Presa by Quemada ruins | Wild Camping

October 18th, 2023 by andrebacon

Did not reach the place. I stop like 1km before. Like it. I just wana sleep.

September 16th, 2022 by sailgalene

Wonderful spot. Nobody around. Nobody to pay. The road is ruff but passable at slow speeds and worth the trip in.

August 26th, 2022 by Adrian

The road in is pretty bumpy and potholed so we slide into one of the plentiful grassy spots on the road in and spent the night there instead of driving the full 4km to the lake.

May 3rd, 2020 by gtrezeguet7

finally we stayed 5 days. We went to see the pyramid "Salas de colones"

April 30th, 2020 by gtrezeguet7

wonderful place. There is a pretty view of the lake and the mountains. Rt behind there is the site of La QUEMADA. We were able to walk to the site next to La Ciudadela. Extraordinary view. Plan to cook on the barbecue. A 2G signal exists in Telcel. We stayed 3 nights

April 13th, 2020 by lyndsay1986

We stayed in this area for two nights. The first night we parked at the iOverlander coordinates and were going to leave the next day because it was surrounded by insane amounts of cow sh*t. It was quiet and safe, but we didn't think it was worth hanging around for. Then we went for a little walkabout and found another really cool spot. Amidst the cactus, someone has put a lot of time and effort into building a little campsite out here. Encircled by rocks and cactus and under the shade of a few larger trees, someone cleared a space and built a mud and stone fireplace and rock fire pit.
To ensure this place stays relatively private for the person who built it , we won't post the coordinates, but challenge you all to go exploring!
Someone has obviously put a lot of work into this spot, so please take care of it. We raked it with sticks and made sure to pile the cow patties into one spot near the mud and stone fireplace (they use dried out cow patties for fuel). Pack out all your stuff.
The entrance is tight, so vans and trucks and cars only. Big rigs won't fit. Extra tall sprinters won't fit.

November 28th, 2019 by paicanuck

The dirt road entrance off the highway is 1 mile south of the entrance to the Quemada Ruins. It is a very rough road in. I was there in late November and there were still huge puddles and mud from the rainy season. My all-wheel drive Subaru Outback made it in and out fine. At the end of the track at the reservoir is a large area with cement tables and BBQ structures. It is ranching country so cowboys and cowgirls ride by frequently. There is quite a bit of trash around. I picked up almost a full black garbage bag around my site and could have continued but it started getting dark. You can see the Quemada Ruins from the camping spot. It wasn’t one of my favourite spots to stop but it was quiet and isolated, which I like.

February 3rd, 2019 by catherineinlove

About 1km past the ruins entrance going west, there is a dirt road. It takes you to the reservoir south of the ruins. It’s a bumpy dirt road between the fields; you’ll see cows and the occasional roadrunner. Cows make cow pies, so some of that around. Very safe and peaceful!! Dark and stars!! No services. The guards at the ruins gave us this alternative; beautiful views..oh and there are fire pits!