Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
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.
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.
Need to Know
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.
Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground
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.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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SANTA FE NM
Physical
704 Hyde Park Rd. Santa Fe NM 87501
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 505-753-7331
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 004, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 025, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 028, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 022, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 003, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 011, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Walk To
- Site 013, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BLACK CANYON , Type Standard Nonelectric
