Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)

At 8,475 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. Hikers enjoy a pleasant 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. 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. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill, and accessible vault toilets are provided. The highway to the campground is paved. There is currently no water available at the campground, so bring your own. The campground is adjacent to New Mexico's Hyde State Park, where a dump station is available. The campground is situated in a forest of pine, aspen and fir trees, with a good mix of sun and shade throughout the area and many beautiful views in the surrounding forest. It lies about seven miles northeast of the town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, a unique town known for its cultural heritage, art galleries and museums.