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About Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Number of accommodations: 17
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Farita T
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Horrible hosts. Don't keep track of guests and question your reservation. Also someone parked in my spot in my second reservation and when I tried to get the attention of the hosts, they didn't respond, so I didn't even get to stay at the campsite. A total waste of money.
Nancy D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON
The facilities are very nice and the campground host (Patricia) was terrific. There are trails nearby to hike but you are not far from the convenience of Santa Fe. There was plenty of room for parking and the individual campsites were well situated.
John S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great tent camping site near Santa Fe.
John S
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great tent camping site near Santa Fe.
Christina F
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Overall, Black Canyon is a very beautiful park. The hiking trails are easy to follow and are clean and the views are amazing. My only major feedback is with regard to the restrooms/latrines. I was at the park for 4 days and I don't believe they were cleaned even once. There was no an attempt to sanitize or help with the smell that would spread across the entire campsite in the afternoon to the point we'd have to leave during the day - note I stayed in spot #20 - which is very close. I completely understand these are latrines so there's an expectation there will be a smell. However, I went to a state park in Colorado directly after staying at Black Canyon and the cleanliness of their latrines vs Black Canyon was astounding. Everything had been scrubbed clean and was twice a day and we never once smelled the latrines. Other than that, we did really enjoy our time at Black Canyon. I would encourage folks to visit - just don't reserve a spot near the latrines. I would allow at least two campsites between yourself and the closest latrine.
Christina F
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Overall, Black Canyon is a very beautiful park. The hiking trails are easy to follow and are clean and the views are amazing. My only major feedback is with regard to the restrooms/latrines. I was at the park for 4 days and I don't believe they were cleaned even once. There was no an attempt to sanitize or help with the smell that would spread across the entire campsite in the afternoon to the point we'd have to leave during the day - note I stayed in spot #20 - which is very close. I completely understand these are latrines so there's an expectation there will be a smell. However, I went to a state park in Colorado directly after staying at Black Canyon and the cleanliness of their latrines vs Black Canyon was astounding. Everything had been scrubbed clean and was twice a day and we never once smelled the latrines. Other than that, we did really enjoy our time at Black Canyon. I would encourage folks to visit - just don't reserve a spot near the latrines. I would allow at least two campsites between yourself and the closest latrine.
C S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON
The camp itself is lovely. Many of the sites are really small—no place for your vehicle after unhooking.
C S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON
The camp itself is lovely. Many of the sites are really small—no place for your vehicle after unhooking.
Jade G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON
It was beautiful and quiet. My visit was very friendly by my neighbors around. Clean restrooms. And great mile hike. I would definitely come back!! The only down side is no water available, other then that it was a great experience.
Jade G
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON
It was beautiful and quiet. My visit was very friendly by my neighbors around. Clean restrooms. And great mile hike. I would definitely come back!! The only down side is no water available, other then that it was a great experience.
Location Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Address:
704 Hyde Park Rd.
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
United States
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.
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
