A short dirt road off I-40 leads to LunaGaia Nomadic Village, a privately owned property near Petrified Forest National Wilderness Area — Petrified Forest National Park that sits somewhere between a developing campground and an open-range stay. Host Janet is actively building out the property, so infrastructure is minimal but functional: a 30-amp electric hookup on at least one level site, a communal space with kitchen and bathroom, toilets, showers, and firewood. Verizon signal has been confirmed by multiple campers, and WiFi is listed as available. Pets are welcome and have room to roam.
The terrain mixes open ground with juniper-dotted areas where campers can spread out and choose their own spot. Groups of four vehicles, including a large fifth wheel, have navigated in without issue in dry conditions. Campers who arrive during the day and choose their own site among the junipers report a noticeably low-noise experience. "Once we were led in, had a nice, peaceful, quiet stay," notes Ed P., who also flagged that arriving at night makes navigation harder without signage on site.
The access road is the most consistent concern across reviews. Rough in dry weather, it draws repeated warnings against attempting in rain. High-clearance vehicles are not required by most accounts, but the road is not suitable for large rigs much over 30 feet. One reviewer noted an old wrecked car near the entrance and a general lack of signage, which can make arrival disorienting when the host is not present. Reservations are available and reaching Janet in advance appears to make check-in considerably smoother.
At $10 to $20 per night, LunaGaia fills a real gap. Options for campgrounds around Chambers are limited along this stretch of I-40, and nearby alternatives like Boondocks Arizona Ranch and BEKI'S Kick Azz Campgrounds are farther southeast. The campground works best for tent campers, van dwellers, and RVers with rigs under 30 feet who can handle an unpaved approach and don't expect a polished setup.
Description
Temporarily Closed Through September of 2026
We are a PMA (Private Membership Association) We require visitors to review and agree to our Private Membership Agreement. (Agreement can be autographed when you arrive) Visit the website www.lunagaia.club or email us at lunagaiavillage@ gmail.com to request those documents BEFORE you book your stay! There is also a zoom meeting every Monday at 4PM if you would like more information! So Much Gratitude for your cooperation.
120 Acres easy access to I-40. (One mile of county maintained primitive road to property, dirt roads on property) Several boondocking/tent areas to choose from whether you enjoy wide open space or nestled near beautiful Juniper trees. Limited electric sites, we do not offer trash removal, dump station or water filling facility. Pack it in/Pack it out please. Community house open 24 hours for bathroom, showers, cooking. (donations accepted).
Recommend arriving before dark, black skies here unless you arrive under a full moon! Please follow map that we will provide upon booking. GPS wants to lead you down a "damaged road". This road is marked in RED on the map and now has a sign saying "DAMAGED ROAD", in large red letters, to deter campers from entering. Please drive all the way up the county road before turning left.
We are in the challenging process of cleaning/rehabbing the property with the intentions of stewarding a working Eco-village with the focus on helping travelers/nomads. Please join our Facebook group LunaGaia Nomadic Village and/or Nomads Helping Nomads Network (website in progress).
Feel free to join us for morning coffee and conversation as we really enjoy meeting the folks who stay with us.
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Map & DirectionsLunaGaia Nomadic Village is located in Arizona near Chambers
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/18/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 9/11/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 9/11/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/18/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 44 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 2 hrs 34 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 37 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 2 hrs 56 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
























