Dancing Trees High Desert Hideaway

99%

39 reviews

· Eldorado At Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico · 14 acres

Hosted by Tricia B.

RV/tent site

· 4 guests max

Tricia is a Star Host

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Star gazers and solitude seekers rejoice. Your peaceful hideaway with rolling hills, blooming cactus, mountain views, and all the tranquility the high desert is known for awaits. Located just 4 miles off the Turquoise Trail, enjoy 14 acres of private camping and hiking. Convenient and easy driving to both Santa Fe and Madrid, and only 45 minutes to Albuquerque. Wifi near house. You can chill on the casita patio if you need to check email. Otherwise, be prepared to enjoy being off grid for a minute. (Pretty good cell signal throughout property except at bottom of hill and Arroyo.)This is not a camping site but you are welcome to park here. If you don't mind boondocking you can also choose to park in the field across the drive or up on the field. Right now, we have power issues at this site and are lowering the price as a result. If you have a converter, we can offer power from the house itself; extension cord is recommended. No direct water supply avail but happy to provide water for tanks if necessary. (Well water.) The stars at night are worth the short drive off the Turquoise Trail to the property. There is a security camera pointed at the driveway installed on the small casita. It does not point at this site.

RV details

Trailer tents, Campervan, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Tents only at site 1. Primitive and private. There is a picnic table and fire ring as well as mountain views. Unload at site, making sure you are not blocking road to site 2. Tents and small campers welcome at site 2. This site also has wheelchair access. Boondocking only, no electric here. Let us know if you need to charge anything; we have small portable generators for temporary use. Site 3 has access to electric, 30 amp. If you wish to use slideouts please bring extension cord as you will need to park across the drive instead of next to the electric box. Please choose a site that fits your needs. Site 3 is a simple parking spot. Probably not ideal for multiple nights but great for passers thru who really want to exp the high desert, stars and all.

Vehicles under 7 meters allowed

Small RV with only one slide out can park near electric. Larger vehicles or ones with multiple slides will either need to boondock in field or bring extension cord/converter.

Back-in unit

Small RV with only one slide out can park near electric. Larger vehicles or ones with multiple slides will either need to boondock in field or bring extension cord/converter.

Accommodates slideouts

Small RV with only one slide out can park near electric. Larger vehicles or ones with multiple slides will either need to boondock in field or bring extension cord/converter.

Surface type: Loose gravel

Really depends on where you park as to how much you'll need to level.

Surface levelness: Requires levelling

Really depends on where you park as to how much you'll need to level.

No Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Motorhome, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)

Generators allowed

Quiet hours 9pm - 7am - generators off. If you can live without, please do.

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Although we can provide water for your tank or drinking water if needed. Please let us know in advance if possible.

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Remove all traces of human and animal waste as they attract unwanted wildlife. If you are going to bury it, please do so away from the campsites and Arroyo. NO DUMPING ON SITE - Not from an RV, bucket, portable toilet or otherwise. Recommendations for burial: A small garden trowel is the perfect tool for digging a cat hole. Dig the hole 4-6 inches deep (about the length of the trowel blade) and 4-6 inches in diameter. In a hot desert, human waste does not biodegrade easily because there is little organic soil to help break it down. In the desert, the cat hole should be only 4-6 inches deep. This will allow the heat and sun to hasten the decay process. When finished, the cat hole should be filled with the original dirt and disguised with native materials. Avoid areas where water visibly flows, such as sandy washes, even if they are dry at the moment. Select a site that will maximize exposure to the sun in order to aid decomposition. Because the sun’s heat will penetrate desert soils several inches, it can eventually kill pathogens if the feces are buried properly. South-facing slopes and ridge tops will have more exposure to sun and heat than other areas.

Pets allowed

On leash. Long leashes fine - cactus, snakes, lizards, coyotes are common. Don't let your dog roam free here, for safety reasons, please. An injured pet is a sad panda.

No campfires

Wood for sale if needed.

Drinking water available

Spigot, pump or well. We are on a well. There are two accessible spigots. No water hookups available at the sites. 1 RV parking spot has 30 amp electricity.

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. Cans for waste and recycle upon entrance. Please do not leave any trash or food waste at the sites.

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Not at the site. You can connect near the house if needed.

No showers

Outdoor shower arrangements can be made with host. Please notify day before.

Cooking equipment absent

Some food items and beverages available for a fee and with notice.

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

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

Short dirt road to this site is fine for 2WD may be muddy if it has rained. Stay parked on road, not on soft sand at campsite. Do not move the barrier. We cannot pull you out if you get stuck. Also plenty of parking for extra vehicle at main camp entry.

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

2 Person Tentrental

$20.00

REI 2-person tent with rain fly. (Small)

Camping Stove rental

$10.00

2-burner stove with propane.

Reviews

99% Recommend77 ratings · 39 reviews

Jeffrey H.

5 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Beautiful place

7 m pop-up camper · With pets

This is a beautiful location with several places to camp. Nice views. Very peaceful. Tricia is really helpful and great with communications. Easy drive into Santa Fe. We really enjoyed our stay. We had to stay an extra night due to a big snow storm that hit I-40.

Alexandra S.

13 reviews

Recommends

· January 2025

7 m campervan · With pets

Perfect place for me to stay alone with my pup in a converted RV mini bus. I felt safe and comfortable!

Chad S.

22 reviews

Recommends

· October 2023

Tent

Beautiful high desert, quiet, well kept. Great for camping when on the road!

Rachel D.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

Beautiful sunrise

7 m Class B

Very nice little spot, our Rv was on the larger side and still fit. Madrid is a wonderful little town and worth spending a day in. Was only there overnight but the property had a beautiful set up that would be great for a longer stay.

Jackson R.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2023

Tent

Wonderful open campsite with easy access! Beautiful spot.

Dana S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2023

We stayed in a site that was further onto the property than "The Spot". It was nice. If both sites had been taken, it would not have been very private, but we stayed during the week and things were pretty quiet. You could hear the road noise, but it wasn't super busy. We didn't have a fire because of dry conditions, but we were fine with that. We enjoyed our stay and the stars were pretty at the site. Tricia came up to greet us and was very hospitable. I would definitely stay again.

Location

Eldorado At Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Pueblos and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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