Our Desert Homestead
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Add your business details- Camping on a desert homestead 35 minutes’ drive from Albuquerque
- A 30-minute drive to Coronado Historical Site and Toadstool Hoodoos
- Off-grid, dark skies site with animals and a chance of desert sunsets
With the panoramic mountain views and no neighbours but the site owners, staying over at Our Desert Homestead will have you feeling like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Yes, the campsite is in New Mexico high desert, but it’s still easily accessible from Albuquerque in 35 minutes’ drive.
Out here on this off-grid, but very much working homestead, your only neighbours will be the farm’s menagerie, including goats, ducks, turkeys and geese – you’re welcome to pet them and help at feeding times. And talking of animals – dogs are welcome but need to be on a lead around the livestock.
Facilities are minimal, so stock up on goodies before you arrive, so you can cook up a feast around the campfire. There’s no running water either, so be sure to bring supplies with you.
Amazing sunsets and sunrises are (almost) guaranteed in the clear desert air, while at night the stars go on forever in one direction, and you can also spot the shimmering lights of Albuquerque on the distant horizon.
Take desert nature walks right from the site, to get out among cacti, yucca and juniper trees, and maybe even spot roadrunners or wild rabbits. Driving adventures lead you to ancient monuments and caves, or you can see the desert from above on a hot-air balloon flight (30 minutes).
Campground type
4
4
1Open all year
Languages spoken
English
French
Russian
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote locationUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Horse riding nearbyLocation
Our Desert Homestead
228 18th Street SW
Rio Rancho
New Mexico
USA
87124
Directions Timezone
America/Denver Mountain Daylight Time (GMT-06:00)
GPS
35.25344°N
-106.77237°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The adobe-built streets in Old Town Albuquerque (35 minutes’ drive) make a hopping day out, packed with stores selling silver jewellery and vintage clothes, plus indie art galleries and a whole cluster of bars and dining options. The city also has a fine selection of museums, covering topics as diverse as hot-air ballooning and Pueblo Native American culture.
To see some real-life Native American heritage, head for Coronado Historical Site (30 minutes), the remains of a Pueblo village with ceremonial chambers covered in Pre-Columbian artworks. At Petroglyph National Monument (30 minutes), follow circular trails to see canyon walls covered in sacred Native American symbols, some going back 700 years.
And of course, the desert has some pretty spectacular natural features of its own. Check out the arid rock formations of the Toadstool Hoodoos (30 minutes) or see if you can spot the resemblance to a famous cartoon dog at Snoopy Rock (90 minutes), which is also a popular spot for 4WD safaris.
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- Does Our Desert Homestead have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Our Desert Homestead dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Our Desert Homestead? The adobe-built streets in Old Town Albuquerque (35 minutes’ drive) make a hopping day out, packed with stores selling silver jewellery and vintage clothes, plus indie art galleries and a whole cluster … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Our Desert Homestead?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 3 p.m.