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Vanlifers & RV Dwellers: This Desert Campground Might Be the Safe Haven You’ve Been Looking For!

🏕️ Ka‑Hoon Campground Membership – A Safe Spot for RVers, Vanlifers & More

With the new federal homelessness bill now signed into law (July 24, 2025), many vehicle dwellers—RV lifers, vanlifers, schoolies—are wondering what’s next. The rules about camping in public areas are changing, and enforcement is expected to increase.

**If you’re looking for a legal, respectful place to stay**, Ka‑Hoon Campground & Event Center offers a solution.

### ✅ What We Offer:

* Safe, off-grid space in the NM desert
* Nightly stays via **Airbnb** or **Hipcamp**
* **Weekly & annual memberships** with added perks
* Discounts on music events & performances

### 🚫 What We Don’t Provide:

* No water hookups
* No trash pickup
  Each guest is self-responsible and off-grid capable.

### 🛑 Our One Rule: Respect.

* Respect yourself, others, the land, and local laws
* No illegal drugs
* No underage drinking or 420 use
* No drama



Whether you’re just passing through or looking for longer-term peace of mind, **Ka-Hoon is a legal, supportive space to park your home on wheels**.

🗓 Book a night on **Airbnb or Hipcamp**
📩 Message us for longer stays or membership options

Your lifestyle matters. So does where you park it.

Deep in the New Mexico desert 🏜

http://www.plateauhamedecolquhoun.com

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Taking a break and a rant

The last couple days have been windy out here on the mesa. We did have a couple campers come in during it all, very nice people and we enjoyed visiting and helping them to do few small repairs.

Last Saturday was the April Fool’s Open Mic, that morning Brent and I went out to put up signs, to help direct people out. Just about a mile from our place we found a tent set up on land owned by a neighbor we’ve become friends with, that lives in another state for now, but does come visit his land regularly.

Many people think the land up here is BLM land (This is what this person stated he thought it was). It’s not, it’s all privately owned. If you are looking for places to camp for a bit, come talk to us, we may figure something out. If you do plan to squat do some research first. Some land owners are very (rightfully) protective of their land. We did not run this tenter off, we just highly recommended that he move off that land, which he did.

Many towns people come up here to watch the sunset, see stars, catch the views or travel all the dirt roads. This is fine to do, but we have issues with a few 4wheeler operators going down private roads, cutting through private and marked property, dumping trash or household garbage and tossing beer bottles on the roads. This land isn’t a landfill, pack out your trash! Take your junk to be recycled or to a designated landfill! Come enjoy the views, drive your 4wheelers, picnic, but do it with respect. We don’t go riding through your yard and dumping our trash, or chase after your dogs (that’s rightfully on your property).

Well that’s my rant.. We might be a little quieter this week than normal. We are trying to take a few days off from projects, and events. We plan to enjoy Easter here and hang out with some friends and try not to think about events and projects. Next week we’ll be right back to getting ready for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert !

Until then make sure to visit our website, we still will be available to answer questions. We still have some availability for vendors..

We do have a slight schedule change/inclusion. Saturday May 20th, we may have BINGO. We are thinking of doing it at 1:30pm. Buy in per card is yet to be determined. Prizes to be determined by cards sold.

Let us know what you think a good cost per card is.

Also Saturday night the 20th will be live music by Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders .

We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful week!!!

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April Fool’s Open Mic at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun off-grid Campground and Event Center

Now that the April Fool’s Open Mic is over we are sitting here out of the wind and relaxing a bit.

We thank everyone that came out, we had a wonderful time and enjoyed visiting, listening to music by JAFO Productions , Little Jasmine, Sam and Jannel, poetry, eating some good food thank you to Westland Meadows for cooking, we are happy that we were able to host an engagement party during the open mic, oh and seeing the calves, goats and Amigo getting loved up and playing with the children!!

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Nomad Gathering in the Desert in May!

Until then, enjoy the video of the April Fool’s Open Mic!!

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Petting zoo at April Fool’s Open Mic

We had a new addition to the April Fool’s Open Mic tomorrow; there will be goats and calves petting zoo! We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. Make sure to follow the directions on the website!!

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New Dusty Nail General Store

It’s already Tuesday. Only 4 more days until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! BYOB and 420 friendly event, be prepared to enjoy your day, listen, perform, and relax. All are welcome to attend, this event is kid friendly.

We have been slowly working on the Dusty Nails store. With the wind it has been hard to get much done.

But we are now to the point of loading the store up with products. We’ll be selling Art, Bottled Water, Glow sticks, LED Balloons, T-shirts, Charms, Build your own charm necklace, bracelet or keychain. Almost forgot We will be selling Registration for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert that will be held May 19th to 21st. A fun packed weekend with a Talent show, Outdoor movie, bonfires, live music by no other than Jer Killinger Singer/Songwriter and J5th & the 77 Riders . This will be the ONLY time you can purchase a registration in person. You can register online through our website until May 10th I think it is.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday April 1st!!

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Meet Plateau Hame De Colquhoun kitties

Meet Fish and Hamster they are the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun kitties. During the April Fool’s Open Mic, in just 5 days or the Nomad Gathering in the Desert   you just may see them both performing their security duties.

The April Fool’s Open Mic is Saturday April 1 starting at Noon, vendors are welcome to come anytime after 10 am. 

Don’t forget to bring your talent, the directions ,chair/s, sun screen, plenty of water, your “other” drinks and bud.

***Vendors***

Tots Henna Tattoos
All organic, homemade henna, no harsh chemicals added. Priced $5.00 and up.

Plateau Hame De Colquhoun
**Tickets for the Nomad Gathering**
Help support Plateau Hame De Colquhoun by buying merchandise.” I survived Music in the Desert Tshirts, Charms, Art original and prints by Colquhoun’s own Melodie.

Westland Meadows
Homemade food vendor. Hamburgers and Hotdogs!

Jannel’s Jewelry
Handmade jewelry made right here in the desert.

Total Eclipse Jewelry
$5.00 Paparazzi jewelry

https://shop.paparazzipremiere.com/476088

Mystical Storm Meadows
Handmade items

One Touch Wellness
One Touch Wellness will be offering messages.

Inshane Art
Posters, prints, stickers, and cards. Style is an expressionistic pop culture artist which means there are pieces from Star Wars to Stranger Things.

Victoria Smith “The frybread shack “

We still have spots available contact us if you are interested in vending!!

Directions can be found on the website p. Please make sure to follow the directions and not GPS. There will be some signs out.

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Projects here at Plateau Hame De Colquhoun

We got the Dusty Nail build pretty much finished. Now we start cleaning and setting up the inside.

We are excited to have the new stage and Dusty Nail General Store ready for the April Fool’s Open Mic !

I have so many ideas on how I want to decorate the inside, I’m not sure I will be able to accomplish my ideas by the next event. I will probably put off these ideas until after the Open Mic.

The next projects

First will be a shower. We have everything to build the shower. We will be looking for a good 275+ gallon IBC tote, cheap, food grade with good tread on the spout. If you know of one please contact us

We are planning on adding another road, 2nd parking area (can be used for parking or campsites) and a few more campsites.

We also plan on moving our private residence area back. This will give more campsites. Give us and the dogs more privacy while having events and or campers.

But before we can move our spot back we have to build the 5k solar setup. This one will only be dedicated to the “Beast” class A. The big solar is for the Greenroom, Bluemoon, maybe shower, and sound/lights during events.

If you’d like to come visit and see what we are doing. We welcome you to attend one of our events. April Fool’s Open Mic on April 1st, Nomad Gathering in the Desert May 19 to 21, Haunted Hay ride in October, (more events coming soon)come camp, or contact us to come and visit a few hours.

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One more week until April Fool’s Open Mic!!!!

One more week until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! We have so much work to get ready for this event. The weather has slowed us down to a crawl on finishing the store.

Make sure to bring your talent next Saturday starting at noon.

The April Fool’s Open mic is open to all, it’s FREE. There will be vendors, food vendors, music, bonfire, camping is available by booking through our website or stop at NEW (hopefully finished) Dusty Nails store to purchase a campsite or buy tickets for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert . Nomad Gathering is $20.00 for the weekend. Kids 10 and under are FREE!!

Directions to Plateau Hame De Colquhoun can be found by following the links below!

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Nomad Gathering tickets on sale!

The April Fool’s Open Mic isn’t too far away! Come enjoy a day of music, poetry, comedy much more, vendors and a bonfire. All are welcome to this free event, bring your instruments, comedy, bands. Karaoke is available or bring your own tracks.

BYOB and 420 friendly..

Tickets for the May Nomad Gathering in the Desert can be purchased during the April Fool’s Open Mic at the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun store.

Nomad Gathering is a 3 day event with live music, outdoor movie, talent show, bonfires, meetings and a silent auction.

You can register online or during the April Fool’s Open Mic. We have room for RV, Schoolies, Vans, cars, trucks, campers, tents of all sizes…

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2 more weeks until April Fool’s Open Mic

Only 2 more weeks until the April Fool’s Open Mic ! We still have a few vendor spots available. Contact us to register…

April Fool’s Open Mic is a free event. Starts at noon on April 1st. Come try out the new stage! Share your talent!
Comedy, Karaoke, play an instrument or read a story, or poetry, Bands/groups, single artists and, Dj’s are welcome !!

BYOB and 420 friendly. Camping is available book your site on the website!

We will be selling registrations for the Nomad Gathering in the Desert at the Plateau Hame De Colquhoun store!

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