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Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm)

Santa Fe National Forest

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What to know before booking

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 campground offers many single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. The campground is situated in a forest of pine, aspen and fir trees.

max Stay

14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

36 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 036

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 012

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

59 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 009

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

33 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 016

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

49 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 006

BLACK CANYON

WALK TO

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 007

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

24 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 028

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 020

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

27 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 014

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

28 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 015

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 003

BLACK CANYON

WALK TO

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 032

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

34 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 008

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

32 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 013

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

61 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 025

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 010

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 034

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

41 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 002

BLACK CANYON

WALK TO

0 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 011

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 018

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 026

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 021

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

27 ft

vehicle

8

people

Yes

shade

Site 031

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

39 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Site 017

BLACK CANYON

STANDARD NONELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

8

people

Full

shade

Important notices

Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Cellular coverage is limited inside the Campground.
Click here for more information about the Santa Fe National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Common questions

How do I book Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm)?

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