Established Camping
Black Canyon Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 2, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 2, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
About
National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest
Overview
At 8475 feet in elevation, Black Canyon Campground is in a great location to experience some of the finest mountain scenery the Southwest has to offer. The facility is newly renovated and provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Campers can enjoy warm days and cool weather in the summer months, providing a scenic getaway from the desert heat.
Recreation
Hikers enjoy a pleasant hiking 1.5-mile trail that loops around the campground and into the surrounding forest. Several additional hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are located nearby. The Pecos Wilderness can be accessed eight miles from the campground, with many trails leading to majestic peaks and through valleys, canyons and forested groves. Many recreation opportunities exist along Highway 475, both above and below Black Canyon Campground, including hiking and biking trails and picnic areas. In the winter, the area offers both Nordic and alpine skiing.
Facilities
The campground offers many single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. Some sites are designated as walk-to sites for tent camping only. A few are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. The highway to the campground is paved. There is currently no water available on the campground, bring your own water.The campground is adjacent to New Mexico's Hyde State Park, where a dump station is available.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine, aspen and fir trees. A good mix of sun and shade is found throughout the area. Many beautiful views are found in the surrounding forest.
contact_info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (505) 753-7331 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located about seven miles northeast of the town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This unique town is known for its cultural heritage, art galleries and museums.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Cozy slice of paradise
I spent one evening in mid October and was overjoyed with my experience.
20 minutes outside of Santa Fe it feels like could be hours away from civilization.
Be aware I lost all cell service as soon as we started into the mountains so expect to be disconnected during your stay.
There are about 30 campsites of which can only be reserved in person. (At least according to the website) a few sites are designated as first come first serve and can’t be reserved at all. We got to the campground around 3pm and was able to find the one open FCFS site.
Water is currently out at this campground and I heard a few folk mentioning it’s been under repair for some time.
So bring water and firewood and if you use first come first serve you’ll need 10$ cash to leave in the pay box.
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Easy drive to Santa Fe
Lots of tourists.
Near historic Santa Fe
This was a beautiful, well-maintained campground that is also nicely developed for convenience of campers. Also, conveniently located if you want to explore the history and culture of beautiful Santa Fe. A couple of issues; campsites are fairly close to each other, lack of sunlight, due to its location in the canyon, and no cell service. Definitely do not mess some of the great hikes nearby, along with the gorgeous high Alpine environment up and around ski Santa Fe.
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Location
Black Canyon Campground is located in New Mexico
Directions
From downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, travel north on Washington Avenue to Artist Road (Hyde Park Road/State Route 475) and turn right. Continue for 7 miles to Black Canyon Campground.
Address
SANTA FE
NM
Coordinates
35.8416667 N
105.8333333 W