I really like it here at Ancient Way. The folks that own, operate, and work here, are incredible. It's my fourth year (4th time) staying here. When I arrived, the first little while felt like a mini home coming. Chatting, and catching up before and after I navigated into my parking spot. I typically don't go for or enjoy RV parks part...moreI really like it here at Ancient Way. The folks that own, operate, and work here, are incredible. It's my fourth year (4th time) staying here. When I arrived, the first little while felt like a mini home coming. Chatting, and catching up before and after I navigated into my parking spot. I typically don't go for or enjoy RV parks particularly. I'm more of an open space/boondocking type. But these folks are kind of a throwback to the days when I was a child, and my Mom ran in hippie circles. Or so it feels to me. Great people with a philosophy of non-judgment. Their mantra is “We reserve the right to serve everyone”. How cool is that? I think everyone could use a little “Ancient Way”. Plus, the Café is awesome. If you ever have a chance to eat here, don’t pass it up. All homemade, fresh foods, all natural and organic (to the degree possible).Since my last stay here, they have remodeled the café kitchen, and improved their WiFi.This was my first time at site #13, a back in site. I won't kid you, it was tight getting maneuvered into this site with my 33' 5th wheel. But it's a site I wanted to try, and I'm glad I did. Here I do get a couple of bars on Verizon 4G LTE, and I can reach the Cafe's WiFi. The sites I've stayed in previously did not really get a viable cellular signal. In my previous two visits I stayed respectively in each of the drive through sites.Beyond that, I don't have much new to add. You can see my two previous reviews for this location below...

Cute little camping spot. We stayed in a 33 ft RV for one night. We would have stayed longer if didn't have a busy agenda ahead of us. The grounds are nice and quiet. You can't make reservations online for the campsite (only cabins, but those looked super cute and fully booked), but you can email and Feather is super accommodating and ...moreCute little camping spot. We stayed in a 33 ft RV for one night. We would have stayed longer if didn't have a busy agenda ahead of us. The grounds are nice and quiet. You can't make reservations online for the campsite (only cabins, but those looked super cute and fully booked), but you can email and Feather is super accommodating and responsive. We arrived to our site kinda late and he had reserved a very nice large site for us with cones. Feather even greeted us and was super helpful throughout the entire stay. There is a nice little art walk/ trail behind the property, and you can tell someone has some talent with abstract art. My son and I loved it. Also close to El Morro state park and the Bandero Volcano and Ice Cave. I might have to head back here to eat in the restaurant is done being renovated because I heard they serve some amazing food and cage free eggs!!

I was a little surprised there were no reviews since my last stay. But, this spot may be a little out of the way. For me it's a perfect location for when I come to this area. They don't take reservations for RV spots. But I did email ahead just to see if it looked like there would be a spot available. I got a quick response, and w...moreI was a little surprised there were no reviews since my last stay. But, this spot may be a little out of the way. For me it's a perfect location for when I come to this area. They don't take reservations for RV spots. But I did email ahead just to see if it looked like there would be a spot available. I got a quick response, and was encouraged head this way, and they'd take care of me. I must say, take care of me they did. Like last year, by happenstance I met Charlie, the Camp Host just as I'd pulled in. I parked, and got set up quickly. I prepaid for a week, and then added an extra day towards the end of my stay. Feather, the manager, gave me an additional discount beyond the seven day stay discount because of my electrical trubbles last year (see my previous review) .All the people who work here are friendly and accommodating. Charlie, the Camp Host gave me is personal wifi password since I was too far from the Cafe to hit that wifi from my campsite. That was nice.Cell service here is sparse. From my spot I could not connect with AT&T or Verizon. Up by the cafe I can get a bar maybe two on verizon. But, I knew that coming in.Feather also advised that they do have plans in the pipe to upgrade the sites to 50amp, and that the project should be completed before I return next year. They did seem to get a lot of RV business while I was here. More than I recall last year. RVs coming in and out pretty much daily. Probably because some of the RV parks near Gallup and Grants NM are shut down due to covid. Anyway, to anyone thinking about staying, give them chance. It's a bit primitive. But a great place to stay. They can fill your propane bottles onsite and, the restrooms and showers (up by the cafe) are very well kept.

I came to the area to get away from the urban world. So i find it liberating to have no cable, limited internet, and almost no cellular. The staff here are wonderful. Always helpful, courteous, and friendly. The Ancient Way restraint is really good. There are great places to visit and explore near here. This may or may not be yo...moreI came to the area to get away from the urban world. So i find it liberating to have no cable, limited internet, and almost no cellular. The staff here are wonderful. Always helpful, courteous, and friendly. The Ancient Way restraint is really good. There are great places to visit and explore near here. This may or may not be your cup of tea. But I'll be back. I stayed one week this time and I rented one of their cabins last year. I recommend bringing a book or two, and if you are so equipped, some DVD or blue-ray movies if you need something more that just the peaceful ambiance here.This location is primitive by modern standards no doubt about it. Nothing above 30amp sites. But you do have full hookups, electric, water, and sewer. The cafe has wifi, but it's not spectacular. I've been able to attach to it with my wifi extender from my site (10), barely. Cell service here is almost non existent. I get 1 bar (Verizon) sometimes. Access is easy, at least it was for me. The camp host met me right at the entrance and took me to my site. To be honest, the camp host just happened, by coincidence, to be at the entrance when I arrived. I don't think she waits there...I've read a couple of what I'd call less than favorable reviews for this place. I'm trying to give them a fair shake so to speak. It's probably true this is not a premier RV campground, and could use some TLC and a few upgrades. But I enjoy it here....Lastly, the 30amp receptacle on site 10 (were I stayed) has a 20amp breaker in it. I did report this in hopes this will be solved for the next camper. I didn't need AC, so this was not a big issue for me. (UPDATE: I received an email telling me the aforementioned breaker issue was fixed, and that they plan to update their electrical line. I was also offered a free night's stay on my next trip.. I'm a happy camper!!)

I would term this campground "quirky," right along with the owners. The proprietors are very nice and helpful. But don't expect them to be in their cafe at all hours, especially when checking in. Our rig is 40 feet long with a toad, so getting in and out of a pull through site took some skill, but we managed. The power was clean, ...moreI would term this campground "quirky," right along with the owners. The proprietors are very nice and helpful. But don't expect them to be in their cafe at all hours, especially when checking in. Our rig is 40 feet long with a toad, so getting in and out of a pull through site took some skill, but we managed. The power was clean, that was all we wanted We only stayed overnight, so we didn't check out anything else. The cafe has WiFi, but don't expect it to reach your rig unless you have an external antenna. Verizon cell service was minimal, I had to put my phone in an east facing window to get anything. OTA television was non-existent. Still, I'd stay again for a quick overnight.