USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Sites
- 36
- Hookups
- 30 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 18
- Max RV length
- 61 ft
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,399 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · T-Mobile none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BLACK CANYON C G (NFSR 101A) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Santa Fe
- Address
- SANTA FE, NM
- Phone
- 505-753-7331
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking
36 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
At 8475 feet 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.
Recreation
Hikers enjoy a pleasant hiking 1.5-mile trail that loops around the campground and into the surrounding forest. Several additional hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails are located nearby.
The Pecos Wilderness can be accessed eight miles from the campground, with many trails leading to majestic peaks and through valleys, canyons and forested groves.
Many recreation opportunities exist along Highway 475, both above and below Black Canyon Campground, including hiking and biking trails and picnic areas. In the winter, the area offers both Nordic and alpine skiing.
Facilities
The campground offers many single and double-family sites, most of which are accessible. Some sites are designated as walk-to sites for tent camping only. A few are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. The highway to the campground is paved. There is currently no water available on the campground, bring your own water.
The campground is adjacent to New Mexico's Hyde State Park, where a dump station is available.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine, aspen and fir trees. A good mix of sun and shade is found throughout the area. Many beautiful views are found in the surrounding forest.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (505) 753-7331 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located about seven miles northeast of the town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This unique town is known for its cultural heritage, art galleries and museums.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 19° | -1° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 22° | -5° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 27° | 7° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 58° | 34° | 15° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 43° | 31° | 78° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 53° | 41° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 56° | 49° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 55° | 47° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 51° | 34° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 38° | 27° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 30° | -1° | 64° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 24° | 9° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Hyde Memorial State Park · New Mexico State Parks · 1 mi · 50 sites
- Big Tesuque Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Pecos Canyon State Park · New Mexico State Parks · 5 mi · 33 sites
- Aspen Basin · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Holy Ghost · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
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