Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access
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Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Free WiFi
- Mountain view
Explore the area
Animas, NM
- Chiricahua Desert Museum16 min drive
- Chiricahua Gallery20 min drive
- Geronimo Surrender Monument34 min drive
Room options
About the area
Animas
When you stay at this campground in Animas, you'll be in the mountains and 12 minutes by car from Chiricahua Desert Museum. .This campground is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Chiricahua Gallery and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Myrtle Kraft Library.
What's nearby
- Chiricahua Desert Museum - 16 min drive - 16.3 km
- Chiricahua Gallery - 20 min drive - 21.6 km
- Myrtle Kraft Library - 31 min drive - 31.8 km
- Geronimo Surrender Monument - 34 min drive - 43.6 km
Restaurants
- Sky Island Grill & Grocery - 13 min drive
About this property
Private RV Site with Personal Observatory Access
Come and camp under the stars at our property, where you can use our observatory to marvel at the night skies. Bring your telescope and set it up in the observatory, conveniently located just steps away from our spacious RV site, which can accommodate campers of all sizes and comes equipped with both 30 and 50 AMP plug-ins, water and RV dump station.
Please be aware that campers must be self-contained, as there are no bathrooms, laundry facilities, or picnic tables available. Additionally, we do not permit fires due to the dry conditions in southwestern New Mexico.
If you're interested in staying with us, we have 1 full hook-up site currently available.
2 Night Minimum Stay
Sleeps 2
Nightly $32 + tax
Weekly $160 + tax
Amenities:
√ 30 / 50 AMP plug-ins
√ Well water
√ Septic tank sewer
√ Wireless WiFI
√ Satellite friendly
√ Use of Observatory
Hoses Needed:
√ A 75 foot water hose recommended.
√ A 30 foot sewer hose recommended.
🔭 Observatory for Guest Use:
Attention astronomers! If you're looking for a prime location to set up your telescope and mount, look no further than our observatory located just a few steps away from the RV site.
Our observatory is spacious enough to accommodate two telescopes, making it ideal for visual observation or astrophotography. Furthermore, the low light pollution in the area ensures that you'll have a crystal-clear view of the night sky.
Valley Vista Getaway boasts some of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in the country, making it the perfect destination for stargazing enthusiasts.
Our observatory is equipped with:
√ 10' x 12' roll-off roof
√ Sturdy concrete floor
√ Electricity
√ WiFi
√ Monitor to plug into
√ Wind guards to increase the height of the walls
if necessary
√ Corner shelf to hold your computer or eyepieces
Please be aware that campers must be self-contained, as there are no bathrooms, laundry facilities, or picnic tables available. Additionally, we do not permit fires due to the dry conditions in southwestern New Mexico.
If you're interested in staying with us, we have 1 full hook-up site currently available.
2 Night Minimum Stay
Sleeps 2
Nightly $32 + tax
Weekly $160 + tax
Amenities:
√ 30 / 50 AMP plug-ins
√ Well water
√ Septic tank sewer
√ Wireless WiFI
√ Satellite friendly
√ Use of Observatory
Hoses Needed:
√ A 75 foot water hose recommended.
√ A 30 foot sewer hose recommended.
🔭 Observatory for Guest Use:
Attention astronomers! If you're looking for a prime location to set up your telescope and mount, look no further than our observatory located just a few steps away from the RV site.
Our observatory is spacious enough to accommodate two telescopes, making it ideal for visual observation or astrophotography. Furthermore, the low light pollution in the area ensures that you'll have a crystal-clear view of the night sky.
Valley Vista Getaway boasts some of the darkest Bortle 1 skies in the country, making it the perfect destination for stargazing enthusiasts.
Our observatory is equipped with:
√ 10' x 12' roll-off roof
√ Sturdy concrete floor
√ Electricity
√ WiFi
√ Monitor to plug into
√ Wind guards to increase the height of the walls
if necessary
√ Corner shelf to hold your computer or eyepieces
Make yourself comfortable in your accommodation, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This campground features books, designated smoking areas, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and a car charging station.
Property manager
Cathy Adler
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Outdoor furniture
- Porch/lanai
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
- Note from host: Smoking is not allowed in the observatory.
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In the mountains
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Electric car charging station
- Property does not allow children
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets not allowed in the observatory.
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
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