udo, from the bottom of our hearts. You have made our whole trip something we will never forget, and have made a lasting impression in our lives!
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Marilyn M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
22 ft Class B · With pets
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fabulous Chef's food is. Such a treat to find at a hipcamp site. You are crazy to not order food when staying here. Great friendly host with a beautiful open desert place that he is willing to share with others. The location is good for local surrounding points of interest like White Sands and the pistachio farms. Will stay again if in the area to explore more and feast on whatever Chef is cooking up.
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Ashley B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Come for the view Stay for the Food
16 ft car
Absolutely phenomenal stay! Cannot recommend Chef Udo enough. The views are spectacular but host Chef Udo goes above and beyond. From the moment of my booking he was communicative about dietary options, sites to see, hikes and more. Upon arrival I had the best convo with him followed by the best meal of my entire trip! Add on all the add ons. Do it! I’m currently trying to put together a group of friends to visit again just for the food.
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Chad R.
6 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
22 ft campervan · With pets
Chef Udo’s land is absolutely stunning. It was the perfect peaceful spot for a quick overnight stay in our camper van. But, what truly sets this place apart is the incredible experience Chef Udo provides. If you’re staying here, do yourself a favor and order food from him. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience. We had a bit of a chaotic day due to a pet medical emergency, which meant arriving at camp much later than expected. Chef Udo went above and beyond to accommodate us, seamlessly adjusting our planned dinner into a brunch the next morning. And wow, what a brunch it was. The tomahawk ribeye—smoked for six hours and finished with a perfect flame sear—was beyond anything we’ve ever tasted. And the enchiladas? Chef’s kiss. That meal turned our trip around, helping us leave the stress of the previous day behind. Chef Udo’s kindness and culinary talent are unmatched, and we’re so grateful to have found this gem of a place. If you’re passing through, don’t miss the chance to experience it for yourself!
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Alexandra P.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Warm Hospitality, Delectable Dining
Tent
Chef Üdø’s campsite & dinner offering was a wonderful, unexpected surprise on a recent long distance road trip. The location was prime for a trip to White Sands National Park but the real highlight was Chef Üdø himself & the incredible meal he served us - triple seared & whiskey soaked sirloin burgers with fresh steamed vegetables (as requested) finished with a decadent, homemade vegan chocolate ganache cake. In the morning Chef prepared dairy-free coconut pancakes & scrumptious, blackberry maple syrup served alongside delicious Colombian coffee. Chef Üdø’s care & warm hospitality is truly special & rare. We are very blessed to have stumbled across him on Hipcamp & would love to pay him another visit in the future for one of his tours of White Sands! Thanks again Chef!
Location
Alamogordo, Otero, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan 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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Hosted by Chęf üdø H.

Joined in February 2024
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