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Retro Camper with Mountain Views

3 sites · Lodging2 acres · Jean, NV
Welcome to your peaceful, desert getaway. This little Retro Camper is only about 35 minutes from the Strip. The property is home to Joshua trees, desert mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and some of the best star gazing around. The camper comes with a full kitchen, a refrigerator, microwave, and gas stove. Dishes and utensils are provided as well as bedding and towels. The bed is about a full size bed, maybe a bit smaller, cozy for two people to sleep in. The camper comes with two space heaters and extra blankets for the winter, an overhead air conditioning unit for the summer. The shower has cold water only and is an outdoor shower. Check out our "Extras" to reserve firewood and a S'mores Kit to enjoy under the stars! Head across the street to the Pioneer Saloon for some great food and live music. Enjoy the beautiful scenery just outside of one of the biggest travel destinations in the USA! IG: @nvretrocamper
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Mojave Desert Ranch

7 sites · Lodging160 acres · Sandy Valley, NV
We have a unique property with glamping accommodations located in Sandy Valley NV. One hour outside south Las Vegas off of US 15. We operate on a dude ranch with horseback riding, cattle drives and rodeo events ( When available ) Search Sandy Valley Ranch. Come stay at our beautiful desert hideaway. Enjoy the tranquility of the Mojave Desert and gaze at the sea of stars. We are near Death Valley, Tecopa hotsprings and GoodSprings home of the famous Pioneer Saloon.Enjoy the  activities offered on the ranch such as horse rides, cattle drives, rodeo's and cowboy games or just enjoy some quiet time going on hikes or a drink at the oldest Saloon in Nevada only 20 minuets away.  A portion of all proceeds go to:The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace the teachings and traditions of our ancestors.
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Beagletopia Among The Desert

1 site · RV1 acre · Enterprise, NV
Las Vegas has been booming for years. With all this growth, we were able to get our quiet little place before it got too crazy. We enjoy being close to all the happenings with easy access in and out but are more off the beaten path on a quiet road. We are home to the Southern NV Beagle Rescue Foundation, warmly known as Beagletopia. Learn more about this land: Convenient dry camping, self contained RV spot. (generators may be used on your own. no power supply) Open desert views and close to the Las Vegas strip! Las Vegas strip is @ 9 miles, 15 minutes away) We are close to shopping and the Raiders practice stadium. Hike in nearby Red Rock canyon (25 min away) or Mt Charleston (1 hours). Local I-15 highway is only 5 minutes to get to. When you choose to stay with us, you support a local nonprofit dog rescue. You may see some of our local wildlife and wake up to the dogs tracking and starting the day.
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Vegas Glamping

3 sites · Lodging17 acres · Nelson, NV
So peaceful and serene in this little mountain oasis! Hidden away within the mountains, there’s so much to see and do. Hike through the mountains and even down to Colorado River. Rent kayaks at the property to drive them down, a 7 min drive off the property. Book an off road tour around the mountains and down to the river. Check out the world famous ghost town a few minutes away and even goon an underground mine tour. It’s pure bliss and joy. A reset, a rest. Available as a single person camping, all the way up to weekend retreats for the entire family. This property is secluded and in a remote area with limited cell service. AT&T and Verizon have limited service, other carriers do not. This property is accessible by off road vehicle only, otherwise you may park your car in parking which is 4-7 minutes away from your tent by our shuttle. To access your tent, you will be required to schedule the shuttle for check in. A host will drive out to meet you to take you to your tent. Must be scheduled in advance.
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Sandy Valley Ranch

1 site · Lodging200 acres · CA
This renovated airstream is a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Located just one hour from Las Vegas on a horse ranch in the middle of the Mojave desert. This cozy accommodation has a queen bed, full kitchen, toilet, shower with hot water, a heater, A/C, living room area with a TV you can stream your favorite shows using your hotspot. You also have your own fire pit to enjoy. Outside, a small patio providing the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the wranglers work with the horses, or winding down at the end of the day of adventures on the ranch gazing at the sea of stars. Come Stay at our beautiful desert hideaway. Enjoy the tranquility, the star gazing, the vistas, the coyotes singing in the distance, say hello to all the farm animals, join in on a horse back ride through the Mojave desert, explore the surrounding areas such as the ghost town of Goodsprings, the famous Pioneer Saloon, Tecopa hot springs, the Mojave national preserve, red rock canyon, 7 magic mountains to name a few. There is Wi-fi in the main ranch house which is open 24/7. It is the large red and white building to the right when you enter the ranch. There are additional showers and bathrooms there as well. We do offer meals at the main ranch house but you must contact the kitchen manager to pre book your meals. That info is provided after a booking. We do offer horse back rides, cattle penning, cattle drives and shooting at our shooting range. You have to call reservations to book any of these activities. For more information search Sandy Valley Ranch.
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Mountain View Open Land

4 sites · RVs, TentsGolden Valley , AZ
My mother bought the land in 1959 as a wedding present for my father. She bought it sight unseen and has never seen the property. I moved out west and decided to go find it. I found it and fell in love with it. I scooped some dirt and sent it back east to my mother and told her she can't say she never saw the land now. I have since bought the property. I plan to develop it one day but want to enjoy the pure raw state it is in now. Pure nature. At rush hour time of the day you can stand on the land and hear the ringing in your ears and an occasional wild burro off in the distance. It is so peaceful and the skies at night are breathtaking. Millions of stars.Learn more about this land:Come park right on the property. Pitch your tent, break out your grill or dig a fire pit. Plenty of stones around to line the pit. This is completely roughing it. Wide open spaces close to the foot of the Black Mountains. Trails and caves to explore in the mountains. Beautiful mountain view with excellent stargazing opportunities at night. This property is approximately 10 miles off the main road and approximately 20 minutes one side of Laughlin Nevada casinos and gaming and 20 minutes the other direction to Kingman Arizona with grocery and convenience stores, truck stop, post office and more.Access to land is a little rough. Some roads are dirt roads and have washes crossing them. SUV at minimum is suggested to transverse roads to the land.
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You'll need a high-clearance, 4WD vehicle to get into this extremely remote national monument in the eastern Mojave Desert. Accessible only by dirt roads, Castle Mountains is surrounded on three sides by the Mojave National Preserve. It's the northernmost of the desert region's three new national monuments designated by President Obama in 2016.

This park in northeastern San Bernardino County protects 20,920 acres, located between the interstates I−15 and I−40. There are no facilities, developed campgrounds, or established trails within the monument. Backcountry camping is allowed.

Castle Peaks is one of the stars here—a cluster of imposing spires that climb skyward. The peaks are composed mainly of volcanic tuff, and the deep erosion of the rocks has created distinct, sharp summits. You're also rewarded for your efforts to get here by lush grasslands, Joshua tree forests, mountain vistas, and abundant wildlife. The rugged Mojave Desert is home to mountain lions, bighorn sheep, golden eagles, coyotes, and bobcats.

Castle Mountains National Monument is always open, but the best times to come are spring and fall. March and April are peak times. The spring rains turn the desert into a carpet of vivid, vibrant wildflowers. Summers are very hot, with daytime temps in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Find visitor information at Mojave National Preserve Headquarters in Barstow and at Hole-in-the-Wall Information Center. Developed sites are available within the Mojave Preserve, and equestrian campsites are available at Black Canyon. Be sure you know the way into the Castle Mountains, and call to check conditions. The dirt roads wash out regularly.

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