Safford

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Bakers Akers



Bakers Akers
is located in what used to be Nebblett

New Mexico but is now Virden New Mexico. The one room Nebblett school house was located on this property.

Virden was settled by the Mormons when they were ran out of old Mexico by Poncho Villa.

Kit Carson took this route guiding General Kearney and the Army of the west to California during the Mexican American war.

It is now being discussed that Coronado may have come through this area also.

The farm was used for breeding and training race horses. It is now a cow/calf operation.

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Camp on the Gila River amongst the century old Cottonwoods and Mulberry trees, with Bermuda grass carpeting. Plenty of shade to pitch a tent or park under.

Wildlife abounds with deer, beaver, turkeys, javelina, and a large variety of birds.

Located on a eighty acre cattle ranch. Quiet with great views of stars at night and majestic mountains in the day. 

The camp grounds are located beyond the cattle pastures and next to the Gila River.

Fire pits available and plenty of wood to gather for burning.

Eleven miles from the historic town of a Duncan Arizona, filled with little markets, craft store, antique shop, rock shop, and home town restaurants, if any needs arise or an itch needs scratching.

With prior notice and extra fees a New Mexican dutch-oven dinner and hayride can be included.

The Boys Jumping into one of the seasonal swimming holes on the Gila River

Steeple rock from the farm. hike this beauty if you dare.

view of Steeple rock to the north east from site one.

view of Steeple Rock & mount Royal from head quarters.

Original Back 40

Breath taking sky, sunrise and sunsets views. 

Mountain vistas in every direction

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Beautiful high desert with unlimited sunrise, sunset and stars.  Near Willcox, Arizona's wine country with wine festivals, tasting rooms.  Stay for the rodeo, or the short drive to visit the Chiricahua and Pinleno Mountains. Enjoy sharing our land with us.

Currently our Bathroom is not functioning, so only appropriate if you have on board facilities.

Paul S.’s Land

The hill to the west is Malpais Hill and was once a camp spot for Kit Carson, and later a farm for the famous Apache Chief Eskiminzin

The Olde Country

30 Acres in the middle of Arizona's growing wine country. Have scenic mountain views and be biking distance to 6 wineries!

The views are fantastic and it is a great opportunity to separate yourself from the teethers of the outside world. Tuscon is only an hour away so if you're looking for a great weekend getaway from the big city life this is your spot!

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