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· Madrid, Santa Fe, New Mexico

20 acres hosted by Kim S.

1 RV/tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Best in New Mexico: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Kim is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Set above the historic town of Madrid N.M. is Waldo Mesa. The location of past mining operations and stunning Vista's.The campsite is 0.9 miles off highway 14 in the historic town of Madrid and up to the mesa. Site 1 can accommodate RV's and tall setups as well as tents. The hill going to the site is short, approx. 0.2 ml. Its dirt and rock and a little steep but everything from bikes, motorcycles, sedans and buses can easily navagate without bottoming out, just take it slow. It has beautiful mesa views with plenty of privacy and nice outhouse within 50 yards. Madrid and sister village, Cerrillos are loaded with places to explore on foot or by other means. Both towns are very rich in history, from past ocean existance to Native American civilizations, silver and gold mining to booming wartime coalmining industries, to ghost towns.

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158 ratings · 134 reviews

Martha W.recommends

October 28, 2024

Mesa top camping

Kim was welcoming and kind, and her place was unique and eclectic in all the right ways. So much amazing artwork, both in the cemetery and around the rest of the property. The outhouse was clean and cute, as was the campsite area. And the view from the top of the mesa is unmatched! Couple of things to mention for future campers: 1. The road up is no joke. I’d recommend a vehicle with some clearance as the minivan did scrape bottom a number of times on the way up and down. Take it very slow and you’ll make it, but be prepared for a journey. (And make sure you grab any supplies before heading up because you are likely not gonna want to drive it any more times than you need to!) 2. There was no cell service between Los Cerillos and Madrid (at least on the AT&T network) so make sure you set your map before you lose service or you’ll find yourself backtracking to the highest point to get a signal so you can map the route, like I had to do. (There was cell service once we reached the top of the mesa/campsite.) Thanks for the hospitality, Kim!

Jeffrey G.

October 13, 2024

Mesa top camping

We did not end up staying. The drive in was very rough, no bottoming out, just very rough. It's fine for car or truck bed camping, but I would not drive a camper in here again. We have a slide in truck camper for reference. When we got to the top, there was no indication where to park. Between that and the road, we headed somewhere else. Kim, contacted us the next day and apologized profusely along with refunding our money. All good from our view, just be aware of how you camp.

Steve S.recommends

October 11, 2024

Mesa top camping

I love this location. It’s great. It’s up on top of a Mesa with stunning view. Kim is very gracious host. I’ve stayed here before and I’ll stay here again.

Danessa G.recommends

October 7, 2024

Mesa top camping

Lovely getaway

Kimmy was such a great host. She guided us to our camp site and gave us tips on our stay. Her two pups were very friendly! Our site overlooked the whole valley with the town of Madrid right behind. Coyotes came out at 3am and 6am like clockwork. It was an amazing stay.

Clay C.

October 7, 2024

Mesa top camping

2nd time staying here. It’s perfect. The campfire set up with the view is incredible. Great privacy.

Alvis S.recommends

October 2, 2024

Mesa top camping

High mesa with good views and unique atmosphere, host was prepared for our visit and came over to visit. Campsite was clean and ready for camping.

Location

Madrid, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Pueblos and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking