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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
Elizabeth W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We happened to be there during a Douglas fir caterpillar super outbreak. Caterpillars covered everything - table, stove, tent, chairs, luckily didn't get into our tent, but it was super creepy.
Elizabeth W
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: BLACK CANYON
We happened to be there during a Douglas fir caterpillar super outbreak. Caterpillars covered everything - table, stove, tent, chairs, luckily didn't get into our tent, but it was super creepy.
Raymond S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
This campground should be closed because of the worm infestation at campground. They are literally falling by the hundreds from the trees above. Camp somewhere else not worth it .
Raymond S
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: BLACK CANYON
This campground should be closed because of the worm infestation at campground. They are literally falling by the hundreds from the trees above. Camp somewhere else not worth it .
Stephanie S
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Bad caterpillar outbreak
Stephanie S
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Bad caterpillar outbreak
Jonathan M
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON
A generally clean and well maintained campground. Men's bathroom on the back loop was 'temporarily' out-of-order on my most recent visit, still no water available on site but I bring my own. One of the quietest NF campgrounds I have had the opportunity to stay at, aways enjoy the camping experience there. Appreciated the higher altitude location of this campground with the above average temperatures in Santa Fe this early summer, will probably change my future visits to May to take advantage of the cooler weather.
Jonathan M
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BLACK CANYON
A generally clean and well maintained campground. Men's bathroom on the back loop was 'temporarily' out-of-order on my most recent visit, still no water available on site but I bring my own. One of the quietest NF campgrounds I have had the opportunity to stay at, aways enjoy the camping experience there. Appreciated the higher altitude location of this campground with the above average temperatures in Santa Fe this early summer, will probably change my future visits to May to take advantage of the cooler weather.
Gary H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON
This is a very short walk in campsite. Very nice tent pad area, lots of shade. Large picnic table and fire ring nearby. Observed Audubon's Warbler, Western Tanager, and Steller's Jay close up. Other campers claimed it to be the best birding in the Taos Area.
Gary H
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: BLACK CANYON
This is a very short walk in campsite. Very nice tent pad area, lots of shade. Large picnic table and fire ring nearby. Observed Audubon's Warbler, Western Tanager, and Steller's Jay close up. Other campers claimed it to be the best birding in the Taos Area.
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
