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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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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17 Sites Available

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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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3 stars 12.0% (60)
2 stars 3.8% (19)
1 star 5.0% (25)

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Lanny F

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June 16, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Black Canyon is a beautiful campground. If you have a fifth wheel the campsites are backwards to your door. This at first seemed like a problem but after settled in it was fine. The camp host was outstanding and the facilites were very clean.
Take the time to hike the trails on the campsite. Very quiet and not to hard. If you like breweries you must go Rowley Farmhouse Ales. Beers were great but the food was amazing.

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Debra R

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June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Campground is clean and well maintained - and the host is very helpful

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Doreen S

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON

two night stay was very nice. The space was beautiful and the camp host was friendly and helpful. We had a great time.

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Wes W

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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: BLACK CANYON

This is an excellent campground. The sites are private and nicely spaced. Enjoyed the trails.

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Suzanne M

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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON

This is a beautifully constructed campground, with well-separated sites. Jim Young, the campground host, was very friendly and helpful. The water isn't working right now, hopefully it will be fixed soon.

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Theresa M

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July 2, 2026 Stayed at: 015, Loop: BLACK CANYON

While it is a very pretty campground, it is not well run. We had a reservation for one night and the site was not as pictured and I had to do a lot of leveling to make it right. Okay, that's the way it is. I was hoping to get one of the first come first serve (FF) sites for the next night but all of them had signs on them where people were able to reserve them for many nights. There were tags on all of them. How is this FF. Some of them never showed up. The camp host was MIA. How do I know this? When I arrived, there was a note on the ground with a rock on top for him about an emergency. I knocked..no answer. Checked again later. Nothing. Next day, note still there and nothing. Toilets were very smelly. Do not count on the FF. I

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Andrew D

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July 4, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Beautiful campground very close to town. Highly recommended.

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Richard A

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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Fire restrictions and lack of water kept this from being an amazing visit….

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Candice H

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July 6, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: BLACK CANYON

Very nice sites including nice flat tent pads. Wake up near multiple trailheads.

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BRUCE H

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: BLACK CANYON

The campground was extremely clean. The camp steward, Jim, was extremely helpful.

We would come back again.

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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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