Camping near Santa Fe

Black Canyon Campground Location: Eight miles from downtown Santa Fe on NM 475. Take Bishop’s Lodge Road to Artist Road, which will turn into NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road. Uses: Camping, trail access Seasons: April to November Fees: $10.00 per night There is a very nice hiking trail that leaves the back of the campground and makes a loop of about a mile, returning to the campground. If not staying in the campground, those using the trail should park outside the main entrance gate and walk in.There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Black Canyon Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter both nordic and alpine skiing. There is no electricity available, and no RV dump-station, but a dump-station is available for a nominal fee right next door at Hyde Memorial State Park, a part of the NM State Park system. Big Tesuque Campground Location: Twelve miles from downtown Santa Fe on NM 475. Take Bishop’s Lodge Road to Artist Road, which will turn into NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road. Uses: Camping, hiking, access to winter recreation Seasons: Year-round Fees: None Facilities: 10 units Picnic tables and grills Vaulted toilets in parking lot The elevation is 9,700 feet. The area is not conducive to trailer or RV camping. There is no potable water and no Campground Host The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. Because of the large stands of aspen, the area is very busy, especially in the fall aspen viewing season. There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter both nordic and alpine skiing. Hyde Memorial State Park Hyde Memorial State Park 740 Hyde Park Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 Land: 350 Acres Elevation 8500ft Campsites:60 total Beautiful scenery, a quiet natural setting, and easy access make Hyde Memorial State Park a favorite picnic area, campground, respite, and base camp for excursions into the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest. Hyde Memorial Park offers a visistor center, three group Shelters, 50 developed Sites, 7 electric sites, Rv Dump Station, restrooms and More. A great place to camp and hang while visiting Santa fe or perhaps a good foray with the kids. Getting There Hyde Memorial State Park is eight miles northeast of Santa Fe Plaza via Hyde Park Road, as shown on this map of the area. Gate Hours--8 a.m. - 11p.m. (505) 983-7175 Website:New Mexico State Parks Email: nmparks@state.nm.us Hyde Memorial State Park 740 Hyde Park Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 1-888-NMPARKS (1-888-667-2757) New Mexico State Parks Santa Fe National Forest 1474 Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone:(505) 438-7840 Fax:(505) 438-7834 Santa Fe National Forest