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96% Recommend183 ratings · 159 reviews
Great proximity to Madrid! Unique and beautiful camp with sweeping 270 degrees views! Fun vibe—about a 20 minute nice walk into town-no need to move your rig. Thanks Kim!
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Frank M.
5 reviews
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· October 2025
Cool, funky spot. Nice and secluded. Would come again!
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Willie O.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
16 ft travel trailer ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Awesome views and the cemetery is fascinating. Kim is a sweet, gracious host and made us feel so welcome.
We were very grateful for our 4-wheel drive truck on the way up and down the mesa!
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Nika Q.
2 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful views and quiet. Quirky property with a cemetery (campsite is behind it near the edge of the mesa). The road to the site is rough and definitely requires higher clearance and 4WD/AWD. We made it up slowly in our electric mid-size SUV, not without a few sketchy bumps underneath. I couldn’t imagine a sedan having great success up the road (big rocks, big dips and eroded areas, and mud in areas after a rain). Just FYI!
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Catie C.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Great camp spot. Perfect set up for sunsets and sunrises. Continuous breeze blowing across the Mesa. Quiet and peaceful. Will definitely be back!
H J M.
2 reviews
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· September 2025
The Edge was such a fun and funky place to stay! It’s about 1.5 miles from town so is quiet and up on the mesa—great for sunsets. The Land of the Dead was a nice treat as well, make sure to spend time there, looking at all the graves. Kim was a very gracious host, communicable and kind. Would stay here again!
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Riley F.
4 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Overall we had a good experience. The camp site was closer to the cemetery than we expected. The host stopped by to say hello.
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Scarlet S.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· August 2025
It's a magical locale. The views are spectacular. I enjoyed everything about camping here. Kim S is a great host and gave me clear directions. I appreciated that she checked in to see how I was doing. I'm bummed I missed the concert on the stage. Music under the stars in the "Land of the Dead" which is really a more alive location than the lives many people live hustling around in chaotic lives. I'll be back.
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Kim L.
4 months on Hipcamp
Great mesa spot with fantastic views and great shelter hangout area, aka the Love Lounge. Spend time wandering the nearby Madrid cemetery. Wonderful experience and we want to come back!
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Joyce Y.
4 reviews
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· August 2025
We absolutely loved the mesa overlook! What a uniquely beautiful place. I only wish that we were able to stay longer. Thanks for everything Kim!
Danielle N.
5 reviews
I loved the view from the mesa, especially the sunrise. The site was very quiet and peaceful and I slept very well. I enjoyed walking in the nearby cemetery. The outhouse is the best I have ever seen.
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Janet M.
7 reviews
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· July 2025
Friendly cemetery + amazing views!
13 ft travel trailer ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
This really was an unbelievable site! It was out in nature and also a local treat. The cemetery that is just nearby is not just a traditional cemetery but the Land of the Dead where there are beautiful, artistic markers and space to enjoy yourself. This isn't a sad place, but a celebration of life. If you need your creative juices recharged, this site works from all angles! All sorts of surprises await even including a friendly, glowing outhouse with a solar light lit path. We also had a friendly visit from the owner's dog, who really was just the sweetest! A campsite itself looks out upon a beautiful view and is very private and spacious. There's a parking area and an area with seating to look out on the views. Kim came out to visit us and answer any questions we had. It was a wonderful experience! The road up was a white-knuckle experience, but like the instructions said, we took it slow and we were able to make it without four-wheel drive. And it was worth it!
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Mel N.
2 reviews
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· July 2025
17 ft pop-up camper ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Stayed over night and had a great stay. Good views and nice camp site. Kim came to my site to introduce here dogs and had a nice chat with her. Would stay here again for sure.
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James G.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
22 ft campervan · With kids ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Outstanding views of a beautiful world! We missed sunset but woke up for sunrise and were not disappointed. The walk to the outhouse is well lit and the place has great energy. A bumpy ride up to the Mesa is rewarded with peaceful sanctuary!
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Timothy H.
3 reviews
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· June 2025
This camp is just TOO COOL! We drove right to the camp, with no directional issue(s). I would say a daylight arrival made it simpler. The table at the camp needs repair/replacement. The cemetery completes the gifts this camp offers.
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Kurt S.
7 years on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
We loved it! The cemetery was awesome! The road leading to it was bumpy but worth it
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Cole M.
9 months on Hipcamp
The area was well planned. She had an outdoor sofa and the outhouse was as clean as can be . The road in was a little rough. My GPS from HC website to me off course but a very nice in town helped with directions. Met Kim and she was super nice and welcoming.
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Angie L.
3 reviews
Great site. Kim was a jewel! Wind was very high followed by a day full of snow. Great place for a quick trip
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Jay A.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
19 ft campervan ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
This was our second time camping on Kim’s land, and we again enjoyed the peaceful vibe, silence and great views from the mesa top, Kim is a welcoming and caring host, and we look forward to returning on our next trip through the area.
John K.
28 reviews
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· April 2025
25 ft Class C · With pets ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Kim has a very special spot here and I’m so glad we were able to stay. Gorgeous view of the canyon and mesa, plus a very special cemetery to explore. I was glad we were driving a high clearance vehicle for the road up from town, so be mindful of that. But Kim was very kind and we hope to be able to return again some time.
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Cassy G.
5 reviews
The site was nice and great for a tent. The view was beautiful. Our kids enjoyed pretending to perform on the stage nearby. The outhouse is kept well. The tavern downtown is open even during the winter season. The food was very good there.
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Nicholle V.
5 years on Hipcamp
Great little spot with a view! Beautiful sunset and sunrise. Kim was a friendly host who provided perfect institutions. Highly recommend! Had a wonderful 1 night stay in my rooftop tent with my son and our dog. Peaceful and quiet aside from the wind. Quick overnight retreat from Santa Fe. A+++
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Joe F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Amazing Views and Hosts.
12 ft travel trailer ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
Our dog loved being able to run free and not being tied up like most campgrounds. We will definitely visit again when we are in the area. Thanks for everything.
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Howard R.
3 reviews
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· December 2024
16 ft car · With pets ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
We had a great time car camping on Kim’s land! Great sunset and sunrise views as well as an incredibly starry night. Easy to get to with our crosstrek and Kim was very friendly and helpful in getting us set up. Would definitely stay again!
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Jacob T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Don't show up after dark...directions were unclear and markers were non existent. Couldn't get ahold of the host so just parked in a random place, slept a couple hours and left without ever even setting up...
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Kyle K.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
8 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
"The Edge" at 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!
Martha W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· October 2024
23 ft Class C ·
"The Edge" at 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.
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Jeffrey G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
30 ft travel trailer ·
"The Edge" at 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.
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Steve S.
8 reviews
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.
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Danessa G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
15 ft campervan ·
"The Edge" at Mesa top camping
2nd time staying here. It’s perfect. The campfire set up with the view is incredible. Great privacy.
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Clay C.
4 reviews
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Los Cerrillos, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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