Black Canyon Campground
Reviewed May. 9, 2023

Loved it. No cell service but Starlink works!

Loved this campground. Only 20 minutes from Santa Fe (and Trader Joes) but feels much more remote. They're not kidding when they warn about no cell service (there is a payphone if you need it, though!), but Starlink worked like a dream during the days when we needed to logon for work.

We stayed in one of the smaller campsites (site 8) but loved it. The site backed up to a creek that our dogs loved playing in and was relaxing to listen to. There are quite a few people that come up just to hike the Black Canyon trail and you'll see them walk by, but otherwise this was a quiet campground.

When we stayed, the water spigots on the campground were out of service, but we'd been warned about that and came prepared. But other than that, the campground is very well maintained and cared for. I took short videos of the campsites that were vacant the morning we left and am posting those. Would recommend site 12, if it's available. It is large, backs up to the creek, and is close to the vault toilets (which are as good as vault toilets can be!). Will definitely be back!

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  • Review photo of Black Canyon Campground by Sara B., May 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Black Canyon Campground by Sara B., May 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Black Canyon Campground by Sara B., May 9, 2023
  • Review photo of Black Canyon Campground by Sara B., May 9, 2023