Pecos Canyon State Park manages this established campground with hookups and pet-friendly policies. Tererro Campground accepts reservations, providing a structured option for RV and tent campers within the state park system. The facility sits in the mountainous terrain of northern New Mexico, where elevation and seasonal weather patterns affect camping conditions year-round.
Campers exploring camping spots around Pecos Canyon State Park will find several nearby alternatives, including Jack's Creek Campground less than two miles south. State park management typically means consistent maintenance schedules and established check-in procedures. Reservations help secure sites during peak seasons when mountain camping draws higher demand.
Description
This high-elevation, forested park situated near Santa Fe, NM, offers prime mountain camping and world-class trout fishing on the Pecos River and its tributaries. The park is surrounded by the Santa Fe National Forest, including the nearby Pecos Wilderness.
New Mexico is beginning our Outdoor Recreation Plan and needs your input! The plan will:
- Address the state and nation's outdoor recreation trends and their economic impacts
- Inventory the state's resources and address how best to protect them
- Help determine the state's priorities for awarding federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Current Pecos Canyon State Park does not have running water, electricity hook ups or sewer
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 6 Alerts are In Effect
There are 6 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Dispersed camping is not allowed with-In Pecos Canyon State Park. You must remain within the boundaries of your reserved campsite. Please contact Park Staff if there is a need to move.
Tents must remain within the premises of sites reserved.
Stage I Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited except in State Park developed camp and picnic grounds where grills and stoves are provided by the State Park. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site, or while standing in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material.
Make it your goal to extinguish hot coals. If your campfire is too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave. Drown it with water, stir it with a shovel, and repeat until your campfire is out cold! Learn more from Smokey Bear.
Please bring proof of your reservation with you to your campsite.
THE CUSTOMER MUST CONTACT THE PARK TO ADVISE THEM OF LATE ARRIVAL THE SITE WILL BE RELEASED FOR RESERVATIONS / FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ON THE SECOND DAY AFTER 4:00 P.M.. NO REFUND WILL BE DUE.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundTererro Campground — Pecos Canyon State Park is located in New Mexico
Address
1220 S. St. Francis
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Coordinates
35.86602806852543 N
105.66354468429068 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 51 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 27 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 4 hrs 43 min from Farmington, NM
- 4 hrs 50 min from Pueblo, CO
