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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
janet C
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
A beautiful campground with lovely sites. So happy to have discovered this gem so close in Santa Fe. A terrific experience (except for one barking dog that was not stopped, which shattered the late morning peace & quiet). Also, the restroom smelled really bad so I was very glad I didn't need it due to my completely self-contained camping style.
Kelly M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Nice, quiet, campground. Very shady - had to move solar panels some - not really a problem. Close to Santa Fe. Has what may be the last pay phone in the US. I had to try it!
Caroline G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Love Black Canyon. Hope water is fixed in 2020 as there was none in 2019. The lack of water is a deterrent for many campers. This could be solved by having buffalo tanks as some other campgrounds provide.Hosts did not maintain campsites as in previous years and restrooms were not cleaned daily.we camp @ Black Canyon
routinely throughout summer and have for past five years. However the last host in 2019 was not a friendly person and was a very aggressive individual. We heard this complaint from many of the other campers as well. We do have multiple reservations again this year and look forward to great camping as in the past. Finally, It is our hope that the state and the forest service will continue to work on having the "electricity" and water situation corrected in the near future.
janet C
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
A beautiful campground with lovely sites. So happy to have discovered this gem so close in Santa Fe. A terrific experience (except for one barking dog that was not stopped, which shattered the late morning peace & quiet). Also, the restroom smelled really bad so I was very glad I didn't need it due to my completely self-contained camping style.
Kelly M
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Nice, quiet, campground. Very shady - had to move solar panels some - not really a problem. Close to Santa Fe. Has what may be the last pay phone in the US. I had to try it!
Caroline G
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Love Black Canyon. Hope water is fixed in 2020 as there was none in 2019. The lack of water is a deterrent for many campers. This could be solved by having buffalo tanks as some other campgrounds provide.Hosts did not maintain campsites as in previous years and restrooms were not cleaned daily.we camp @ Black Canyon
routinely throughout summer and have for past five years. However the last host in 2019 was not a friendly person and was a very aggressive individual. We heard this complaint from many of the other campers as well. We do have multiple reservations again this year and look forward to great camping as in the past. Finally, It is our hope that the state and the forest service will continue to work on having the "electricity" and water situation corrected in the near future.
Kyle M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful campsites close to good hiking trails and Santa Fe
Joseph B
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Stayed here several days in the fall. Camp “host” was extremely short and rude. No firewood for sale as advertised, and extremely standoffish and unfit for public service. Holed himself up in his RV most daylight hours and each evening well before dark, and posted a sign on the door with the curtains drawn in large block letters, “OFF DUTY, DO NOT KNOCK.” Otherwise, nice campground with good facilities and quiet atmosphere a very short drive out of Santa Fe.
Cindy G
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Peaceful and beautiful. Can’t wait to visit again. Tip: make sure your tanks are filled with water before entering!
Michelle A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
The campground was fantastic. It was well maintained by the hosts and was always clean. Spots were level and large.
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
