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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
Mary M
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful well maintained sites built into the hills. Fun biking up the canyon and playing in the stream.
Mary M
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful well maintained sites built into the hills. Fun biking up the canyon and playing in the stream.
Dawn S
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great campground, not too big, under 40 sites. Most sites are fairly secluded, clean and quiet.
Dawn S
VerifiedMay 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Great campground, not too big, under 40 sites. Most sites are fairly secluded, clean and quiet.
Janet K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Do NOT book site 11 as there is only parking for a motorcycle. Campground hostess was most helpful to relocate to a first come/first serve site. There should be a notation about the parking being across the road from site 11!!
Janet K
VerifiedMay 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Do NOT book site 11 as there is only parking for a motorcycle. Campground hostess was most helpful to relocate to a first come/first serve site. There should be a notation about the parking being across the road from site 11!!
Blake A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful camp, camp hosts were very helpful and kind. Each camp site was clearly marked and clean
Blake A
VerifiedOctober 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: BLACK CANYON
Beautiful camp, camp hosts were very helpful and kind. Each camp site was clearly marked and clean
Chalyn F
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON
I'm from Colorado - 3rd time I've stayed here and love the campground - this was a very disappointing trip, however, because of an infestation of the Tussock Moth - couldn't stay outside at all - the camper and grounds were a constant maintenance headache - no time for enjoyment - many campers, especially those in tents on the ground got terrible rashes - even though I and my fellow travelers cleaned the RVs to a fault, we still ended up with a few stragglers when we arrived home, where we have ponderosas also - last thing I want to do is transport an infestation - while I understand "nature happens", my beef is that Rec.gov did not alert me prior to allow me the option to cancel the reservation - they've cancelled me in the past due to wildfires, so I don't understand why the lack of communication in this situation
Chalyn F
VerifiedOctober 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: BLACK CANYON
I'm from Colorado - 3rd time I've stayed here and love the campground - this was a very disappointing trip, however, because of an infestation of the Tussock Moth - couldn't stay outside at all - the camper and grounds were a constant maintenance headache - no time for enjoyment - many campers, especially those in tents on the ground got terrible rashes - even though I and my fellow travelers cleaned the RVs to a fault, we still ended up with a few stragglers when we arrived home, where we have ponderosas also - last thing I want to do is transport an infestation - while I understand "nature happens", my beef is that Rec.gov did not alert me prior to allow me the option to cancel the reservation - they've cancelled me in the past due to wildfires, so I don't understand why the lack of communication in this situation
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
