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About Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Number of accommodations: 17
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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
james e
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Very nice forest service campground not far from Santa Fe. The sites are large with plenty of privacy. Not sure why no potable water was available - so bring water with you. Only negative is no phone service but they do have a public phone if needed.
Julie J
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Lovely wooded campground with easy access to trails!
Retta P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We had a great time camping with two RVs at Site 23 in July of 2021. This campground is small and fairly quiet, and the friendly hosts keep the vault toilets and dumpsters in good shape. My only warning is that you do not bring bigger rigs into this tiny park. The roads are twisty, and the USFS has put concrete wheel blocks into the sites so you cannot use every inch of the site. We saw several larger Class A's and Fifth Wheelers try and fail to get parked.
Also, you are boondocking here with no electricity and no water. Don't count on your solar panels because the trees are tall and you will be in shadow most of the days even when it's sunny. If you need to run a CPAP at night, you may need to charge up your battery pack with a generator before "quiet time" (which is 10 pm in this park).
Retta P
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We had a great time camping with two RVs at Site 23 in July of 2021. This campground is small and fairly quiet, and the friendly hosts keep the vault toilets and dumpsters in good shape. My only warning is that you do not bring bigger rigs into this tiny park. The roads are twisty, and the USFS has put concrete wheel blocks into the sites so you cannot use every inch of the site. We saw several larger Class A's and Fifth Wheelers try and fail to get parked.
Also, you are boondocking here with no electricity and no water. Don't count on your solar panels because the trees are tall and you will be in shadow most of the days even when it's sunny. If you need to run a CPAP at night, you may need to charge up your battery pack with a generator before "quiet time" (which is 10 pm in this park).
Wayne G
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We love this campground. The host, this summer of 2021 is a very nice host. Having a great host make us feel comfortable during our stay. There are many hiking trails very close to the campground. The Black Canyon head trail, starts right on the campground and it is a nice and sweet trail. We just enjoy leaving the city and enjoy nature for a weekend.
Wayne G
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We love this campground. The host, this summer of 2021 is a very nice host. Having a great host make us feel comfortable during our stay. There are many hiking trails very close to the campground. The Black Canyon head trail, starts right on the campground and it is a nice and sweet trail. We just enjoy leaving the city and enjoy nature for a weekend.
leonard b
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great campground. Quiet and peaceful.
leonard b
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great campground. Quiet and peaceful.
Mandy B
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful campground nestled in a pine grove. Water would have been nice but still very lovely.
Mary H
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
One of the nicest, cleanest, well-maintained National Forest campgrounds we have used. Kudos to the hosts! A little misunderstanding about not occupying our site the first night but the host handled it without confrontation & we truly appreciated her understanding. We loved the area & so much cooler than Santa Fe.
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
