I have been through Nipton a couple of times. I drove down one day in 2014 and had lunch at what was then a Mexican restaurant--the Oasis Cafe. The town has had its ups and downs--mostly downs--over the years. Once a mining area, the town has gone downhill since mining ceased. There are signs that the town is for sale. In 2017, American Green Inc., an Arizona based company bought the town for $5 million and had the intention of turning it into a cannabis paradise. The company struggled to raise the money to convert the town into this cannabis resort and sold the town in 2018 for $7.7 million--$2.7 million more than they paid to buy the town to Delta International Oil & Gas, another Arizona company. Nipton is a pit stop on the way to/from Lake Mohave and Lake Mead. You will see a number of boats and trailers with jet skis traveling the route between Nipton and the docking areas along the Colorado in Nevada. Since my last time here, the town has added three pieces of public art. I enjoy seeing places that install art. It's a draw for tourists. But now stopping at the Trading Post for a cold drink or restroom break seems to be what the town is best for. It's a little gem in the desert, but it generally won't be on your "to do" list another time unless you're using this route to get to the Colorado. read more

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This is one of a few desert places which was not filled with junk and called it art. The place was clean and had art pieces scattered around. Some of the art were available to motel patrons only since it was in the motel compound. There was a cafe grill, looks interesting but I have not had a chance to try it. There was also a store which was not stocked to the brim but when you are parched and dry this looks like the perfect oasis for an ice cold beer. There are several day trip destinations close by such as Nelson, Walking Box Ranch, Mitchell Caverns and Castle Mountains National Monument. I only like to visit this area in the month of April and October when the weather is perfect. But this month of May has been cool and rainy. A ver rare exception rather than the rule. read more

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This is the first paragraph from the their website www.nipton.com Established in 1905, Nipton, California is a historic mining town in the Mojave Desert's stunning Ivanpah Valley. Its panoramic mountains, breathtaking sunsets, and dark skies offer sensational views of the Milky Way on clear nights. This unique desert ambiance has given the town its nickname, "Magical Nipton." Proceed to their website for there is a lot more information that you can learn from. Basically this small town has an outdoor gallery, a pretty good cafe, a nice trading post, and teepees you can rent out. They have yoga classes you can attend. You can hold weddings and receptions here. Stargaze at night. I have driven through here on numerous occasions either going towards Searchlight or going towards Primm. Finally on monday May 4th I came out here with my friend and her kids to check it out. The place seemed dead. The cafe and hotel portion was coned off which gave us no access to the outdoor art gallery. All we could do was take pics with the giant octopus sculpture. I guess we are just gonna have to come once this corona crap is over so that we can get the full exposure and update this review accordingly. Here's a random tid bit. While we were there, my friend googled this place and found out that it's for sale for 5 million dollars! Now if I was a multi billionaire I would seriously think about looking into this place and putting some more money into it. Say, maybe an amusement park of some kind? Anyways, we jumped back in the car and started heading back towards Primm. This visit was quite a disappointment. Yelp 2020 Review #41 "No magicians here" 837 overall read more

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On our way from Bullhead to NorCal we spotted Magical Nipton, which is as big as a blink of an eye. It is so magical and peaceful. I could see myself here easily. There is art, old transportation vehicles of many kinds, cabins, teepee frames, a saloon, a 5 bedroom hotel, so much more including Stephan, who manages the land and talks to peeps like me that are amazed at stumbling across this piece of heaven on earth. The vibes there are all good! Right now there are some changes happening and nothing is open except the rv area. But I'll be keeping my eye open to return when the cabins or hotel open! read more

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3 stars, per Yelp! = A-OK. That's how I feel about Nipton, it's ok. Good enough to go again, but nothing to super write home about either. read more

Truly a gem in the middle of the desert. I visited this 420 hospitality safe space, and the people's vibe is so amazing. Everyone is friendly, and the place is so cute! They have outdoor artwork that you can walk around, just ask for a guest pass if you're not currently checked-in their teepees or eco-cabins. This looks like it managed by a family, so expect a slower variety of service, and think of it as a camp-site and chill and and enjoy stargazing at night too. I am for sure going to come back, book a teepee and possibly to a yoga-retreat here too! read more

This amazing little town truly is magical! We spent the night in one of their Tipi's and had the best time. There are cool art pieces from burning man, firepits, and every once in awhile a train goes by which is super cool to see in person. They also have hotel rooms and tiny houses for rent. The market is very cool with an eclectic assortment of items to purchase. We had breakfast in the cafe and everything was delicious! We had the avocado toast, truffle grilled cheese, and the BLAT with fries. The staff couldn't be more accommodating and lovely, especially Don, he's an amazing person and such a wonderful ambassador for Nipton. This place is perfect for families as well. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This place looked really cool, especially with the Eco cabins and the teepees! But the management of this place is a bit scatterbrained, so be warned about your reservation. I booked this place before online booking was available. I had a hard time getting someone to call me back so I just kept calling. When I did reach someone, I made a reservation for two nights. My kids, my husband and I were all super excited to be sleeping in a teepee! Oh, and by the looks from the photos, it was going to be great! About a week before our travels, I emailed them to confirm our reservation. The next day, I got an email response saying that my reservation was canceled. They basically completely overrode our reservation so that they could accommodate this huge 4/20 event. They did offer us a free campsite, but then we would have to bring all of our camping gear, which made no sense for 2 nights (this was part of a longer trip). We had no recourse at all and nowhere to stay! They asked if we could change our dates. Well, we could have if they had given us more notice, as I'm sure they knew about the 4/20 event at least a week before we found out about it! With only 1 well notice, Nipton didn't give us enough notice to make other arrangements. I wonder if I hadn't emailed them if they wouldn't even have told us. That means we would have shown up in the middle of the desert in the evening with no where to stay! I would give this place 0 stars if I could. If you want to be sure to have a reservation, you should stay somewhere else. You don't want to be in the desert with no where to stay. This place looks really cool, and we were really excited about it, but they basically screwed us on a reservation to accommodate a larger party. It's not very hospitable for being in the hospitality industry and it was a big downer for our trip. The owner, Don, tried emailing, calling and texting but kept bailing on the times we were supposed to chat. I finally gave up trying to get in touch, especially since I was on vacation and in the desert with spotty reception. This sort of behavior has no recourse, so at least I want other people to know before they book. IF YOU INSIST ON STAYING HERE, YOU MIGHT WANT TO BOOK 2 SPOTS AND CANCEL THE SECOND ONE AS YOU GET CLOSER TO THE DATE. #nipton #magicalnipton read more

Magical Nipton is one of my favorite places i've ever been. So unique, and the vibe is always good and the food is so tasty! read more

Magical Nipton - The Avocado Toast is too good!!! - Campgrounds Near Me - Nipton, California

Stopped in Nipton for a couple days on my way back from Vegas and it was AWESOME! The vastness of the desert out here is incredible and hard to put in to words. Stayed in one of their mod homes which had a roof terrace for star gazing and they had a big bon fire going at night. Met a ton of cool people and had amazing food. The black truffle burger is an 11/10. Was a truly amazing experience all around and I will definitely be back. Magical Nipton is for sure magical read more

Came here 8/8/2019 and it was the best experience. I loved the environment. The people were great. It was nice and cozy inside the tipis. Very clean, restrooms and bathing area were spotless. It was very comfortable. They have a little grill outside of your tipi so you can enjoy the scenic stars with friends or family. I'm so happy to have seen this location I can't wait to go again read more

Neat place to visit and stay!! Food was fantastic!! Bet fantastic!! Tpee experience fantastic!!

Stopped by on our way to nevada and we were not disappointed one bit! From the trading post/gift shop to all the really cool art sculpture's by the camp grounds and the ice cold beer at the saloon, this place is amazing! The staff really brought it all together, super friendly and down to earth.....Nipton Ca truely is magical!!! read more

Awesome campground and staff! Very quiet and clean I would definitely recommend stopping here just to check out the area and all the off-roading that is close by. read more

Defiantly a adventure, good food. Don't judge a book by its cover. Cool art and strange at the same time

We arrived late at night and had no trouble finding the teepee. It's very cozy. The beds were comfortable. I enjoyed the sound of the train, actually added to the atmosphere of the place. In the morning, we were given some historical background about the town that used to be there and the buildings still remaining. The trading post has some neat books, crafts, etc. I bought a great stargazing book there. It's a peaceful place with hot showers in a separate building. Coffee and pastries are available at the trading post and complimentary to guests. Restaurant opens at 11:00. read more

What a cool surprise find off the beaten path. Looking for a place to crash on our journey home and stumbled upon this place. Really cool atmosphere, just like you're out in the wild west. Food was unexpectedly good, service friendly. Definitely an experience. Highly recommend. read more

Hospitality exceeds expectations! Clean store, restrooms, and cafe! Menu is accommodating to various diets.

Quiet, beautiful. It has its own restaurant, brewing company, store and outdoor art displays. This trippy little town on the border is a great little getaway. With extremely cheap camping or rving opportunities I would suggest you visit Nipton. Our stay so far has been magical with trains, dustdevils, uniquely good beer, art and peacefully quiet but loud environment. (Trains, strong wind but quiet as far as other people and cars). It gets very hot here but the Nipton oasis breeze gives you a sense of tranquillity. The art installations are wonders and the quirky town vibe brings life into this otherwise desolate place. read more

We enjoyed our stay here! The tipi exceeded our expectations and the amenities were nice to have around us. The King Size bed we had was suuuuper comfy! The saloon area is really neat along with the trading post. Beers were 5 bucks each and a bison burger with fries or veggie burger with fries was around 14 dollars each, fried pickles were more than 5 dollars. The next time we come back we will be bringing our own food to cook since the meals were pricey and were nothing impressive. We brought our own drinks so we didn't buy any more beers/soda at the saloon. Besides that, everyone here is extremely friendly, the tipis and eco cabins are pet friendly and the art surrounding you is really cool. Bring your own wood for a fire, bring plenty of blankets, and enjoy the stars at night. The train that goes by is pretty cool to watch when it does but it is very loud so keep that in mind. This is a gem of a place and we will definitely return! :) read more