Welcome to Rancho Sierra Madre

Relieve the stress and pressure of the modern world with a journey into the Sierra Madres. Sitting close to the continental divide, Rancho Sierra Madre offers visitors modern camping facilities (running water, showers, flush toilets) with a front door view of farming and ranching life 100 years ago. At 6,500 feet above sea level, you leave the sweltering heat of the Casas Grandes basin behind as you climb into oak, juniper, and pine covered mountains. The clean mountain air and the absence of electric lights makes for phenomenal stargazing. Bird watching and rock hounding offer other opportunities for the nature lovers as well as hiking along the Piedras Verdes and Garcia Rivers. Pictographs, petroglyphs, and world renowned cave dwellings in the area offer exciting archaeological excursions.

Rancho Sierra is the home of the Escuela de las Artes where Juan Quezada has chosen to present annual pottery workshops. This pastoral setting enables class members to learn his pottery techniques in a relaxed, stress-free atmosphere. Skilled interpreters make a knowledge of Spanish unnecessary. Local history is brought to life around the campfire.

Rancho Sierra Madre is part of the Mormon colonial purchase of 1886, and is in the fourth generation of family ownership. The ranch and surrounding area make it easy to appreciate the colorful history of the Mormon mountain colonies.

Rancho Sierra Madre offers comfortable, affordable camping facilities for those wishing to spend time in the area. Large or small groups can be accommodated.

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