Hikers and nature enthusiasts will find Santa Fe Treehouse Camp positioned on a mesa offering 180-degree mountain views, accessible via a dirt road that winds through forested terrain. The campground sits about 30 minutes from Santa Fe, providing both seclusion and city access for resupply runs.
The property features a mix of tent sites and treehouse accommodations scattered among pine trees, with some guests noting the distinct scent of pine upon arrival. An outdoor kitchen includes a refrigerator and stove, while hot showers and flush toilets provide standard amenities. Teresa appreciates the "bathrooms with hand soap, shampoo, and kleenex" that add comfort to the camping experience. A short hiking trail leads to a waterfall, and the mesa location allows for stargazing away from city lights.
Several reviewers mention the quiet atmosphere, broken only by wind through trees and hummingbird activity. The dirt access road can become bumpy after monsoon rains but remains passable for low-clearance vehicles. Cell service is available, and pets are welcome throughout the property.
Santa Fe Treehouse Camp works well for campers seeking a forested base camp with mountain views, particularly those planning to explore both wilderness areas and Santa Fe's cultural attractions.
Description
The Santa Fe Treehouse Camp and wilderness preserve is a non-smoking facility.
It features 156 acres of highland forest. The land is covered in juniper, piñon, and ponderosa pine, and various cactus. Guests enjoy seeing broad-winged, black-chinned and Rufus hummingbirds, shy cottontail rabbits, skittish lizards, grey fox and more.
The amenities included with your reservation are all-hours access to the Camper's Nest & Cookery with a stove, microwave, propane grill, coffee maker (bring your own ground coffee, sugar and creamer), plates, bowls, cooking and eating utensils. Also available is the communal restroom and shower building. All guests are required to recycle and compost as per our mission of sustainability.
The camp is located about 20 minutes from Museum Hill, 25 minutes from Meow Wolf, Old Town Santa Fe Plaza and just 15 minutes to delicious food at Harry's Roadhouse, Jambo Bobcat Bite or Cafe Fina. Tree House Camp land borders the Santa Fe National Forest and Pecos Wilderness Area. There are beautiful views and access to Shaggy Peak, the southernmost tip of the Rocky Mountains and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Wander our various hiking trails to enjoy a 20 minute hike to a creek (in wet weather) or climb up Shaggy Peak ( seasoned hikers only please!). We look forward to sharing this unique, magical place with you in the “Land of Enchantment."
NOTE: We are up 1.3 miles of dirt road with 2 steep hills and some bumps. We are not near public transportation so you will need your own vehicle. Be aware that the roads can be snowy, icy or muddy in early spring, late fall and winter, and rutted due to rains in the summer. At those times of the year we recommend a car with front-wheel, all wheel or four-wheel drive and good traction tires.
Please add any guests 13 years and up to your reservation as adult. (0-4 years old free, 5-12 years old 1/2 price child fee you pay upon arrival with cash, Zelle, Venmo or PayPal. ) Please also plan to pay the $10 dog fee (up to 3 dogs)/ per night . We do not add this into the payments online since not all of the hosting sites we use have that option and it allows us to know that everyone with a dog will owe the dog fee.
Since the camp is minimally lit to see the stars we recommend you bring a flashlight and consider arriving while it is still light out. It makes locating us easier and you will get to experience our beautiful sunsets and have more time to enjoy this enchanted hilltop**! **
Checkin times are 4-8PM Spring, Fall and Winter and 4:00-9:45pm in Summer. Please do not come before 4pm without prior permission. Let me know your ETA and keep me informed of delays.
Once you have located your site you are welcome to leave and come back after the normal check in time without a fee but please be as quiet as possible.
Cellphone reception can be spotty for some carriers, Verizon works the best here. Wifi calling is helpful.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 3, 2025 through May 20, 2026.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 3, 2025 through May 20, 2026.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundSanta Fe Treehouse Camp is located in New Mexico
Directions
Drive to the very end of Treehouse Rd and turn right through the gate at 46. The home/office is the first building. Registration paperwork is in a plastic bin across from the office at the Welcome Kiosk. Fill out the registration/release form (if you haven't already filled it out online at https://wildernessinstitute.org/tree-house-waiver/) and ring the doorbell at the blue office door. If we don't answer place the forms through the small window. Fill out your name and the word campsite on the Check Out form and place it on your car dashboard. Fill it out and place it through the office door window the last day when you depart.
Coordinates
35.58816003517872 N
105.84317005551571 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/17/26
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 4/17/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 34 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 1 hr 12 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 29 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 2 min from Pueblo, CO
