John K.recommendsApril 20, 2024
Mesa top camping
Just outside the quirky town of Madrid, this site offers great views of the surrounding area. You earn it -- the road to the mesa top is rough and steep in places, though passable if you take it slowly.
Charles S.recommendsApril 17, 2024
Mesa top camping
On the Edge
We found Kim to be an especially good host. She answered questions that came up during our stay quickly. She provided very helpful information about the area.
Madrid, the town her "on the edge" campsite overlooked is a great find. It was full of friendly people who are quite talented. We spent a full day in town and Kim's site is the spot to stay.
The cemetery near our campsite is worth the trip as well. The original memorials made you feel part of the town.
Tony Z.recommendsApril 13, 2024
Mesa top camping
Surreal Experience; worth it? YES!
It was quiet, private and has great views. The road up to the Mesa is bumpy but not a difficult (I hauled a Globetrotter Airstream up there). It's just above the town of Madrid (mad'-drid, not ma-drid') New Mexico (Wild Hogs movie). To be honest, my favorite part was the nearby cemetery. It's not your ordinary cemetery, but is downright fascinating and it comes with a music stage to boot. The whole scene is soo 'New Mexican', you have to walk through it to fully appreciate it.
Paula H.recommendsApril 13, 2024
Mesa top camping
Unique and lovely
We really enjoyed staying on the Mesa above Madrid. It was a favorite on our trip. Our site was quiet and private and had a beautiful view over the valley. The adjacent cemetery was so interesting and quirky, with a combination of historic and more recent graves, all lovingly tended. The outhouse was immaculately clean. We would enjoy staying there again. Kim, the host, was warm and welcoming, and she filled us in on some the history of Madrid and the cemetery.
Alec H.recommendsApril 5, 2024
Mesa top camping
Awesome view! Great communication by the host. It was a very relaxing time and the town where there are some lovely shops and a fun bar are just a short walk down the road. I will definitely be staying there again.
Emil R.recommendsApril 2, 2024
Mesa top camping
This was a very pleasant and relaxing tent camping experience.