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Dragonfly Mountain Ranch

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· Taos, New Mexico
300 acres hosted by Don R.
4 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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Enjoy the majestic beauty of the Taos Valley from the verdant fields and cerros of the Dragonfly Mountain Ranch! Whether a seasoned traveler or one's first visit to Taos our goal is to exceed expectations, and we have a variety of campsites to accommodate various needs and tastes. Our motto is, “No Cramped Camping!”, with spacious and private camp sites to ensure that quiet time is just that - quiet. Pure gold for those looking to truly unplug and disconnect from everyday stresses and obligations. While here one can see history come to life by way of our living history ranch and historic home, one of the first homesteads in Des Montes owned by the same family for over 150 years. See firsthand how the unique Acequia system of New Mexico has given life to the surrounding pastoral fields and the agricultural practices of the past still relevant in today’s Taos Valley. For those wanting the best of both worlds, access to in-town activities as well as trail/hiking/river adventures, the Des Montes sites would be the best selection. Close enough to town for groceries/conveniences along with other sought after tourist attractions such as the Taos Pueblo, Taos Plaza and surrounding galleries/shops. In addition, Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Hondo are quaint little villages less than 10 minutes away for for addt'l groceries/market/restaurants options. Please see our friends at Rio Grande Balloons to book your hot air balloon ride while in Taos! https://www.riograndeballoons.com 575-208-1888. We only refer the best - so leave the rest We will provide courtesy rides to their location upon request and Sol will get your group in the air! Taos Pueblo - 15min Taos Business District - 15min Taos Plaza - 15min The Gorge Bridge - 20 min Ojo Caliente Hot Springs - 1hr John Dunn Hot Springs/Day Recreation area - 15min Taos Ski Valley - 30min Rio Grande Del Norte Nat'l Monument - 30min Carson Nat'l Forest - 10 minutes Despite accessibility to endless activities just minutes away there remains a sense of solitude, space and privacy that one would be hard pressed to find elsewhere. The Des Montes campsites provide 20+ acres mix of pasture land, canyon and timber to hike and explore with the pups, family or on solo adventure. Taos Plateau - Two Camp Sites However, if feeling more adventurous and an Overland expedition is calling your name, the Tio Willy's locations on the Taos Plateau (Rio Grande Del Norte Nat'l Monument) would be a perfect choice. Rejuvenate the heart and soul with 300+ spacious acres to roam, hike and explore. Not to mention the breathtaking views of the entire Taos Valley from atop the cerro located on the property. With only TWO campsites at this location there are 360 degree views, solitude and privacy with no comparison. Despite the fact there is plenty of ground to cover within the property boundaries there is no shortage of additional hiking trails on Rio Grande Del Norte Nat'l Monument land which surrounds the property. Cerro Chiflo, Cerro Montoso and the Miner's Trail are within driving/hiking distance. Spend a day down on the banks of Rio Grande and unwind around the campfire and while stars light up the dark skies. Your next adventure awaits...hope to see you soon!
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Biking
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Fishing
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Forest
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98%
25 ratings · 21 reviews
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Eli G.recommends
September 30, 2024
Site 1 - Dragonfly Mountain Ranch
LOVED it
We could not imagine a better stay for our first time in Taos! This is a lovely piece of land, where we felt like we had total privacy, with really amazing views. We watched the sunrise over the mountains in the morning, glorious sunsets over the western plains in the evening, and spent hours looking at the Milky Way right over head. The fire pit and (VERY clean) portapotty were extra bonuses. It's near Arroyo Seco, a cute town with good food, shopping and ice cream, and a short drive to Taos. Don was an exceptionally welcoming host, and made sure that we had everything we needed, gave us a ton of information about the history of the land and area, and provided great suggestions for what to check out and how to spend our time. He even sent us over to his family home nearby to pick plums from their orchard and use the hose. Cannot recommend this hipcamp highly enough, and we cannot wait to come back on our next trip!!
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Jessica M.recommends
September 29, 2024
Tio Willy's Rest Stop-Taos Plateau
Amazing spot
Truly can’t say enough about how lovely this spot is— if you’re self sufficient and don’t need anything (potable water, for instance) and love a gorgeous 360 degree view to yourself, this spot is for you! Don is awesome and gave us helpful directions for a more remote spot. Seriously check this one out!
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Anne K.recommends
September 11, 2024
Site 1 - Dragonfly Mountain Ranch
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. We had the best time!! Not only was the camp spacious, we had 360 views of the mountains, plenty of fire wood, and the best host you could ask for! Don was incredibly kind and helpful, showing us places we never would have found on a Google search. He shared so much of his own life, family and history of the town, including the property's apricot and plum trees (which we got to pick from!) and one of the oldest houses in the area which has been in the family for generations. He was so generous, driving two of our group to wheelers peak trail head, while showing the other two around town during the day. He also brought us to some wild hot springs in the Rio Grande! We came across a poor lost pup after the hot springs and Don did everything he could to ensure it was taken care of. We love a fellow animal lover! Could not have asked for a better stay our first two nights in New Mexico. I will absolutely be coming back. This is a one-of-a-kind stay.
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John K.recommends
September 10, 2024
La Cañada de Adelaida - Des Montes
As our rig didn’t fit in the space we selected. Don relocated USA to another site. Easy access to a isolated section of ground with sweeping views all around and dark skies until a light rain ran us inside. We had a perfect night. We would stay here again.
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Juli M.recommends
September 7, 2024
Site 1 - Dragonfly Mountain Ranch
This site was private with beautiful sweeping views of the mountains. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a super private, scenic, safe and relaxing get away!
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Bernie V.recommends
September 2, 2024
Site 1 - Dragonfly Mountain Ranch
Don’s place was private and very quiet exactly what we wanted. He was great at communicating and helping us to learn more about Taos. I would definitely recommend his site and him. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Taos, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Pueblos, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), and Tigua (Tiwa) 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 Don R.

Joined in January 2021
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