Tarantula Ranch Vineyard

Take a step outside the ordinary for a perfectly placed adventure.

Sometimes, you just need a place to stay the night. Nothing wrong with that, but when you’re ready for lodgings that are as much a part of the adventure, look no further than Tarantula Ranch Vineyard in Amargosa Valley.

Take a moment to let that sink in…a vineyard lodging named for a feared spider on the doorstep of Death Valley National Park. What else would you expect in Nevada? Tarantula Ranch is the perfect fit for anyone exploring the southern Nevada desert, especially those looking to check the stayed-at-super-cool-lodgings box.

Situated just outside the border town of Amargosa, Tarantula Ranch is the home of Brandon and Sunshine Schmidt and their three kids. Hailing from Oregon, the couple fell in love with the area and its proximity to the park. So in 2020, they took a chance on an 8-acre ranch and vineyard and haven’t looked back.

Tarantula Ranch offers five dry camping spots, one RV hookup, three “glamping” trailers (see previous page), and one small guesthouse. The adorable guesthouse has a queen bed, couch, kitchenette, and private outdoor shower. The trailers accommodate two with a queen bed and storage space.

Uncommon Overnighters

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You'll also get Adirondack chairs and a table outside, plus spectacular views of the vineyard and soaring mountain peaks. Clever compostable toilets, a shared kitchen, and an awesome outdoor bathhouse round out the accommodations, along with fire pits, cornhole, and plenty of gathering spaces for your troop and for making friends with fellow campers.

Hiking trails in every direction, unfathomable sunsets, and inky-black night skies are free of charge, as are the memories you’ll make at this one-of-a-kind stay.

Travel Nevada Pro Tip

They really do grow grapes and make wine here. If you’d like to be part of the fun, book your stay during the growing season of JulyAugust. You can look forward to a winemaking experience, which will take you from harvesting to bottling with a free tasting at the end of the day!

Gather your people and hit the road as you participate in the ultimate outdoor experience: Travel Nevada’s Death Valley Rally. On your first stop, explore the many offerings of Pahrump through exciting off-roading excursions, sample sips at any of our wineries, or give a toast at Stonewise Mead & Cidery or Desert Cane Rum Distillery. Explore the endless possibilities of Pahrump at VisitPahrump.com