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The Portal at Witch Well

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· St. John's, Apache, Arizona
3 acres hosted by Bill W.
1 RV/tent site
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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.
Activities
Hiking
Off-roading (OHV)
Climbing
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Desert
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Sydni R.recommends
May 26, 2024
Juniper Junction
Peaceful night in the desert
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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