Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

704 Hyde Park Rd., Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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About Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

At 8,475 ft 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.

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17 total sites
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2026 (Current year)

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⛺ 006, Loop: BLACK CANYON Tent
Paved · Full shade
🚐 007, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 011, Loop: BLACK CANYON Tent
Full shade
🚐 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

502 reviews

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Black Canyon Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with clean facilities and friendly hosts, making it a favorite among visitors. Many enjoyed the peaceful setting, abundant wildlife, and proximity to Santa Fe, with ample hiking opportunities. However, the lack of water access and some maintenance issues have been noted as drawbacks.

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4.2

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Kevin M

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August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON

This is a beautiful campground and I would love to visit again if water was available. No where on the website does it state there is NO WATER. Other campers couldn't believe water wasn't available when they arrived. They would walk to the water valve for water by the vault toilets but no water available. A lot of them went back down the mountain and purchased water for their stay, luckily I had enough water for my stay. All most all of the sites are handicap accessible which is great, but to have no water is just unreal. I saw the camp host several times add toilet paper to the vault toilets only and they were never cleaned the four days I was there. It would be very difficult for the camp host to clean the vault toilets without water. The USFS should power wash the toilets very other day to keep them clean or provide water to the camp host so they can clean them especially during the current Covid times.... I would give this campground 5 stars if water was available and the vault toilets were cleaned. Hopefully the USFS will get there act together and get the water situation resolved.

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Kevin M

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August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON

This is a beautiful campground and I would love to visit again if water was available. No where on the website does it state there is NO WATER. Other campers couldn't believe water wasn't available when they arrived. They would walk to the water valve for water by the vault toilets but no water available. A lot of them went back down the mountain and purchased water for their stay, luckily I had enough water for my stay. All most all of the sites are handicap accessible which is great, but to have no water is just unreal. I saw the camp host several times add toilet paper to the vault toilets only and they were never cleaned the four days I was there. It would be very difficult for the camp host to clean the vault toilets without water. The USFS should power wash the toilets very other day to keep them clean or provide water to the camp host so they can clean them especially during the current Covid times.... I would give this campground 5 stars if water was available and the vault toilets were cleaned. Hopefully the USFS will get there act together and get the water situation resolved.

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Stephanie W

July 29, 2020

Beautiful scenery with amazing wildlife! It gets cold at night so make sure to pack accordingly! Everyone was very friendly that we ran into. We love New Mexico!

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CarrieAnn G

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July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Best government campground I've ever stayed at. Paved parking and nice walls around camp site. Small details mattered and you can tell they put a lot of thought in to this location.

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Stephanie W

July 29, 2020

Beautiful scenery with amazing wildlife! It gets cold at night so make sure to pack accordingly! Everyone was very friendly that we ran into. We love New Mexico!

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CarrieAnn G

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July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Best government campground I've ever stayed at. Paved parking and nice walls around camp site. Small details mattered and you can tell they put a lot of thought in to this location.

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Larry T

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Excellent experience to be able to get out of the city to enjoy the great out doors!!!! Especially with all the restrictions during the virus outbreak.

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Larry T

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July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Excellent experience to be able to get out of the city to enjoy the great out doors!!!! Especially with all the restrictions during the virus outbreak.

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Michael F

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July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Very quiet and nice campground.

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Michael F

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July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Very quiet and nice campground.

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

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

Elevation: 2,784 ft

Getting There

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 mi to Black Canyon Campground.

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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