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White Sands Culinary Camp

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· Alamogordo, Otero, New Mexico
5 acres hosted by Chęf üdø H.
5 RV/tent sites
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Just three short miles from Oliver Lee State Park, our primitive camp doesn't yet have all of the amenities of the state park, but we offer amenities the park doesn't! Your Camp Host, Chef Üdø, is onsite most days and evenings, and has 30 years' experience in the catering and private chef biz, and as a camp host. He's happy to coordinate hot meals for you and your companions! No more need to go into town to get a pizza or some icky fast food! We will make you a homemade pizza, dry-aged steak, brined chicken, buffalo burger, or lasagna...all in-house. Vegan, vegetarian, kosher, low-sodium, and most other dietary restrictions are no problem! We'll bake you a birthday cake, brownies, pie, or even Crème brûlée! Contact Chef Üdø for more details and please check out our menu in the “Extras” section of our campsite listing. We can make just about anything in our sanitary kitchen facilities. We cook with a spirit of Love and inclusion in our kitchen, and it shows! ❤️ Chef Üdø maintains current local food handler's certification, as well as HAACP federal certification. Prices are friendly and competitive with local restaurants. Vacuum-sealed frozen meals, aka “sous vide” available for most recipes. (Please check “extras” section for more detail) We offer a 15amp electrical connection, access to clean running water, and access to our 4 acre back pasture. And if you prefer a more luxurious camping experience, we offer a BnB experience in our amazing rooftop tent!! This package includes exclusive use of the entire campsite, as well as a catered meal for two! We feature unparalleled views of the sunrise over the mountains, as well as convenient access to the park and Lincoln National Forest, White Sands National Monument, BLM off-road parklands, and nearby Alamogordo. Firewood available onsite for friendly prices (provided there isn't a current burn ban). **Be among the first to experience the most luxurious tent camping in our SmittyBilt Overlander Gen. 2 XL rooftop tent! Crisp, freshly sanitized linens, soft fleece or cotton blankets available. (Please note rental is *only* for the rooftop tent. Jeep rental is not available). For warmer months, we provide Air Conditioning for the rooftop tent at no extra cost! Additional onsite and backcountry packages are available, including fully-catered backcountry excursions in the Lincoln National Forest, wildlife spotting tours, photo tours, and even backcountry drive-in movies are available! Campfire setup, breakfast and omelette bar also available. ***Please note we do not yet have a handwashing sink but provide a spigot or water hose.Our mountain view campsite is located inside a converted antique steel corral. It is situated at the back of our land and is accessible by a separate entrance. Privacy screen is provided on the back side of the campsite, leaving an unobstructed view east towards the beautiful mountains of the Lincoln National Forest. The sunrise over the mountains is spectacular most mornings (see pics) and the stargazing at night is amazing! Your host, Chef Üdø, is happy to have dinner or lunch waiting for you when you arrive! Please contact the Chef for menu options. We are happy to accommodate tent campers, pop-ups, vans, small RVs, and rooftop tent campers in this site. **We also offer a rooftop tent for rent by the night. Linens provided**. Ground is level. There is a composting toilet onsite. We don’t have a handwashing sink yet, but it’s coming soon. This campsite is set on 5 acres. While you can see our neighbors houses off in the distance, we only rent two campsites on our land at a time, so you will have privacy from other campers. ***We are especially happy to welcome Veterans, motorcycles, and tree-hugging Hippies :D. Love for all included!
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Marilyn M.recommends
January 8, 2025
Mountain View Campsite
There are not enough positive adjectives to describe how fabulous Chef's food is. Such a treat to find at a hipcamp site. You are crazy to not order food when staying here. Great friendly host with a beautiful open desert place that he is willing to share with others. The location is good for local surrounding points of interest like White Sands and the pistachio farms. Will stay again if in the area to explore more and feast on whatever Chef is cooking up.
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Ashley B.recommends
January 2, 2025
Mountain View Campsite
Come for the view Stay for the Food
Absolutely phenomenal stay! Cannot recommend Chef Udo enough. The views are spectacular but host Chef Udo goes above and beyond. From the moment of my booking he was communicative about dietary options, sites to see, hikes and more. Upon arrival I had the best convo with him followed by the best meal of my entire trip! Add on all the add ons. Do it! I’m currently trying to put together a group of friends to visit again just for the food.
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Chad R.recommends
January 1, 2025
Mountain View Campsite
Chef Udo’s land is absolutely stunning. It was the perfect peaceful spot for a quick overnight stay in our camper van. But, what truly sets this place apart is the incredible experience Chef Udo provides. If you’re staying here, do yourself a favor and order food from him. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience. We had a bit of a chaotic day due to a pet medical emergency, which meant arriving at camp much later than expected. Chef Udo went above and beyond to accommodate us, seamlessly adjusting our planned dinner into a brunch the next morning. And wow, what a brunch it was. The tomahawk ribeye—smoked for six hours and finished with a perfect flame sear—was beyond anything we’ve ever tasted. And the enchiladas? Chef’s kiss. That meal turned our trip around, helping us leave the stress of the previous day behind. Chef Udo’s kindness and culinary talent are unmatched, and we’re so grateful to have found this gem of a place. If you’re passing through, don’t miss the chance to experience it for yourself!
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Alexandra P.recommends
November 8, 2024
Mountain View Campsite
Warm Hospitality, Delectable Dining
Chef Üdø’s campsite & dinner offering was a wonderful, unexpected surprise on a recent long distance road trip. The location was prime for a trip to White Sands National Park but the real highlight was Chef Üdø himself & the incredible meal he served us - triple seared & whiskey soaked sirloin burgers with fresh steamed vegetables (as requested) finished with a decadent, homemade vegan chocolate ganache cake. In the morning Chef prepared dairy-free coconut pancakes & scrumptious, blackberry maple syrup served alongside delicious Colombian coffee. Chef Üdø’s care & warm hospitality is truly special & rare. We are very blessed to have stumbled across him on Hipcamp & would love to pay him another visit in the future for one of his tours of White Sands! Thanks again Chef!
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Heather E.recommends
October 30, 2024
Mountain View Campsite
A Unique Experience
If you would like a delicious, informal meal prepared by a charasmatic chef served to you under the stars...then this is the place for you. How wonderful to have food prepared and delivered to your campsite after a long day on the road. Chef -Udo is very kind and generous host...and entertaining as well! The view of the mountains is spectaclar. One of our most memorable nights on our trip to New Mexico. Thank you Chef!
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Luis V.recommends
October 18, 2024
Mountain View Campsite
Chęf-Üdø was a great Host! Highly recommend the pizza and cookies. Very attentive and responsive. 10/10
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Alamogordo, Otero, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mescalero Apache and Ndé Kónitsąąíí Gokíyaa (Lipan Apache) 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 Chęf üdø H.

Joined in February 2024
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