Facility Details - BLACK CANYON, NM

Overview

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.

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.

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 and drinking water are provided. The highway to the campground is paved.

The campground is adjacent to New Mexico's Hyde State Park, where a dump station is available.

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.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Accessible Vault Toilets Biking Campfire Rings Drinking Water Grills Hiking	Horseback Riding Trails Host Lantern Posts Pay Phone Picnic Area Tent Pads Trailheads
Within 10 Miles
Dump Station Fuel Available Grocery Store	Lodging Restaurant

Know Before You Go

Additional fees will be collected for extra vehicles at the campground
Click here for more information on the Santa Fe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.84167, -105.83333
35°50'30"N, 105°50'0"W

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.