Rockhound State Park Campground

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5 sites · RV, Tent

Welcome to Rockhound State Park campground where the tallest vegetation is a cactus.

Put on your sombrero and slap on the sunscreen before taking a hike up the rugged slopes of the Little Florida Mountains for epic desert views, interesting bird sightings, and geological wonders! Take your time and watch out for precious stones (most common in the park is Jasper), or get handy with a hammer and break apart the rocks in pursuit. Visitors touring in late winter and early spring will be surprised by a landscape covered in wildflowers.

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JourneyTree Sanctuary

4 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Deming, NM

2 fenced acres of beautiful, secluded desert with a gorgeous view of the Florida mountain range only 13 miles from Walmart and the conveniences of town. Pets are welcome and can be happily off leash within the spacious fenced boundaries. It is a fence out area, so free range cattle are present and dogs must not be permitted to harrass them. We recommend closing the gate behind you to ensure the cows don’t join you in your outdoor experience! Due to the extremely rural nature of the mostly pristine wilderness around the property, there are lots of wildlife and we have seen coyotes, badgers, and more outside the fence. Normal precautions should be taken to protect pets when hiking off the property.

Horner Hipcamp

15 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Radium Springs, NM

New to Hipcamp, but want to share my beautiful property with others. Located on the bank of the Rio Grande River with access to the river at all times. Property is rustic now, but improvements will continue to be made as time goes on. Come help me develop this beautiful location into the best Hipcamp in New Mexico. Just 14 miles of the Chile Capital of the World, Hatch, NM, come during chile harvest to take home fresh green chile right out of the field. 21 miles from Las Cruces, where you will find plenty of events and entertainment, should you so desire. Spaceport, America, T or C, White Sands are all within a day's drive, and Fort Selden is just a few miles down the road, as is Blue Moon Bar and Grill. My dad first came to this property as a farm hand for the elderly couple who owned it. This was in the 1930's. He met my mother, who lived 6 miles down the road, in 1939. She was just 14. Every Sunday he would ride those 6 miles to have supper with her and her family and in 1940, 2 weeks after her 16th birthday, they married. They traveled around before coming back here, buying a small portion of this farm from the elderly owners and farming the rest for them, but in 1953, the man died (his name was Ernest Ward) in the small concrete house I now use for storage, that my dad had built for he and his wife when he first came to work for them. My parents built a home for his widow in Hatch (14 miles) and bought the farm from her. My family has owned it since. I was gone for 31 years, but returned to the land and place I love and plan to stay here till I die!

One Particular Harbour

3 sites · RVs, Tents50 acres · Deming, NM

50 acres of SW desert solitude. Starry nights and quiet days. 2400' dirt airstrip on the property. NM18 for the pilots reading this. 3 RV hookups, w/ 30 amp electric and water service. Outhouse, w/ flushable toilet, hot and cold running water. 2 charcoal grills. Picnic table. Fire pit, for calm evenings. Many outbuildings, paddocks and acreage for your equine. Oh, did I mention, starry nights and quiet days. Thing to do in the Area: Les Combes Winery: (Wine Tasting) 11.5 miles Deming Municipal Airport: (WWII Bomber Training Base) 15.5 miles Rockhound State Park: (For Rockhounds) 16.7 miles Deming Luna Mimbres Museum: (Great Museum) 17.2 miles Spring Canyon State Park: (Great For a Picnic Lunch) 17.7 Miles Faywood Hot Springs: (Name Says it All) 44.5 miles Old Mesilla Historic District: (Billy the Kid Jail and History) 45.1 miles City of Rocks State Park: (Unusual Rock Formations) 46.7 miles Columbus NM: (Pancho Villa and WWI Aviation History) 47.2 miles Palomas MX: (The Pink Store, Authentic MX Shopping and Dining) 50.3 miles White Sands Missile Garden: (Historic Collection of Military Missiles) 71.2 miles White Sands National Park: (Name Says it All) 97.0 miles Museum of Space History: (Spend a Whole Afternoon) 123.0 miles Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site: (Over 21,000 Petroglyphs) 154.0 miles Valley of Fires: (Malpais Lava Flow 5,000 Years Old) 180.0 miles

Rockhound Basecamp

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Enjoy this private dry camping site located 2 miles from Rockhound State Park with native creosote bush and yucca scattered throughout the landscape and towering views of the Florida Mountains and Dragon Ridge 1 mile away where you can spot occasional antelope and desert bighorn sheep roaming the peaks.

SaddleHawk Ranch

22 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Deming, NM

Located in the high desert (4300 ft) of the Southwest, we are a gated guest ranch, and we have multiple areas for you to RV boondock or tent camp. We also have a few 30/50 amp plug in spots. This is a private gated ranch, (Not an RV park) and is a working ranch. The Ranch also hosts a special 501(c)3 non profit charity organization (called Equine Safe Haven) that keeps 9 horses and 11 donkeys at the ranch. We have beautiful mountain views and beautiful sunsets. The mountains close by are great for hiking. We have so many photo ops with the animals too! The ranch is home to 35 +- Equines (Horses, Mules, Donkeys) performance and competition horses and carriage driving school. Sorry, we do not rent riding horses or have riding horses/lessons. You may schedule a carriage ride for an extra fee. We have water hydrant fill stations, and a BBQ area for you to use. Please ask when you arrive. We can accommodate any size RV up to and including tractor trailers. We have two 50 amp sites and one 30 amp site if you need electric. CHECK IN TIME: BETWEEN 3pm and 8:30pm. No Exceptions TENT CAMPERS: must get here before sunset - it gets VERY dark here (great for stargazing) , and hard to see in the back acreage. Front Gate locks by 8:30pm and unlocked at 7:30am. THE GATE IS LOCKED BETWEEN 8pm and 7:30am. If this doesn't work for you, please do not book a stay with us! Checkout is by 11am. It is quiet here, and we like to allow travelers time to rest. We also work full time, M-F, in addition to working the Ranch, so we need to set limits so we can rest as well.

Dragon Ridge Basecamp

1 site · RV, Tent50 acres · La Hacienda, NM

Dragon Ridge Basecamp, your gateway to the Florida Peaks! Located in Deming NM rock hounder's paradise. This basecamp is located at the base of Dragon Ridge and the Florida Peak. Near rockhound state park. The property backs up to BLM land so there is endless hiking. There are several washes and gravel beds. Agate, chalcedony, chert, Jasper and Epidotes are commonly found on the property.

Camp Xantara

1 site · RV3 acres · Mimbres, NM

Xantara overlooks the Mimbres valley and river with an expansive view. There is a Bakery close by that is open for breakfast Tue - Sat and a museum that is open on weekends. Gila Hot springs, cliff dwellings, wilderness, petroglyphs and pictographs are 1/2 - 2 hrs. north on hwy. 35. Silver City is 1/2 hr. away with a variety of restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and museums. City of Rocks state park is to the south. Site has water, electric, trash and recycling.

EmTee Homestead

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Nestled within a picturesque landscape surrounded by mountains, our half-acre of raw land awaits your exploration. Situated at the base of the enchanting Little Florida Mountain, our property is in close proximity to RockHound State Park, approximately 17 miles from town. Immerse yourself in outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, or rockhounding, where geodes, Jasper, and quartz abound. Though the land remains in its natural state, a cistern is available for water needs. It's important to note that there is no well or electricity on the premises, requiring campers to bring their own provisions for water and power. This rustic setting provides the perfect retreat for those seeking tranquility, offering a chance to unwind, stargaze, and relish the beauty of the night sky. Experience the serene ambiance and breathtaking scenery of our unique landscape.

Cactus Cowboy Ranchette

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Ventura, NM

Primitive open-air campsite three miles east of the Florida mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of Luna County New Mexico. Enjoy extraordinary views of nature and solitude at our quiet remote location blessed with very low light pollution for spectacular views of night skies, glorious sunrises and stunning sunsets. Wildlife includes mostly small animals like rabbits, prairie dogs, turtles, lizards, field mice and kangaroo mice. Bigger animals such as deer antelope and the occasional cow. Beware of scorpions, rattlesnakes, coyotes and cougars. This undeveloped parcel of land has no water, power or toilets available. Our lonesome campsite will accommodate a large camp party. Dry campers, RVs, Boondockers, Skoolies, Van dwellers, Tent campers, hikers, bikers, horse riders, off-roaders welcome. Please respect the beauty of nature with no fireworks or trash. Pack-in pack-out policy. The road coming in is very narrow and lined with mesquite bushes. Off-road vehicles are highly recommended, as dirt roads can get soft depending on weather. We are roughly 27 Miles from Deming and 50 Miles to Las Cruces. It is about 16 miles by road to Exit 102 on Interstate 10.

Freedom Field

5 sites · Tents40 acres · Ventura, NM

Learn more about this land:Freedom Field is an Ultralight and light sport remote airfield with campsites, two miles east of the Florida mountains in the Chihuahuan Desert of Luna County New Mexico. We boast a quiet remote location with very little light pollution for amazing up close, reach out and touch it night skies.Our campsites are Huge and far apart to accommodate large camp parties with some distance between campsites.Aircraft may operate from Sunup to sundown. Dry campers, RVs, Boondockers, tent campers, Hikers, Bikers, Skoolies and Van dwellers welcome. At this time there are no aircraft based at the field and air traffic is very sparse.We are roughly 26 Miles from Deming and 50 Miles to Las Cruces.It is about 16 miles by road to Exit 102 on Interstate 10.

Cobaw Station Camping Retreat

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Deming, NM

Deming: Looking for the best hiking in Deming? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Deming. The city is within the Gadsden Purchase of 1853, which was acquired from Mexico specifically to provide a southern route for a railroad to connect the United States with California. Deming was founded in 1881 and incorporated in 1902, and is named after Mary Ann Deming Crocker, wife of Charles Crocker, one of the Big Four of the California railroad industry. Deming is located within the Upper Chihuahuan Desert climate zone. The climate is dry, hot, and breezy. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 °F (38 °C), but the altitude (4,300 feet (1,300 m)) and dry air sometimes make summer days more comfortable than one would expect given the high temperature. Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and 35 miles (56 km) north of the Mexican border.

desert oasis in progress

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · City Of The Sun, NM

Wide open space to unwind and feel into nature. Earthen sauna built into the ground almost complete and can make a fire in it to keep warm and block winds. Also have tools if your interested in learning to move the earth or simply if you’d like to create your own camp fire or even join us in our projects! Looking to create community, sustainable / permaculture living through adobe building, fertilizing the land, and planting seeds to create a desert oasis. Plus free roaming cows! In addition to free roaming cows we would like to have more animals like sheep to nurture and enjoy the company of. Funds go toward a good cause to help animals in need and live sustainably. Please also reach out if you are interested in this type of community!

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3 ratings · 1 review

Kate G.

September 4, 2017

Oh my gosh this place is awesome! The visitor center has interesting displays, the showers are clean and there are nice trails. Most sites have a shade structure.

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