Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

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.

Camp site features

Across 36 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 36 sites
ADA accessible: 35 of 36 sites
Longest RV: 61 ft
Largest party: 12 people

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 1 PM.

Reviews

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Laura T

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Wonderful campground! Quiet, big sites. Vault toilets were not bad. Campground host (Tia) was friendly and helpful.

Nicole P

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Reviewed 20 days ago

What a great campsite just outside of Santa Fe. The leaves were changing and it was a bit chilly but the sites were great and facilities clean.

Dona M

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Reviewed 22 days ago

Great campground with beautiful spots! We’ll be back!

Richard C

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Reviewed 23 days ago

We arrived after heavy rain for two or three days. The camp ground was well designed to handle the rain and excess water. We did enjoy the sound of the extra water flowing through the drainage ditches. The camp space was big enough and far enough away from the nearby campsite to give us privacy. Cell coverage was limited, however we welcomed that. We would stay here again when in Santa Fe.

Oliverio B

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Reviewed 23 days ago

Amazing place and clean sites.

Rick B

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Reviewed a month ago

Lack of potable water should be notes in big letters right under the campground name

Availability

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