Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm)

Santa Fe National Forest — hiking

Location: Santa Fe, NM, NM

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (234 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-canyon-campground-santa-fe-national-forest-nm to be notified when sites open up.

Black Canyon Campground sits at 8,475 feet elevation in Santa Fe National Forest, offering access to fine mountain scenery and a newly renovated facility with a pleasant 1.5-mile loop hiking trail through the forest.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Southwestern Red Squirrel, Canada Jay, Dusky Grouse, Common Raven, Smooth Greensnake, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in the area.

Insider tips for Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm): Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV if using an RV; no hookups available From downtown Santa Fe, take Washington Avenue north to Artist Road/State Route 475, then continue 7 miles

Skip Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm) if: You need RV hookups—none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October seasonal window. You require on-site dump station availability for all visits.

Best time to visit Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm): May-October — Campground operating season with warm days and cool evenings providing scenic mountain conditions.

Nearby campgrounds: Holy Ghost Group Area (Pecos, NM), Panchuela (Cowles, NM), Jacks Creek Group Area (Pecos, NM), Field Tract Campground (Pecos, NM).