Our Desert Homestead

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  • 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 neighbors but the site owners, staying over at Our Desert Homestead will have you feeling like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Yes, the campground 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 leashed around the livestock. Facilities are minimal, so stock up on foodstuffs 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 camp, 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).

Site type

Tent sites 4
RV sites 4
Rent a tent 1
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

French

Russian

Spanish

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Tents for hire

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

No running water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Horseback riding nearby

Location

Our Desert Homestead

228 18th Street SW

Rio Rancho

New Mexico

USA

87124

Directions

Timezone

America/Denver MST (GMT-07:00)

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 jewelry 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 looped 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 jewelry 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  3 p.m.
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