Vintage Camper Near the Canyon

Valle, Coconino, Arizona · 2 acres

Hosted by Adrienne Y.

Vintage trailer

· 2 guests max · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Near Grand Canyon National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the South Entrance Station.

**Now Accepting Bookings for 2024** Experience camping in our meticulously restored 16-foot 1960 Aristocrat Land Commander camper, available for stationary camping on our scenic property. Please note that photos of "The Desert Rose," currently undergoing a makeover, will be uploaded in February. Our campsite is equipped with a camper, a horseshoe pit, a barbecue grill, a fire pit, and a small deck. Located just 30 minutes from the Grand Canyon South Rim entrance, our property offers privacy and tranquility with breathtaking views, captivating night skies, and unforgettable sunsets. Being an entirely off-grid property with on-site hosts, we rely on solar power for electricity, haul our own water, and use composting toilets. Despite the rustic setting, our camper provides essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Feel free to check the site information for more details. The high desert offers cool nights, spectacular skies, vibrant spring wildflowers, occasional high winds, and limited shade in the summer. Fortunately, you're just a short drive from the world's largest ponderosa pine forest, providing ample shade. Situated in a rural setting, the camper and our home are 5 miles from Valle, AZ, 30 minutes from the Grand Canyon South Rim, 45 minutes from Williams, and 1 hour from Flagstaff. Our unique location minimizes light pollution, offering unparalleled views of meteor showers and the Milky Way. During the rainy season and snow, you must have a four-wheel drive to get down the dirt roads to our land. We're 45 minutes from the nearest grocery store in Williams. This distance from town is why our night skies are so incredible; there's very little light pollution out here and few buildings to block views! Reservations are required as we have only one camper and campsite available. The following is a list of close by places to visit while you're here: All distances were collected from Google Maps on 1/6/24 The nearest shopping and groceries are in Flagstaff (46 miles away) and Williams (41 miles away). Flagstaff has plenty of shopping and amenities, including 2 Walmarts and a shopping mall. Williams has shopped with fewer options than Flagstaff. There is a grocery store with a pharmacy in Williams and driving to Williams has a quicker drive time than Flagstaff. There is a Chevron convenience store with gas, fuel, bulk water, and snacks 5 miles away. Below is a list of Outdoor (and a few indoor) activities within an hour's drive: Grand Canyon National Park: Distance to the South rim entrance is 30 miles https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Red Mountain trail: Distance to trail Head is 13 miles https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Mountain_Trail_No._159_(28775990906).jpg https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coconino/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=55160&actid=50 Red Butte: Distance to the trailhead is 15 miles (also a beautiful drive up the Butte if hiking isn't your thing). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Butte https://themtsarecalling.com/redbutte/ Bill Williams lookout: Distance: 47 miles to the base of the mountain. (Great view! Awesome to drive, hike, or bike on the mountain) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Williams_Mountain https://www.arizonahighways.com/bill-williams-trail-0 *Sycamore Falls: Distance to the trailhead is 46 miles *(The Sycamore Falls are seasonal, so it's best to visit them during the spring snow melt run-off or after a rain storm). https://justsimplywander.com/sycamore-falls/ https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/sycamore-falls--2Desert Rose, aka "Rosie", is a restored 1960 Aristocrat Land Commander with amazing sunset views only 30 minutes from the Grand Canyon! She's very small at 16', so prepare to get to know your traveling companion very well, if you have one! This style of vintage camper is lovingly known as a "canned ham" camper. "Rosie" has running water in the kitchen sink, a stove, a real ice box (no refrigerator), an oven, a dinette area, a little closet, and one full size bed with a brand new mattress. Our Desert Rose can accommodate a maximum of two people, as there is only one full sized bed. We are huge animal lovers, however pets aren't allowed at this time. We have our own pets here, including a rooster named Fabio who starts singing at dawn! Most "canned ham" vintage campers like this were built without bathrooms. This is camping, right? No worries… we've built a small out house with a gravity fed camping shower with cold water, and a composting toilet. This is for your private use. There's also an RV park 5 miles away that has showers and laundry facilities you can use for a fee. There are lights, a portable heater, stove, oven, bed, dinette, closet, and sink inside the camper. You'll have enough solar electricity to keep your devices charged. Please bring plenty of drinking water. We will provide one small pack of bottled drinking water for you upon arrival. While you will have running water in the kitchen sink, I don't recommend drinking it. Dishes, cookware, a french press for coffee, and fresh bed linens are provided for you. Bring anything you'd normally take on a camping trip (i.e. flashlights, bath towels, food, drinks, toiletries, etc…). This is a windy area and even in summer, the nights can be chilly. Please bring warm clothing or a jacket. **Located in an Arizona high desert, so PLEASE familiarize yourself with what kinds of wild critters can live in this area! This helps ensure your safety during your visit. We require a signed waiver upon arrival, releasing us from liability if you injure yourself while visiting. We're looking forward to sharing our little piece of Arizona with you!

What to expect

Vintage trailer

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

2 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private. Camp fires are prohibited when burn bans are in effect and on windy dry days.

Toilet available

Composting toilet

No pets

Showers available

Cold water only

Bins available

Trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Bbq, private, oven, cookware, cooking utensils, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No potable water

Bring your own water, purify from spigot, purify from hose, purify from tap. Drinking water is not available at the site. There is running water inside, but I don't recommend drinking it.

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

Most of the year, 2WD is sufficient. During our rainy season and when snow is melting, 4WD is necessary.

During your trip

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Location

Valle, Coconino, Arizona, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Hopitutskwa, Pueblos, Havasu Baaja (Havasupai), and Hualapai First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking