Santa Barbara Campground
Santa Barbara Campground is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: water.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 36.08910, -105.61010
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Santa Barbara Campground
Overview Santa Barbara Campground is situated nicely on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness area and next to Rio Santa Barbara, a beautiful and healthy trout stream. Recreation This is a great drop off point for hikers and horseback riders seeking close access to the Pecos Wilderness and Jicarita Peak. Facilities The campground has 15 single sites, each containing a table and fire ring; two double sites, each containing two tables and a fire ring; one triple site containing three tables and a fire ring; and two quad sites containing four tables and a fire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets and trash removal are provided. There are no horse facilites within the campground. First-come, first-served sites are available. Natural Features Santa Barbara is located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,900 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights. Nearby Attractions Trail access to Jicarita Peak, with close access to North Truchas Peak, Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco are all nearby. All are within 8-15 miles from the campground. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 43 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 33 mi
- Propane
- Zia Propane · 6.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 81 designated routes (238 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Hodges Dispersed Recreation Area | National forest camping area | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Trampas Campground | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
| Trampas Medio Campground | Private campground | 4.8 mi | — | — |
| Llanito Frio Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
| Comales Campground | Private campground | 5.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.