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The Portal at Witch Well

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· St. John's, Apache, Arizona · 3 acres
Hosted by Bill W.
RV/tent site
· 6 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Located just off the N7200, The Portal at Witch Well is an off-grid retreat space in the high desert of Arizona. With stunning sunrises and sunsets, beautiful country views, and dazzling starry night skies, it's the perfect camping location to get away from it all. Bring your telescopes, astrology lovers! With virtually no light pollution, you can see nearly every star and planet in the sky. Don't have one? No problem—you can see the milky way galaxy with your naked eyes. More of a history buff? We have a canyon just 2 miles from the property, with ancient petroglyph carvings from the Native Americans who used to live here. With ample opportunities for beautiful hikes, off-roading trails, and a weekly Farmer's Market every Saturday, The Portal at Witch Well is a wonderful way to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Enjoy nature, serene views, and some glorious peace and quiet.Pitch your tent in an open field among wild Junipers and Sage Brush, with access to a fire ring and a trash can. This property is a retreat space in the making. We'll eventually have yoga, sound healing, meditations, and more. We're also building a geodesic Zome house at the top of the property, which you're more than welcome to tour! We're walking distance to a canyon hike, with ancient petroglyphs and mortar & pestle bowls ground into the rocks. Natural wildlife viewing includes Pronghorn antelope, jackrabbits, coyotes, round-tailed ground squirrels, and many bird species including hummingbirds, bluebirds, ravens, and more. With virtually no light pollution, you can see the Milky Way galaxy with your naked eye. It's a stargazers paradise! Trust me when I say the sunrises and sunsets out here are unmatched. This is truly beautiful & serene countryside. Finally, we are just an hour's drive from the Petrified Forest National Park.
RV details
Travel trailers, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
The site is fairly level for vehicles and easy to access (again, as long as it hasn't rained!).
Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
You can easily pull through. We have a nice big driveway.
Pull-through site
You can easily pull through. We have a nice big driveway.
Accommodates slideouts
You can easily pull through. We have a nice big driveway.
Surface type: Grass or field
The site is naturally pretty level but hasn't been properly leveled yet.
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
The site is naturally pretty level but hasn't been properly leveled yet.
No Fifth wheels
The site is fairly level for vehicles and easy to access (again, as long as it hasn't rained!).
Generators allowed
We allow generators as long as they are relatively quiet and not ran past 10 PM.
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit. Please keep fires in the designated fire pit.
Pets allowed
On leash. Our neighbors all have dogs. Please don't let your dog off leash.
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Bins available
Trash bin
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
The road leading in is a 2 mile dirt road that 2WD can easily get through. However, if it rains, it's very easy to get stuck out here. It doesn't rain often, but please keep an eye on the weather!
During your trip
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Sydni R.
3 reviews
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· May 2024
Peaceful night in the desert
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Great place to crash for the night. Bill reached out and made sure we had everything we needed. His place was easy to find thanks to his instructions, and the dirt road leading to it was doable (slowly and carefully) in our Honda civic. Remote and peaceful—beautiful starry sky. The drive to petrified forest NP was only 55 minutes from here. Would stay here again.
Location
St. John's, Apache, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Shiwinna (Zuni) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Bill W.

Joined in January 2020
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