Williams, Arizona
The Moonshiner
About The Moonshiner
Bring your own bedding and an adventurous spirit, The Moonshiner awaits you! This is a unique no-frills camping experience, a perfect place to unwind, unplug, and stargaze from the comfort of bed. You will need to bring everything you may need for camping, besides shelter. Please read the entire description to make sure this is the right camping experience for you. It contains important information about what to expect, including condition of the local roads. The Moonshiner is a vintage 1960's camper that has been lovingly renovated. She sleeps 2 people cozily on a shared pull out bed. There is no light pollution out here, so you can see the Milky Way most nights. Enjoy a huge skylight over the double bed for some of the best stargazing in the country! The Moonshiner is set up on a private acre in a safe and peaceful neighborhood, approximately 30-40 minutes from the Grand Canyon (depending on your driving style and traffic). Guests have full private access to the camper and the surrounding yard. The camper is on a private acre and it’s all yours to do your thing. Your privacy will always be respected, and the property is laid out to ensure that. Please note that the camper does not lock from the outside, but you can lock yourself inside with a deadbolt. This is a community run camper/campsite. Open communication really helps things run smoothly, please contact me if there are any issues regarding your stay. We are unable to offer refunds due to weather, cold temperatures, road conditions or if it wasn't as easy to find as you would have liked. This is a camping adventure, you may face challenges, PLEASE know what you're getting yourself into and come prepared! Guests are responsible to bring whatever supplies you think you may need for a good camping experience, such as: water, food, sleeping bags and pillows, lantern, battery bank for charging devices, firewood and propane for the heater. Instead of a normal toilet, we have a compostable camping toilet. Just line the toilet bucket with a provided compostable bag, then put the bag in the compost bin on site before checking out.
Accommodations on the property
- Airstream
Location
Williams, Arizona
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at The Moonshiner
Synthesized from 8 review mentions across 2 aspects.
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Comfort & Sleep
“remember to bring bedding and propane to stay warm”
4 mentions
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Setting & Nature
“peaceful campsite with mountain views all around”
4 mentions
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Recent reviews
This was a peaceful campsite with mountain views all around, not many neighbors so it felt private. The camper was rustic and cozy and we loved the decor. The guitar was a nice touch. Would recommened as a very affordable option near the canyon!
The camper is so cute and the landscape beautiful, remember to bring bedding and propane to stay warm if you're staying in winter. Absolutely recommend this spot!
This space was amazing 10/10! The story of how it was built was great and it felt real peaceful. Had a nice fire and chilled for the night. Don’t forget to bring blankets and pillows!
Convenient distance from the Grand Canyon South Rim, peaceful and private. An excellent location for night-sky viewing and astrophotography. The description of the location and rustic amenities is spot-on. I knew exactly what to bring and what to expect for this off-grid "glamping" experience.
The camp itself is quite bare bones as described. We arrived after a big day of travel and hiking to the disappointing realisation that there was no shower as shown in the photos and my partner was experiencing stomach issues and the toilet was in quite a disgusting state with no compost bags being supplied and with the remains of someone else’s feces in the bucket provided. We didn’t end up staying the night because of this which was disappointing. The idea of the camp itself was cool just think a bit of extra maintenance could make it a bit nicer. Also felt a bit sketchy with a broken down c…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Moonshiner located?
The Moonshiner is located in Williams, Arizona.
What types of accommodations does The Moonshiner offer?
The Moonshiner offers Airstream. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
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