Set along open desert terrain outside Deming, SaddleHawk Ranch is a working ranch that takes in overnight campers alongside its resident horses, donkeys, mules, goats, zebus, and chickens. The property functions as an equine safe haven, so the animal activity here is genuine and ongoing, not incidental. Sites have electric and water hookups with 30-amp service available, and the owners have been noted to provide adapters for campers with 50-amp rigs.
Reviewers consistently mention dark skies at night, making the open terrain useful for stargazing once the sun drops. The ranch sits off a highway route, which makes it a practical overnight stop after a long drive. One note on arrival: the entrance can be easy to pass, and the road requires some care when turning a larger rig around. The owners have stepped in to help guests get situated, which several reviewers mention as a standout part of the experience.
"Peaceful desert setting," notes John in his review of an overnight trailer stay. Rates run $22 to $100 per night depending on site type, WiFi is available, and campfires are permitted with firewood on-site. Nearby alternatives include Rockhound State Park Campground to the west and Gap Road BLM Dispersed, Florida Mountains to the southwest. Reservations are available and worth making in advance, particularly if you need a specific hookup configuration.
Description
Located in the high desert (4300 altitude) of the Southwest. We are a gated guest ranch and have over 38 acres for you to use. We have multiple areas for you to RV boondock or tent camp depending on your choice of animals, star view, or mountain views.
We are a private, gated, working ranch with 35 +- Equines (Horses, Mules, Donkeys) and a horse and buggy driving school. We do not have riding lessons or horses for hire. However you can book a carriage ride for an additional fee.
We are home to charity nonprofit 501(c)3 called Equine Safe Haven in which we teach horsemanship, leadership and carriage driving to people, economically disadvantaged and other disadvantaged of all ages. In our driving school we use horses that were saved from going to slaughter. Donations to Equine Safe Haven are tax deductible. Come see all our Equines, pet and love on them.
We have water hydrants for your use located around the Ranch. We have a BBQ/Bar area with tables, gas BBQ and fire pit, we call "Shady's Shanty" for you to use. In Spring of 2023 we will open our new guest bathroom for use (toilet and sink). In some areas we have other fire pits, including one in the coyote gulch site.
We can accommodate any size RV up to and including tractor trailers. Most of the parking areas are dirt/gravel. We have two 30/50amp hook ups and one 30amp RV hookup spot.
Note: The gates are locked after 8pm, and unlocked at 7:30am. If you need accommodations outside that time, please make arrangements ahead of time. We like to be respectful of our other guests, so we ask that you arrive prior to dark, and leave after sunrise. We also work full time in addition to running the ranch, so we need to set limits on hours so we can also rest.
Note: We close the tent camping in summer as there are desert dwellers; fire ants, rattlesnakes and tarantulas as well as cactus. Please take precautions ground camping in certain areas of the ranch. Suggest closed toed shoes.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSaddleHawk Ranch is located in New Mexico near Deming
Directions
We are 8 min from the Akela exit off of interstate 10. ALL PAVED ROADS. We are approx 17 min from the Deming exit off of interstate 10 and run parallel with i10. There is a 24 hour grill with good food, and convenience snack store at Akela exit called Apache Homelands. We recommend that if you need to get food or supplies please go to Walmart or Peppers market in Deming, as well as other necessities and stores/restaurants.
Coordinates
32.215450000000004 N
107.50602000000003 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/31/26
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 42 min from Las Cruces, NM
- 1 hr 24 min from El Paso, TX
- 3 hrs 7 min from Sierra Vista, AZ
- 3 hrs 9 min from Tucson, AZ
