Santa Barbara Campground
Santa Barbara Campground is situated nicely on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness area and next to Rio Santa Barbara, a beautiful and healthy trout stream.
The campground has 15 single sites, each containing a table and fire ring; two double sites, each containing two tables and a fire ring; one triple site containing three tables and a fire ring; and two quad sites containing four tables and a fire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets and trash removal are provided. There are no horse facilites within the campground. First-come, first-served sites are available.
Need to Know
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Double, Triple & Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Bears frequent the area: please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Off-road vehicles are not permitted in the area.
There are no horse facilities within the campground itself.
Click here for more information on the Carson National Forest.
Natural Features
Santa Barbara is located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,900 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights.
Nearby Attractions
Trail access to Jicarita Peak, with close access to North Truchas Peak, Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco are all nearby. All are within 8-15 miles from the campground. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest.
Recreation
This is a great drop off point for hikers and horseback riders seeking close access to the Pecos Wilderness and Jicarita Peak.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From the junction with State Road 75, follow SR 73 1.4 miles to the Santa Barbara Road. Turn left onto the Santa Barbara Road. Then travel 6.2 miles to the campground. Santa Barbara Road becomes Forest System Road 116 when the pavement ends.
Available Campsites
- Site 008, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Group Rv Area Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Group Rv Area Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
