The Roost

The Roost Welcome to the Roost — a gathering place for adventurers, creators, musicians and good troublemakers. Stories, community, and rare finds live here.

Formerly Smuggler’s Roost (page rebooted due to a name mix-up). You found us! 🐓🔥

07/24/2026

Find Your Place. Build Your Legacy.

Nestled beneath the breathtaking dark skies of southern New Mexico, this custom cabin at Smuggler's Roost captures the spirit of a life lived with purpose. Imagine mornings filled with wide-open desert views, evenings around the fire, and nights under one of the country's most spectacular star-filled skies.

Phase 3 is now welcoming new homeowners, offering a limited opportunity to become part of one of the Southwest's most unique RV and tiny home communities. Whether you're searching for a peaceful retreat, a seasonal getaway, or a place to call home year-round, Smuggler's Roost offers the freedom to create the lifestyle you've been dreaming about.

✨ Wide-open spaces
🌌 World-class dark skies
🏜️ Desert beauty and mountain views
🚐 RV & tiny home friendly
🤝 A welcoming community built for adventure

Your next chapter begins here.

Discover Phase 3 at Smuggler's Roost.
Visit www.smugglersroost.net to learn more and secure your homesite today.

07/17/2026

🪨 The next great find could be just around the corner.

From colorful agates and jasper to sparkling geodes and unique desert treasures, the Animas Valley is a hidden gem for rockhounds looking to explore the Southwest. Make Smuggler's Roost your home base and spend your days uncovering natural wonders, then return to peaceful evenings under some of the darkest skies in the country.

Whether you're a seasoned collector or just discovering the thrill of rockhounding, you'll find adventure, community, and endless opportunities to explore.

🌵 Why rockhounds love Smuggler's Roost:
✔️ Year-round RV spaces
✔️ Affordable cost of living
✔️ Nearby public lands to explore
✔️ Scenic hiking trails and wide-open landscapes
✔️ Friendly community of outdoor enthusiasts

💎 Come for the rocks. Stay for a lifetime.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, New Mexico
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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07/16/2026

🌵 What if your next move brought you more freedom... for less?

Imagine waking up to wide-open skies, sunshine nearly every day of the year, breathtaking mountain views, and a peaceful community where nature is right outside your door. At Smuggler's Roost, you don't have to choose between affordability and adventure—you can have both.

With spacious year-round RV sites, a low cost of living, incredible hiking trails, world-class birdwatching, and endless opportunities to explore, it's easy to see why more people are calling Animas home.

🚨 Phase 3 is closing out fast!
Don't miss your opportunity to secure your space in one of the Southwest's most unique RV communities before it's gone.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, New Mexico
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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Come for a visit. Stay for a lifetime.

07/15/2026

🐍 The desert is home to incredible wildlife—and we're just passing through.

At Smuggler's Roost, every adventure comes with the chance to experience nature up close. If you spot a snake or other wildlife, admire it from a safe distance, give it space, and let it continue on its way. Respecting the land helps preserve the beauty that makes the Southwest so unforgettable.

Whether you're here to relax, explore, stargaze, or create lasting memories, remember—we're all guests in their home.

🌵 Stay Aware. Give Space. Stay Wild.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, New Mexico
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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07/14/2026

From people who know our secret......

07/14/2026

🌌 Your front-row seat to the universe is waiting. ✨

When the sun sets at Smuggler's Roost, the real show begins. Escape the city lights and experience breathtaking views of the Milky Way, endless constellations, and peaceful desert nights under some of the darkest skies in the Southwest.

Whether you're setting up a telescope, capturing the perfect astrophotography shot, or simply relaxing by your RV with a cup of coffee, every evening becomes an unforgettable adventure.

🔭 Crystal-clear night skies
🌌 Incredible Milky Way views
🚐 Full Hookup RV Sites
🏔️ Wide-open desert landscapes
🔥 A welcoming community of explorers

Leave the lights behind. Look up. Be amazed.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, New Mexico
📞 (575) 386-5886
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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✨ Plan your stargazing getaway today and discover why Smuggler's Roost is becoming one of the Southwest's favorite destinations for astronomy lovers, RV travelers, and anyone who believes the best nights are spent beneath the stars.

07/13/2026

🎨 Calling All Artists, Makers & Creatives! 🌵✨

What if your next masterpiece was inspired by breathtaking mountain sunsets, endless desert skies, and a community that celebrates creativity?

At Smuggler's Roost, we're building more than an RV park—we're creating a place where artists can connect, collaborate, teach, and inspire.

Whether you paint, sculpt, photograph, write, create pottery, work with wood, jewelry, fiber arts, or any other medium, we'd love to welcome you into our growing creative community.

🖌️ Share your talent
🎨 Host workshops or demonstrations
🤝 Connect with fellow artists and travelers
🌄 Find inspiration in the beauty of the Southwest
🌌 Create beneath some of the darkest skies in America

Bring your passion. Inspire others. Leave your mark.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, New Mexico
📞 (575) 386-5886
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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Let's create something amazing together. Your next inspiration is waiting at Smuggler's Roost.

07/12/2026

🌌 The best nights aren't spent staring at a screen—they're spent staring at the stars. 🔥✨

There's something special about gathering around a campfire, sharing stories with friends, and looking up at a sky filled with more stars than you've ever imagined.

At Smuggler's Roost, every evening is an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and experience the magic of the Southwest. Whether you're here for a weekend escape or an extended stay, you'll find more than an RV park—you'll find a community.

🏕️ Full Hookup RV Sites
🌠 Incredible Dark Sky Viewing
🥾 Endless Outdoor Adventures
🔥 Campfires, Conversation & Lasting Memories

Your next favorite camping memory is waiting.

📍 Smuggler's Roost • Animas, New Mexico
📞 (575) 386-5886
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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Come for the views. Stay for the people. Leave with memories that last a lifetime. ❤️

07/11/2026

☀️ The greatest show in the solar system happens every single day... and your front-row seat is waiting. 🌌

At Smuggler's Roost, the adventure doesn't end when the sun goes down—it begins with it. Experience breathtaking solar views by day and some of the darkest skies in the Southwest by night.

Whether you're an astrophotographer, backyard astronomer, or simply someone who loves looking up, there's no better place to reconnect with the wonders of the universe.

✨ Stunning Sunrises & Sunsets
🌞 Incredible Solar Viewing
🌌 World-Class Dark Skies
🏕️ Full Hookup RV Sites
🥾 Endless Adventures Await

Make your next getaway one that's truly out of this world.

📍 Smuggler's Roost – Animas, NM
📞 (575) 386-5886
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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The universe is closer than you think. Come experience it for yourself.

07/10/2026

🦎 Sometimes the smallest discoveries create the biggest memories. 🌵✨

At Smuggler's Roost, adventure isn't just found on the trails—it's waiting around every corner. From curious desert wildlife and breathtaking mountain views to unforgettable sunsets and star-filled skies, every day brings something new to explore.

Slow down. Look closer. Nature has a way of surprising you.

Whether you're staying for a weekend or settling in for a season, Smuggler's Roost is your gateway to the wild beauty of the Southwest.

🏕️ Full Hookup RV Sites
🌌 Certified Dark Skies
🥾 Endless Outdoor Adventures
❤️ A Relaxed, Friendly Community

📍 Animas, New Mexico
🌐 www.smugglersroost.net
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Have you ever spotted unexpected wildlife while camping? Tell us your favorite campground encounter in the comments! ⬇️

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2405 NM/338
Animas, NM
88020

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