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El Mistico

95%

· Nogal, Lincoln, New Mexico

30 acres hosted by Pedro S.

7 lodging sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home in nature at some pitches — including real toilets, showers, and kitchen.

Private pitches

95% of recent Hipcampers say pitches are private.

Unplug from the city to soak up in nature and experience El Mistico Ranch. El Mistico Ranch consist of 30 acres of natural high desert land with natural spring waters, nearby Lincoln National Forest as our next door neighbor, you are actually just a short drive to Capitan for basic services and shopping; Ruidoso for arts, golf, dining, skiing, and more. The climate is mild here and the property is vegetated with pinon pine, juniper, and a variety of cacti. We're delighted to introduce you to Chester, our friendly Saint Bernard. At just a year old, Chester is a gentle giant with a heart of gold, spreading joy to all who visit. Chester not only brings warmth and joy to our guests but also plays an important role in taking care of the property. He roams around the ranch, ensuring that everything is in order and providing a sense of security to our guests. Sometimes, he even accompanies guests to their units to ensure they arrive safely.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Desert

Forest

Mountainous

Ranch

95%

29 ratings · 22 reviews

Will B.recommends

September 7, 2024

Ashley's Treehouse at El Mistico

Even better in person!

Such a cute and fun place to stay! Added so much to our trip to have this extra special place, with the fun and artsy decor everywhere, very fun land and sites to explore. The treehouse was adorable, the other sites nearby look very cool too. Plenty of peace and privacy. CHESTER, very good boy. In a cautious and respectful manner, he brightened our time even more! Appreciated that we didn't have to interact with anyone to get settled in or out. 10/10, would come back! Loved the treehouse but would try another one of the sites.

Tana A.recommends

July 31, 2024

Crow's Nest TreeHouse at El Mistico

Glamping Gem

We loved the Crow's Nest Treehouse and amazing views. It was perfect for our family of 4 (two smaller teens and two adults + one weiner dog). The fun iron artwork, rustic touches, slide, swing, bridges and no internet made this a very memorable glamping adventure. Just what we were looking for. Plan to walk 5 minutes on a gravel path from the cars. They do have carts to haul your gear but I would not recommend big bags. It is also downhill so carts can get a mind of their own. All part of the glamping experience! We did have to keep an eye out for their dog who would show up inside our fence. He did not seem super keen on our small dog. One wish, a microwave. If you have need for heating bottles, leftovers or anything else that is missing. It was raining so we could not use the grill, had to reheat our leftovers on the stovetop. Reminded me of my grandparents house when I was a little kids. All and all we would highly recommend checking out this gem and hope to get to visit them again.

James F.recommends

June 17, 2024

Crow's Nest TreeHouse at El Mistico

Amazing property! My family had an incredible time. Chester, the property guard dog, was so sweet and my kids loved him.

M K.doesn't recommend

June 12, 2024

Freya Geo Dome at El Mistico

Nearly Impossible to Contact

Located in a beautiful area. We loved the stargazing and the landscape. Unfortunately, the hosts did not respond to any of my messages through HipCamp and we had to track down a phone number to try to reach them via call/text as we arrived at sunset. The entrance has a locked gate that requires a code, and on arrival we had not been told that there was a locked gate or been given a code.. After trying to call and text the number we found online, it got dark and we gave up and drove away after not getting any response. The host eventually texted with the code so we turned around and went back. Not an ideal system of welcoming or preparing guests. Can’t recommend.

Elaina J.recommends

April 30, 2024

Ashley's Treehouse at El Mistico

Don’t miss out on this hidden gem!

Beautiful property with breath taking views. If you are looking to get away from everyone and everything - this is the place to unplug. 10/10 will book again!

Abby S.recommends

April 16, 2024

Crow's Nest TreeHouse at El Mistico

The place and property were spectancular. Well curated & maintained. Would love to come back someday and would highly reccommend!

Location

Nogal, Lincoln, 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