Madrid Falls Road

4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Few routes offer as many camping opportunities as Madrid Falls Road. Making even the drive to the campground more memorable, Madrid Falls Road takes a long, steep climb to the top of a mesa where all camping is located. For those looking to explore, the end of the 5.3-mile route offers hiking oppo...Read More
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Highlights of Madrid Falls Road

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Highest Elevation
4525 ft
Shape of Trail
Connector
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
Madrid Falls Road
Nearest Town
Presidio
Nearest Services
Presidio
Management Agency
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
District
Big Bend Ranch State Park

Overview

Few routes offer as many camping opportunities as Madrid Falls Road. Making even the drive to the campground more memorable, Madrid Falls Road takes a long, steep climb to the top of a mesa where all camping is located. For those looking to explore, the end of the 5.3-mile route offers hiking opportunities to both Madrid Falls, an overlook of Fresno Canyon, and the Crawford-Smith House near the end of Fresno Canyon Road. So whether you’re looking to camp at one of the numerous campsites, explore Madrid Falls, or merely want to try your driving skills along the steep incline, come check out Madrid Falls Road!

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15 Waypoints
47 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
5 Community Reviews
1 Video
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