Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.84167, -105.83333
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 505-753-7331
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About 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 st
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 25 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 12 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 9.6 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 42 designated routes (29 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Basin | National forest campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Aspen Basin | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Aspen Basin Campground | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| TP Camp Site | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Nambe Falls Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Gorham Scout Ranch | Private campground | 5.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.