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Perry Farms RV Park
15 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Socorro, NM
Perry Farms is the home place of the Perry Family, established in 1980, and provided much open space for the children to grow and play.
It is located in the northern edges of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Native fauna and flora as well as beautiful blue skies, with millions of stars provide peaceful, quiet moments of nature.
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Desert Camp consists of six RV spots with full hookups (electricity-30 and 50 amp, septic, water, and WIFI) and 11 unimproved tent camping areas on family property of Perry Farms. The land has arroyos, mesas, lots of flat areas to car camp, pitch a tent or sleep on the ground under the beautiful, dark New Mexico skies. There are also a few places to hang a hammock. To the west, there are miles and miles to hike, mountain bike, or just enjoy the view of the Magdalena Mountains. Neighbors are quiet and you can choose a spot away from anyone.
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Camp Darkmoon
2 sites · Lodging, Tents2 acres · Madrone, NM
Two acres of sage flatlands. Close to town but even closer to the mountains. Monte Largo Cañon is a short rocky drive away. Perfectly clean air, peaceful atmosphere, and flawless stars at night.
Camp Darkmoon is a school of alternative architecture. On site are a handful of earthen structures. Lodging and tent site are available to book.
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High Country Hip Camp
9 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Magdalena, NM
We live on a 5 acre mini ranch right in the Village of Magdalena. Our property looks remote because we are on the edge of the village overlooking the hills and mountains of village land, however we are just a hop skip jump away from the local bar, cafe, gas station, etc.
This property is best suited for RVs, car camping, vans, etc. Tent camping is available, but beware of winds. We offer very limited access to amenities, but with some notice we can help with with water hook ups, garbage disposal. We have an extra bathroom in the house available for guests to use for toilet and showers, but require arrangements, as we have dogs and will need to unlock house as needed.
Folks are welcome to start a fire at the fire pit and say hello to our animals. We have a donkey named Dolly, a goat named Jake, and mini horse named Amber. We also have 2 horses on site named Cowgirl and Chiquita.
Check out our second property on HipCamp, Tumbleweeds Diner!
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Pristine High Desert Wilderness
10 sites · RVs, Tents160 acres · San Antonito, NM
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Here is a beautiful wide-open 160 acre site in the Socorro High Desert with wonderful scenic views of the Magdalena Mountains to your North and the Colorado River Basin to your South. ⛰🚵♀️ Excellent terrain for ATVs and Jeep’s! 🌵🏍 Feel free to bring wood and start a fire. 🔥 Amazing Stargazing Opportunities! 🌌 Perfect for a Peaceful Trip in Nature. 🍄 Plenty of safe space to do whatever you want, just be mindful of the Land and your Neighbors. ⛺️
Brief Directions for Those Without Internet:
1. After you get off the I-25 and onto Hwy 178 (also known as Willow Springs Ranch Road), take it northwest into the desert about 2 miles. You'll soon pass a major four-way intersection in the dirt road and see a house to your right, keep going.
2. Coming up on your left you'll see another structure (labeled Highland Springs Ranch on Google Maps). Pass them too.
3. Shortly after that (about 1 mile past the initial four-way intersection), you'll see a wide dirt road shoot off too the left, pass it.
4. Up ahead, the road splits into Coyote Springs Rd. Just keep to your left and stay on Highland Springs Rd (Hwy 178).
5. After another mile or so you'll see another dirt road shooting off to the left. Pass this road too.
6. Continue up Hwy 178. You'll pass a couple more dirt roads shooting off to your right until you finally reach an offset four-way intersection. So close! Turn left here and continue another 2600ft/0.5mi down this street and voila, you've arrived at the top right corner of my property (on your left). It's huge, so feel free to roam! This road is technically called Sunset Vista, but it won't appear on any maps and there's no signage, so do with that information what you will.
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Plateau Hame De Colquhoun
5 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Bosque, NM
Our family purchased this land in January of 2020 with living on and building a tiny house. Along the way we plan on setting up a couple campsites and have a few small events.Learn more about this land:Here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun our goal is to live off our land without leaving much of a carbon footprint. We have opened our land in hopes that others can come be themselves, relax, explore, learn or teach within a safe Environment!
Plateau Hame De Colquhoun is reasonably private and you can make your visit your own. Enjoy being yourself amongst the space.. 420 friendly. Located on edge of the Mesa overlooking the Rio Grande with beautiful mountains views, keep in mind this is an ongoing project and much of the land is untamed and in all its natural glory. *Snakes, other wild life included* Like the lives of pioneers before us the amenities are sparse. If you enjoy ruggedness and serene isolation with majestic views of the local mountain ranges, then this is your place to visit.
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Bomvida Farms
1 site · RV, Tent21 acres · Bosque, NM
Once the largest organic vineyard in New Mexico, Bomvida Farms began in 2020 in what used to be called Sabinal Vineyards.
The land has been vacant for over a decade and most of the grapes are dead...buta few are still hanging on. We'll do what we can you save them.
Other than that we have hundreds of animals including pigs, goats, chickens, and turkeys. In 2021 we have a long list of fruits & vegetables that will be grown where the grapes used to live.
Come enjoy all we have to offer while taking in our fantastic views.Learn more about this land:Bomvida is a working farm started summer 2020. For decades this land was part of the largest vineyard in NM until it was abandoned.Come listen to the coyotes howl and the roosters crow as you enjoy EXPANSIVE views of the Rio Grande Valley and the Manzano Mountains.Take a tour of the farm, pet some animals, see what we grow/make in our commercial kitchen, or visit our neighbor (a proper vineyard with a tasting room).Each reservation includes:*
1 Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs
1 Quart Farm Fresh Goat's milk (tastes just like cows milk from the store)
1 Quart Bitchy Betty's Extra Tangy Yogurt
Being almost an hour south of Albuquerque it's dark enough on a moonless night to truly enjoy the stars!We have 1 site currently available. Saltbrush (Site 1 on the map) is closer to the animals and Arroyo Vista (Site 2; not yet completed) is on the other side of the arroyo further away from our operations.
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David W.’s Land
2 sites · Lodging, Tents320 acres · Mountainair, NM
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Scenic Desert Volcano and Stars
3 sites · Tents1 acres · Las Nutrias, NM
Learn more about this land:This is a very excellent spot to camp and enjoy amazing views of the mountains, a nearby magma flow, and watch the stars like they have never been seen before. The surrounding area also provides a very rare nature preserve. Please respect the land and pick up all trash. Location grid is (34.409259, -106.705133).
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Kabuki Cowboy’s Ranch
3 sites · Tents30 acres · Magdalena, NM
I grew up living in the Midwest, but I was always spending my summers with Dad’s family in the Southwest. My grandfather was a farmer in Española, and my grandmother was brilliant in the kitchen, with everything he grew.
In my adulthood, I found I had lost a lot of those memories. Aside from visiting a few close family members now and again, I began to feel detached from the impact this part of the world left on myself. That’s what prompted me to start looking for land in New Mexico. I found Magdalena and felt catapulted back into my childhood. I still feel like a kid when I’m at the ranch, and I can’t wait to see where things go with this rustic time capsule.Learn more about this land:Meander down the Forest Roads, flanking mule deer and jackrabbits, to this private hilltop 30 acre ranch outside historic Magdalena, complete with near 360 degree Mountain Views of the bear range, mt baldy, Drone mountain, and other peaks.
The county does a great job of maintaining the dirt roads coming in, and I regularly make the trip into town with a little 2wd crossover. That is, when I get a hankerin for some delicious food at Tumbleweeds. That usually gets me ready to check out the library and boxcar museum for some free WiFi, where I can make a game plan.
There’s so much to do in Magdalena, including antiquing, getting some space at the VLA, catching a local art exhibit, or exploring native plants, rocks, and jewelry. Get an early start and catch the farmers market where the local high school sells produce. There’s definitely something special in this lovely pocket of the Old West.
Magdalena was once known as the “End of the Line” for cows being herded the long cross country distances required by Cowboy’s of the time. More recently, historic highway 60 connected the country well before Route 66. In more recent years, the Very Large Array has put this part of the world’s night skies on an international pedestal for star gazing.
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Stars & Sunsets
1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Las Nutrias, NM
Stargazing, sunrises and sunsets from the privacy of your fenced one-acre campsite!
o Camp on the "llano" (grassy plain) with endless views towards 10,000 foot mountains. Easy access.
o Fenced campsite for you and your pet's comfort.
o Watch for wildlife around the campsite including burrowing owls, ground squirrels, bobcats, roadrunners, donkeys (burros) and the occasional wandering cow.
o Very quiet yet close to I-25 and Hwy 60 with excellent cell phone reception (Verizon, T-Mobile, possibly others).
o The property is located a few miles east of the Rio Grande river with its world-renowned birding (Bernardo, Sevilleta, Bosque del Apache) and wildlife viewing opportunities.
o Multiple attractions nearby including Albuquerque, National Monuments and Parks, State Parks, and so on.
o Shopping, restaurants and gas nearby in Veguita, Belen and Socorro.
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Desert Camping with Mountain Views
1 site · RV2 acres · Las Nutrias, NM
Learn more about this land:Our campsite provides amazing sunset & sunrise views of Whiteface Mountain to the east, Bosque Peak to the Northeast and the Sierra Ladrones Wilderness Study Area/Mountains out to the West.
Verizon cell phone tower is located near the intersection of Highway 60 and Monrovia Street and provides for full LTE service.
The site is located about half a mile off of Highway 60, but tucked far enough away where you will not hear any highway traffic. The closest nearby land occupants are about 2 miles away and more in other directions. Privacy will not be a concern! We are slowly in the works of adding a firepit area and some pet area fencing.
The perimeter is marked with green metal stakes with red tops.
What is Nearby?
Rio Grande River: 5.7 Miles (7 minutes)
Walking Sands Reat Area: 16.6 Miles (17 Minutes)
Belen: 24 miles (25 minutes)
Los Lunas: 37 Miles (37 minutes)
Albuquerque: 57 Miles (53 min)
Other Nearby Points of Interest:
Abo Canyon
Alexander Municipal Airport
Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
Manzano Mountains State Park
Rio Salado River
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument
Corner Points/GPS:
34.416828,-106.709514
34.416801,-106.709020
Elevation: 5,100 ft
About Socorro County:
Mostly rural, Socorro County sits in the central part of New Mexico and consists of a population of roughly 18,000. While home to very few people, the county does possess many great parks and natural wonders such as the awe inspiring Manazano Mountains and Abo Canyon. Small towns in this county include Escondida, Socorro and Magdalena, meaning a supply run to the nearest Wal-Mart is never too far away.
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Carmen's Desert Art Oasis
4 sites · RVs, Tents3 acres · Albuquerque, NM
Secluded 3-acre desert camping oasis in Veguita, New Mexico, 1 hour by car to Albuquerque. Huge desert valley with gully, mountain views and natural plant life. Off the beaten path but cell towers nearby. Huge clear night sky and mountain views; expect elk, cattle and wildlife - use caution. Tons to explore. Off road vehicles OK; recommend 4x4 for property access. There are (4) water totes on property; can arrange water for an additional fee. Bring a camp toilet and please leave no trace. Off of I25 and Hwy 60. Close to Manzano mountains, the artist village of Mountainair; and the historic Abo Ruins.
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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping options near Socorro, New Mexico! With over 700 campsites to choose from, all tailored to your hiking preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot to pitch your tent and hit the trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just starting out, Socorro has something for everyone. Check out the top-rated campsites like Sunny Mellow Eco Villa (179 reviews), Star Gazer Ranch (141 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande (128 reviews) to see what fellow campers have loved about these locations. And with popular amenities like campfires, potable water, and toilets, your camping experience will be comfortable and convenient. Plus, with prices starting as low as $9 per night and an average price of $27 per night, camping near Socorro won't break the bank. So lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the stunning terrain of Socorro, New Mexico!
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