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Mesa top camping

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· Madrid, Santa Fe, New Mexico
20 acres hosted by Kim S.
1 RV/tent site
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Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Kim is a Star Host
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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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Biking
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Fishing
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Desert
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Lake
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156 ratings · 132 reviews
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jake H.recommends
September 26, 2024
Mesa top camping
Kim was extremely helpful the whole time I was there, even brought me up water for my camper! Beautiful spot, would highly recommend!
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Gwenaelle C.doesn't recommend
September 2, 2024
Mesa top camping
we didn't find the place...so we can neither recommend nor advise...
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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
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Hosted by Kim S.

Joined in November 2019
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