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Dusty Rabbit Van Life

99%
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· Roswell, Chaves, New Mexico
2000 acres hosted by Nathan S.
1 RV/tent site
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in New Mexico: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Learn more about this land: Dusty Rabbit Van Life @ Schrimsher Ranch is an alternative camping & Star Gazing location just outside of town, yet close to the open road. A great place to relax under the stars, have a camp fire, and kick back next to your travel rig after a long day. You are welcome to explore the 600+ acres of rolling hills and high desert of our ranch. If you cross a fence you've gone too far, so that makes it easy for you to know where you're at. You might just want to crash for the night in a safe location out on the rangeland or stay a day or two to enjoy the land to walk, mountain bike antelope trails, and maybe even Sniffers the pronghorn antelope will find ya before you head out. This is a primitive site, so leave no trace practice is appreciated and pack in/out is how we do it here. If you come in the summer prepare the morning coffee early and enjoy the desert sun's rays hit the Capitan, but by 9am it will be hot, so be ready! Best star gazing and satellite watching in the world! I have several sites to choose from. But remember to keep an eye on the wind and weather as it can get crazy out here sometimes…..!!! I try to keep the sites stocked with firewood, but fill free to bring your own. Lonely Bull Camp 1 is my most popular site. It is very private and is easily accessible by most vehicles and campers. Ask about Lonely Bull Camp 4x4 if you have a capable vehicle. Amazing stars!! Old Highway Camp is a great alternative if you want something closer to the highway and have a safe private place to pull over, camp, kickback, make a fire and get back to your life on the on the road in the morning. It is closer to the highway, but is quite at night and has great star gazing. Enjoy being greeted by The Mountain in the morning. Let me know where you would like to stay and I will do my best to accommodate you! Safe travels!My most easily accessed site and close to the open highway, yet quiet enough to take a break and enjoy the sunset before you head back out. I try to keep the site stocked with firewood, but I encourage campers to bring their own if they can. Easily accessed by any vehicle and rigs with hitch pulled trailers.
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205 ratings · 107 reviews
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Flower L.recommends
October 11, 2024
Old Highway Camp
The Stars at Night 😍
Never saw the Milky Way so clearly ❤️ very remote, could see the cars on the highway but definitely could not hear them. Beautiful night.
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Nicole S.
September 3, 2024
Old Highway Camp
The landscape is absolutely beautiful. Just a bit close to the highway, therefore a bit noisy, and quite a few black widows under the picnic table.
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Gregory T.recommends
August 22, 2024
Old Highway Camp
Awesome spot not far off the road, but super quiet and private.
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Kim C.recommends
August 11, 2024
Old Highway Camp
It was exactly as described. The night skies were amazing!!!
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Zach B.recommends
July 13, 2024
Old Highway Camp
This was the most breathtaking place I’ve ever been! Spent the day in Roswell, and then drove just outside the city to this place. Isolated, stunning view especially for sunrise/sunset, and the stars are other worldly. Can’t recommend it enough.
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Kenia S.recommends
July 11, 2024
Lonely Bull Camp
Camping, great location
Lots of rooms in the camping area; great directions from host.
Location
Roswell, Chaves, 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 Nathan S.

Joined in March 2021
Response rate: 80%Response time: Within 5 hours
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