You can easily book your campsite online through our Hipcamp reservation page. Simply select your dates, choose your preferred site, and secure your spot in minutes! We do this to prevent double bookings and fake accounts.

We currently offer 8 exclusive, private, primitive, campsites suitable for both tents and RVs. Each site includes amenities like fire pits, grills, hammocks, and stunning views. We are also expanding with a 10- 30 amp RV park coming in 2025, shooting for July!  

Yes! We’re a pet-friendly campground. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash when outside of your campsite, or near other campers, and under control at all times. Please clean up after your pets to help us keep E<< clean and enjoyable for all guests.

Guests can enjoy the following amenities:
✔️ Fire pits and grills at each site
✔️ Hammocks for relaxation
✔️ Potable water stations
✔️ Portable toilets
✔️ Firewood for sale for  campfires
✔️ Stunning mountain and forest views

Shovels, grilling utensils, trash can, table, benches, wind chimes, bird feeders, fire extinguisher, hand washing station, playing cards, sponge, soap, first aid kit, grill brush, and solar lighting.

ECC offers a range of outdoor activities, including:
🌲 Hiking in the surrounding Carson National Forest
🎣 Fishing in spring-fed ponds stocked with trout
🦌 Wildlife viewing with elk, deer, and eagles nearby
🔥 Campfire gatherings under the stars
🚵‍♂️ Nearby mountain biking trails and outdoor adventures in Angel Fire

Yes, we welcome RVs of various sizes! Currently, our sites are primitive without hookups, but we’re expanding with a 10-site RV park (with amenities). Stay tuned!

Unfortunately, no.  We are Open from May 1st, until at least Oct 31st.  Sometimes we are able to stay open through November, if there is no snow, Sometimes, we get hammered mid October, and we have to cancel due to weather.  We are at the mercy of mother nature.

Absolutely! Campfires are a big part of the camping experience, we understand completely.  We do also have firewood bundles of 12 pieces, for $10 available for purchase on site. However, we do comply with local fire restrictions, if a Fire Ban does occur, we will provide propane firepits at every site, you will need your own 20 pound propane tank, and we will notify of the ban prior to your stay.

Privacy is one of our top priorities. Each of our sites is spaced out to ensure a peaceful, secluded experience, allowing you to truly disconnect and enjoy nature.  Our sites are independently, bigger than most entire campgrounds.

ECC is a veteran-owned, family-operated campground dedicated to providing a welcoming and authentic outdoor experience. We are not a 501c3. We fund everything privately from our revenue, and build as we go. Our mission is to offer a place where campers can relax, explore, and make lasting memories, while allowing a safe, unique space for recovering Veterans and those groups serving our Veterans.  We are proud of our service, and theirs. 

Yes, we encourage you to travel light, arrive empty, and fill up your water here. It is Ice cold, fresh, clean, sourced from an Artisanal spring well.  We are the headwaters of Coyote Creek, and have 7 springs that run year round.

At your site you will find a water cooler with soap beside it so that you can wash your hands. If your water runs out please refill it (at the water spigot at the stop sign) These coolers are filled just before you arrive with fresh clean water, after the cooler is cleaned and sanitized. This is intended to be a hand washing station, not a portable potable drinking station. So, Drink at your own risk if you choose to. It is from our well and is clean, cold water, but again, is intended as a hand washing station.

At the end of each night it will be your responsibility to take your trash to the dumpsters provided at E<<. If you are derelict in your trash duties and end up having unwelcome visitors that destroy your trash, you will clean it up, or we will charge you for the time it takes us to clean up. We hate to be like that, but, no one wants to clean up your trash, not even you, no one but the occasional, opportunistic bear, that loves a fresh trash bag full of yum yums.  Please just take your trash to the dumpsters.  It is so much easier on the bear, on us, and on you.

The first and absolute best thing you can do, is take your trash to the dumpsters.  This is the Wild. We do have wild animals. They are curious and love people’s food. Some of you guys make things that make us want to come check it out… imagine what the bear is thinking.  Make sure you are locking all food items away in your car, to help prevent this, and cleaning thoroughly after you cook.  But mainly, Take your trash to the Dumpsters… That is really the key.

Don’t Panic! They are more afraid of you than you are of them.  Most of the time, they will run from you before you see them.  But, if you do happen upon a bear, Get Big, Get Loud, Put your hands up, and walk backwards slowly.  Keep moving like this until you are safely away, and the bear has carried on its way.  They are small, not aggressive, and more curious than anything.  You can call us at anytime as well, Either one of the camp hosts, our one of the Dooleys will come out to you.  Do not panic, do not run.  It is really something we have seen less than a dozen times happen in 8 years. And no one has ever been injured.  We understand this can be intimidating, and that is why we are very clear of what you may encounter while you are here.

The speed limit inside the camp is 15 mph. If you bring your pet, please make sure he/she has a leash when you’re walking around the campground, for consideration of other campers, pets, farm and wild animals that are inside the camp.

Yes, you are allowed to bring your UTV and other exploration vehicles.  With this being said, this is a peaceful place.  Inside the campgrounds and the communal areas, please, go slow, and keep the noise down.  Outside the “campground” while on the ranch, let er rip. Stay on the trails that have been created, and the roads that exsist, but feel free to explore.  Forest Road 76 is directly across the street, and you can access it from our ranch easily. It is 45 miles of trails and a heck of a good time, it will be more fun to go fast and be loud.  The ranch is more, cruise around, look for the elk and mule deer, turkeys, chucker, and so much other cool stuff.  Its more of the cool kid hang out, than the cool kid party house.

We do sell firewood at the ranch until 7 pm every day. It’s $10 for a bundle of 12 pieces. If you’re interested, ask one of our hosts, us, or give us a call. 254 434 8657

Check-out is (11 am):
Remember to take all personal belongings with you and take your trash to the dumpsters on your way out. That is super important. Thank you very very much.

We cannot guarantee that the site you are currently in will be available.  If we do have a site available, we are happy to have you stay another night.  We get it, it happens all the time.  But, if we are booked, unfortunately for you, we will not cancel on another guests to accommodate this requests, we apologize, but imagine if we did that to you… 

No.  We are proud to work with hipcamp.com for all of our bookings. It makes for the most accurate, and up to date reflection of our availability, and prevents any an all possible double bookings.  We do love the Dyrt.com, and Airbnb, as well as RVlife, and Campendium.  And we are grateful they share us even though we don’t book with them.  Maybe one day they will integrate the calendars and that will be a mut issue. Until then, Hipcamp.com is our booking platform.

No, we do not currently sell tents or any camping supplies other than firewood.  We do have 2 hardware stores and a grocery store that all carry camping supplies and gear, to accommodate our campers.  Please check them out for any of your last minute needs.

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially during peak seasons like summer and holidays (4th of July, Labor Day, etc.). We do allow reservations up to 2 years out, and our exclusive sites fill up quickly, even that far out, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!

Cell service is great at the campground, allowing guests to truly disconnect and enjoy nature, with the freedom to connect whenever needed without an issue.  We currently do not offer Wi-Fi throughout the campgrounds, but, can be accessed through the “E<< Guests” Network near the water station/Chicken coop, encouraging relaxation, a sense of disconnection/connection and peace throughout the campgrounds.

We provide clean, well-maintained portable toilets throughout the campground. At this time, we do not have shower facilities, so please plan accordingly.  

UPDATE!!! We are building Bathhouses.  These will contain 2 outdoor showers, and 2 indoor toilets in each of the 2 bath houses.  We have started construction in Dec 2024, and are hoping to resume when the snow melts in march. They will be open by may!

Here’s a quick packing list:
🎒 Tent or RV essentials
🔥 Cooking supplies and utensils (grills provided)
💦 Plenty of water and refillable bottles (potable water available)
🧥 Warm clothing (temperatures can drop at night, and it is not uncommon to hit high 30’s in the summer)
🦟 Bug spray, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit.  We do provide a small first-aid kit at the site, but this is a very basic kit.
🎣 Fishing gear (if you plan to fish in our stocked ponds) you do not need a fishing license on our private property
⭐️ Don’t forget your camera to capture the beautiful scenery!

Yes, yes you may. You may also pick up any dead or down wood around the ranch you may see.  Feel free to help us beautify the ranch.  Please do not burn stumps, or our decorative pieces we have around the campsites. I assure you, your site has been picked clean.  We also do sell it by the bundle, 12 pieces, for $10 delivered to you.  

Yes. To ensure a peaceful experience for all guests, we observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Please respect your fellow campers and keep noise to a minimum during these times.

Yes. Sort of. To allow all guests the opportunity to enjoy E<<, we limit stays to 14 consecutive nights, at any one site. Longer stays can be arranged upon request, depending on availability. We will ask you to move to a new site though to not “lockup” one of our sites.  Lots of our guests have their favorites.

Our campground is home to diverse wildlife, including elk, mule deer, eagles, badgers, beavers, bobcats, turkeys, pheasant, chucker, quail, horses, goats, pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, gophers, prairie dogs, weasels, salamanders, lynx, countless other birds and occasionally mountain lions, bears, and bigfoot. Always keep food stored securely and respect the animals by observing them from a distance.

ECC is ideally located near several popular attractions:
🎿 Angel Fire Resort – Skiing, snowboarding, and summer mountain biking, ziplining, and golfing
🎣 Eagle Nest Lake State Park – Boating and fishing opportunities
🎖️ Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park – A meaningful stop to honor those who served
🏔️ Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway – Perfect for scenic drives and photography

Nancy Burch’s Horse tours are must as well! 

Red River has a few amazing restaurants and a really great brewery, as well as tons of shops and other fun things to do.

We understand that plans change. Cancellations made 7 days before check-in are eligible for a full refund. Minus whatever small fee Hipcamp may keep. Your reservations and payment have been made through them, and to them. They pay us out every other week. Cancellations within 7 days of arrival are non-refundable. If you have any questions about your reservation, feel free to contact us directly.  We understand things happen, if we can get the site rebooked, within the 7 days, which is highly likely, we will refund you as well. 

Yes! We welcome group bookings for family reunions, small retreats, weddings, birthdays, and special occasions. We do offer the entire campground as an option, or have what we refer to as “companion sites” that are relatively close to each other, and work well for large groups to spread amongst an entire section of the ranch. Contact us in advance to discuss availability and any special arrangements.

Most of our campsites are surrounded by aspen and pine trees, providing natural shade. However, it’s always a good idea to bring sun protection for open areas and daytime activities.

Yes, quiet generators are permitted during daytime hours (7:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Please be considerate of fellow campers and adhere to our quiet hours policy.  Please do not run a loud generator outside of the daytime, and preferably as little as possible.  Quite generators, have at it. 

Absolutely! We have spring-fed ponds stocked with rainbow and native brown trout. Guests are welcome to fish, but please bring your own gear and adhere to local fishing regulations.  You do not need a fishing license on our private property, but if you leave the property to fish, you will need a license.  The limit inside the ranch is 4 per person, per day. Outside the ranch is dependent on the species and size, as well as your license and allotment.

Yes, responsible and legal alcohol consumption is permitted at your campsite. Please be respectful of other guests and always follow campground rules. Please do not throw your bottles in the Firepits, or on the ground.  We have spent way too much time picking broken glass out of firepits… we don’t want to ban glass, because what a pain… but jeez… glass in pits, and broken on the ground is a real pain to get right.  So pretty please, help us with this.. minimize your glass as much as you possible can, and please, don’t shoot it for target practice, or try and “decorate the rocks” with it…. please.

Weather men have the best job in the world, paid to maybe or maybe not, guess correctly….  I can tell you we are Located at 9,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, ECC experiences cooler temperatures year-round, even in summer. Days are generally warm, while nights can get chilly. Always check the forecast before your stay and pack layers for varying conditions.  We have had snow on July 4th.  We have not seen snow until February as well… your guess, is as good as any weatherman’s, we will bet you.

E<< is located at an elevation of 9,000 feet, which can cause altitude-related effects like shortness of breath or mild headaches for some visitors. We recommend:
✔️ Staying hydrated
✔️ Taking it easy on the first day
✔️ Limiting alcohol consumption initially
✔️ Bringing any necessary medications

They do also sell “canned oxygen” at the grocery store, gas station, and most other retailers around here.  It is very common, and a quick shot of oxygen normally fixes it right up.  Heads up, about 1 in 10 people experience this when coming from an altitude of 2000 feet or less.

Yes! The town of Angel Fire is just a short drive, 5 minutes away and has a grocery store, gas stations, and restaurants. We suggest stocking up on essentials like ice before heading to the campground for convenience.

We do not currently. We do plan to when our general store opens, hopefully during the 2026 season. Until then, the grocery store, and both gas stations, as well as the dollar stores all have it available.  It is not unheard of for them all to sell out though, so best to come somewhat prepared on that front. 

Absolutely! With the option of 5G service and no Wi-Fi at the sites, ECC provides the perfect environment for unplugging, turning off the tech, practicing mindfulness, and connecting with nature. Bring a journal, a good book, some binoculars, and enjoy the peace.

🌌 With minimal light pollution, ECC offers incredible stargazing year-round, but the new moon phase and late summer months provide the clearest skies. Don’t forget your telescope or a blanket for laying back under the stars!

For the privacy of all guests and to protect local wildlife, and our horses, drone usage is restricted. Exceptions may be made for special arrangements with prior approval—please contact us if you have a request.

While we welcome RVs of various types and ages, we ask that all vehicles be well-maintained and in good condition. If you have concerns about your RV, feel free to reach out to us for clarification.

Currently, we do not offer mail or package delivery services at the campground. For essential deliveries, consider using local postal services in Angel Fire, NM.

If you anticipate arriving late or need to depart earlier than planned, please inform us as soon as possible. We strive to accommodate our guests’ needs and appreciate timely communication.

Yes, the Angel Fire Emergency Medical Services is located nearby, as well as Taos Holy Cross, ensuring prompt medical attention if needed.

Yes, you are welcome to bring personal camping amenities like portable toilets or outdoor showers. Please use them responsibly and ensure that any waste is disposed of properly following Leave No Trace principles.

For the safety of all guests and to preserve the environment, campfires are only permitted in designated fire pits provided at each campsite. Please do not build new fire rings or pits. 

Camping is an outdoor experience, “entertainment under the stars” and weather can be unpredictable. While refunds are not issued for weather-related cancellations, we prioritize guest safety and will work with you to reschedule if conditions become hazardous. Always check the forecast before your trip and be prepared for changing weather.

We strive to make ECC welcoming to everyone. While we are a rustic campground, some of our sites are more accessible than others. Please contact us prior to booking so we can help find the best site to meet your needs.

Absolutely not—we encourage outdoor adventure! Guests are welcome to bring bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, and other equipment. Please use designated areas for storage and be respectful of other campers when using gear on the property.

While ECC prides itself on being a safe and peaceful environment, we do not provide on-site security personnel. We recommend securing valuables and practicing common-sense safety. Our team regularly monitors the grounds, We do have security cameras at every entrance and exit point on the ranch, and local emergency services are close by in case of need.  We have yet to have anything ever go missing, or any issues with theft.  Please help us keep it this way. Thank you.

Yes! We love when guests celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or other special events at ECC. We just ask that any decorations be eco-friendly and removed completely before departure. Please avoid items like confetti, Glitter, balloons, or anything that could harm the environment or animals.

Yes, many guests find ECC to be the perfect setting for mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Several secluded spots throughout the campground offer peaceful, quiet spaces with stunning views of the mountains and forests. Feel free to bring your yoga mat or simply enjoy nature’s tranquility.

While we do not have dedicated dishwashing stations, guests are welcome to wash dishes at their campsite using eco-friendly soap. Please dispose of wastewater away from water sources and follow Leave No Trace principles to keep the environment clean.

To preserve the incredible stargazing opportunities at ECC, we ask guests to use low-impact lighting such as headlamps or lanterns with a red light option. Bright lights and floodlights are discouraged to minimize light pollution and respect fellow campers’ night-time experience.

Some of our tent sites can accommodate small trailers or pop-up campers. If you’re planning to bring one, please read each site description prior to booking to ensure the site is suitable for your setup.

We welcome campers of all ages! Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and families are encouraged to bring children to experience nature in a safe, welcoming environment.

Yes! Many of our sites have trees suitable for hammocks. We ask that you use tree-friendly straps (at least 1 inch wide) to protect the bark and surrounding vegetation.

Absolutely! Your campsite is yours for the duration of your reservation, so feel free to explore nearby attractions and return at any time. Just remember to secure your belongings before heading out, just in case.

Yes! We encourage group reservations and can accommodate families, friends, or small events. Contact us directly to arrange a group booking and ensure everyone is close together.

Currently, ECC does not have an on-site dump station. However, nearby facilities in Angel Fire and the surrounding area provide dump services. Monte Verde RV Park is one of these. Please plan accordingly for your visit.

We encourage guests to enjoy nature’s sounds. Quiet, low-volume music is allowed but should not disturb neighboring campers. Please avoid loudspeakers and be mindful of our quiet hours (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Smoking is permitted at your designated campsite only. It is a Marijuana legal state. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly and be mindful of fire safety, especially during dry conditions

Yes, but, there are only, small, non venomous snakes at this altitude. NO RATTLESNAKES!

Absolutely not.  Due to a couple of factors, the first being Safety of our Guests, whom are likely to be spread out throughout the ranch during the season.  The second being our conservation efforts, and the “safety net” we have created inside our fences for our Game Species.  We encourage you to enjoy the abundance of wildlife you will encounter.  With all of that being said, we do offer our Elk, and Mule Deer tags, up for sale, for hunts after camping season begins.  We do believe in Herd management and proper control methods.  You will need a license, and a Tag.  Contact us for more info specifically.

Yes, but, you will need to pay the $15 per person, per day fee, for each guests.  Children are people too.

You may have as many RV’s or Tents as you like in your site.  We do not charge by the tent or the RV, we only charge by the count of people in your group.  If you would like 20 people at your site, as long as they are on, or are added to the reservation, then if there is 20 tents, that is fine. 

254 434 8657 is our number. Call if you need anything, or have any questions.  We appreciate you.