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Rockhound Basecamp

100%

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6 reviews

· Ventura, Luna, New Mexico · 1 acre

Hosted by Kevin C.

RV/tent site

· 6 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Enjoy this private dry camping site located 2 miles from Rockhound State Park with native creosote bush and yucca scattered throughout the landscape and towering views of the Florida Mountains and Dragon Ridge 1 mile away where you can spot occasional antelope and desert bighorn sheep roaming the peaks.This is ½ an acre all to yourself for tent and RV camping directly off paved Spring Canyon Rd (NM-198) and 1 mile from the Spring Canyon Recreation Area, where there are public restrooms, covered picnic gazebos and trailheads. There are plenty of hiking, mountain biking and rock hounding opportunities in the immediate area! You will be given GPS coordinates, tripometer distance and directions from Spring Canyon Rd. Campfires are allowed but banned during certain times of the year. You can check if there are any fire restrictions at Rockhound State Park at the time of your visit. There are no toilets or water so campers will need to use the bathrooms at nearby Spring Canyon Recreation Area during permissible hours or bring their own. Pack in pack out policy. Since this is a fairly new camp site, guests are allowed to remove small vegetation to make room for their vehicles and camping area but leave any yucca trees and larger bushes intact. Things to do and amenities nearby: -Agates and quartz crystal are in abundance for your discovery at Rockhound State Park with trails, 2 miles away. -Pancho Villa State Park is 20 miles away -Basin Range Geolapidary Museum 3.4 miles away. -3 wineries 9 miles away in Deming: Hatch Chile Winery, New Mexico Vineyards, Luna Rossa Winery. -Trailheads, hiking and animal sighting 1 mile away at the Spring Canyon Recreation Area. -Bring your binoculars for bird watching November through May and see Scaled Quail, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Cactus Wren, Brewer’s Sparrow, Say’s Phoebe, and Curve-billed Thrashers.

RV details

Caravans, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 7 meters allowed

Pull-in unit

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires levelling

No Fifth wheels and Motorhome

Generators allowed

4 stroke engine, "quiet" generators are allowed

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

Pets allowed

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

No drinking water

No showers

Pack it out

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: Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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

Reviews

100% Recommend7 ratings · 6 reviews

Rachel E.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Loved our night here

6 m campervan · With pets

We loved visiting here! It was quiet and secluded. Good views and close to the places we wanted to visit while in the area. I would definitely recommend!

Jason F.

2 reviews

Recommends

· February 2025

Gem of a campsite at Rockhound

4 m travel trailer

Nice views and interesting rocks and vegetation on site. We never would have found this if Rockhound park wasn't full, but glad we did. There was a lot of wind so we couldn't fully set up, and had to use the truck as a windbreak. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZEZgHN3EGgjstKdd9

Kaylee S.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

Private with great views

4 m pop-up camper

We had a great stay! Lots of open space that was great for our dog to run around. We had really good service with X-Finity mobile. We appreciated the peace and quiet and beautiful views.

Brad K.

5 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

One night overnight

Tent

Open lot, easy to find, very quiet and chill spot.

Russell B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

5 m car

Beautiful Rustic camping spot. Loved the views. I would definitely recommend this location.

Deana O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· February 2024

A little slice of heaven under the

6 m pop-up camper

We had a great stay at Rockhound Basecamp. The weather was perfect, we found a nice level area to park. This location was very close to Rockhound State Park where we wanted to go but couldn't find a campsite there. Kevin was very helpful with directions since there aren't any signs. Look for the two karins at the wash and the camping area is right after it. The road is in the middle of the Hipcamp site. We chose to go to the right. The view of the Cedar Mountains and Spring Canyon around us was amazing especially at sunset. And don't forget to look down you might find an amazing rock or two. A low clearance vehicle or long trailer might bottom out at the wash before getting onto the site so check it out before crossing. The site has not been developed. You find your own path among the landscape. Fantastic place for star gazing too.

Location

Ventura, Luna, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Chiricahua Apache, Pescado, and Tampachoa (Mansos) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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