A True Cold War Relic..Missile Silo

98%

95 reviews

· Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico · 12.5 acres

Hosted by Gary B.

6 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Learn more about this land: ALL camping stays include an extensive 1.5 to 2 hour Missile Site Tour, with an underground Silo portion. The Missile Base property with it's underground Launch Control Center and a Utility Tunnel that leads to the 186 ft deep Missile Silo, with much of it's original floors still intact. Learn what it took to operate one of these amazing sites. The major construction/refurbishment areas, have been renovated into an unbelievable underground home and office. Prepare for one of the most awesome tours included with the cost of your stay. This is the site of a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo which was deactivated by the United States Air Force in 1965, located in Southeastern New Mexico, close to Roswell, NM. Explore the property that once housed our Country's first InterContinental Ballistic Missile ICBM Site and pick out your own camp spot. Everyone is invited on the top of the Missile Silo Cap for great stargazing and campfires in the evening. Just 20 short minutes from downtown Roswell, New Mexico, USA with many local stores and restaurants. The Missile Site is very near many activities such as hiking, biking and 4 wheel drive trails to include nearby Bottomless Lake State Park and the World famous International UFO Museum in downtown Roswell.The Missile Base property with it's underground Launch Control Center and a Utility Tunnel that leads to the 186 ft deep Missile Silo, with much of it's original floors still intact. Learn what it took to operate one of these amazing sites. The major construction/refurbishment areas, have been renovated into an unbelievable underground home and office. Prepare for one of the most awesome tours included with the cost of your stay. This is the site of a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Silo which was deactivated by the United States Air Force in 1965, located in Southeastern New Mexico, close to Roswell, NM. Explore the property that once housed our Country's first InterContinental Ballistic Missile ICBM Site and pick out your own camp spot. Everyone is invited on the top of the Missile Silo Cap for great stargazing and campfires in the evening. Just 20 short minutes from downtown Roswell, New Mexico, USA with many local stores and restaurants. The Missile Site is very near many activities such as hiking, biking and 4 wheel drive trails to include nearby Bottomless Lake State Park and the World famous International UFO Museum in downtown Roswell.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 50 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

Pit toilet

Pets allowed

On leash

Potable water available

Spigot, tap, hose, pump or well, bottled water or jugs

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, communal

Picnic table present

No showers

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

Leave it better

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Reviews

98% Recommend105 ratings · 95 reviews

If you're looking for a campsite with a distinct historical twist, this missile silo destination is a must-visit. Campers rave about the fascinating tours led by knowledgeable guides like Raul and Gary, who bring Cold War history to life. The site's remote location offers stunning starry skies, though some mention the sounds and smells from nearby oil activity as minor drawbacks. While the camping amenities are basic, the unique experience of exploring an actual missile silo stands out as the highlight of the stay.

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Marianna Y.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

15 ft campervan

Good views, good tour of silo though it could have been a tad less detailed/berbose.

Erica P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

39 ft travel trailer · With kids

Had an excellent time! We really enjoyed the tour of the silo, as did our kids. It was a nice, quiet stay for the night. Highly recommended!

Kian Z.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Tent

Tent camping was great! The tour was phenomenal — definitely worth the time! It was so cool to step back into history like that. We very much enjoyed our stay!

Greg C.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

22 ft campervan · With pets

Fantastic tour! Definitely a highlight of our road trip.

Anne K.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

29 ft campervan · Group trip

Very cool spot. We love staying at unique places and this fit the bill. We got a beautiful sunset and a wicked interesting tour. Would recommend!

Ben T.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Benny RV

30 ft Class C · Group trip

Atzy was an amazing host and a very friendly individual. The silo tour was outstanding and I will recommend it to all my friends I will be back soon.

Location

Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nʉmʉnʉʉ Sookobitʉ (Comanche), Mescalero Apache, and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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