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Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

A view of a campsite with pines and restroom in the background.
A campground sign with the words Black Canyon with a road and trees in the background.
Trailhead sign.
A payphone located underneath a  wooden kiosk with a green metal roof.
Information and Fee area

Featured amenities

Parking
Restrooms

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 17

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 18

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
006, Loop: BLACK CANYON
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
011, Loop: BLACK CANYON
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (470)

What Guests Are Saying

Black Canyon Campground is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facilities, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favored spot for campers. The spacious sites, friendly camp hosts, and proximity to hiking trails and Santa Fe enhance the overall experience. However, the lack of water has been a consistent issue, and some visitors have reported problems with caterpillar infestations and site accessibility.

Review Summary

4.2
470 reviews
5
52.6%
247
4
26.2%
123
3
12.3%
58
2
3.8%
18
1
5.1%
24

Guy G

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

4

Excellent location close to town but still in a lovely forest. Nice large campsites.

Guy G

Verified

October 14, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

4

Excellent location close to town but still in a lovely forest. Nice large campsites.

Evan B

Verified

October 12, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

2

Why is there no water? I camped here many times between 2000 and 2017, and it is a wonderful campground, when there is water!

Evan B

Verified

October 12, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

2

Why is there no water? I camped here many times between 2000 and 2017, and it is a wonderful campground, when there is water!

Carol H

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON

5

We really enjoyed this campground. It is very clean and just the right amount of space and facilities. We liked having a trailhead within the campground, too. Accessibility to the beautiful aspen trails further up the road was a nice surprise for us, too.

The only negative you can't control is the rainy conditions didn't allow us to sit outside much at night.

We hope to be back someday.

Carol H

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON

5

We really enjoyed this campground. It is very clean and just the right amount of space and facilities. We liked having a trailhead within the campground, too. Accessibility to the beautiful aspen trails further up the road was a nice surprise for us, too.

The only negative you can't control is the rainy conditions didn't allow us to sit outside much at night.

We hope to be back someday.

Kim M

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON

4

Electricity or a dump would be nice.
Beautiful canyon. In the fall continue up the road to the Aspen grove.

Kim M

Verified

October 6, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON

4

Electricity or a dump would be nice.
Beautiful canyon. In the fall continue up the road to the Aspen grove.

Jillian J

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON

5

Beautiful sites. Relatively quiet. Near hiking. Clean restrooms.

Jillian J

Verified

October 4, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON

5

Beautiful sites. Relatively quiet. Near hiking. Clean restrooms.

Location Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

Address:
704 Hyde Park Rd.
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.8417 / -105.833

Elevation: 2784 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Utilities

  • There is a temporary water outage; visitors should bring their own water.

Safety & rules

  • Cellular coverage is limited at the campground; prepare accordingly.

General

  • Click here for more information about the Santa Fe National Forest

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

Fees & deposits

  • Extra vehicles will incur additional fees at the campground.

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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