Holy Ghost Group Area
Santa Fe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pecos, NM, NM
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Holy Ghost Campground is tucked away in the Santa Fe National Forest, on the cusp of the breathtaking Pecos Wilderness in Holy Ghost Canyon. This group campground sits high in the canyon, with Holy Ghost Creek gently flowing alongside it. A network of trails invites hikers and horseback riders to discover the stunning landscapes of the surrounding wilderness.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/holy-ghost-group-area to be notified when sites open up.
Holy Ghost Group Area sits in Santa Fe National Forest alongside Holy Ghost Creek with stunning Pecos Wilderness access. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful creek setting and excellent hiking location, with one noting the shallow creek is perfect for children to play in.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Mule Deer, Bighorn Sheep, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Canada Jay, Dusky Grouse, Pine Siskin, and Pine Grosbeak are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Holy Ghost Group Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Pitch your tent close to Holy Ghost Creek for ambient water sounds and easy creek access Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at sites
Skip Holy Ghost Group Area if: You need electrical hookups or full RV facilities. You're planning to visit outside May-October when the campground is closed. You prefer first-come, first-served reservations over advance booking.
Best time to visit Holy Ghost Group Area: May-October — Verified operating season from data.
Nearby campgrounds: Panchuela (Cowles, NM), Jacks Creek Group Area (Pecos, NM), Field Tract Campground (Pecos, NM), Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm) (Santa Fe, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Holy Ghost Group Area
Cell signal at Holy Ghost Group Area (Pecos, NM): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Holy Ghost Campground is tucked away in the Santa Fe National Forest, on the cusp of the breathtaking Pecos Wilderness in Holy Ghost Canyon. This group campground sits high in the canyon, with Holy Ghost Creek gently flowing alongside it. A network of trails invites hikers and horseback riders to discover the stunning landscapes of the surrounding wilderness.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Pitch your tent close to Holy Ghost Creek for ambient water sounds and easy creek access
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at sites
Verified operating season from data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Santa Fe, take I-25 east approximately 18 miles to the Glorieta/Pecos Exit. Take NM Highway 50 to Pecos, approximately 5 miles. At the 4-way stop, turn left onto NM Highway 63 and travel approximately 14 miles north to Forest Road 122. Take Forest Road 122 approximately 4 miles to the campground. The group campground is located behind the locked gate at the very end of the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Santa Fe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Santa Fe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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