Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) in New Mexico has 12 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, BLACK CANYON #014–BLACK CANYON #016 next to each othersites #016, #011, #014, #015, #020
Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.
Site BLACK CANYON #007 · Site 7 with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, and parConservation LegacySite BLACK CANYON #012 · Site 12Conservation LegacySite BLACK CANYON #012 · Site 12 with a picnic table, campfire ring, lantern pole, anForest ServiceSite BLACK CANYON #014 · Site 14 with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, and paForest ServiceSite BLACK CANYON #014 · Site 14Conservation LegacySite BLACK CANYON #017 · Site 17 with a picnic table, campfire ring, lantern pole, anForest ServiceSite BLACK CANYON #018 · Site 18 with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, and paForest ServiceSite BLACK CANYON #024 · Site 24 with a picnic table, fire ring, lantern pole, and paConservation Legacy
🌦️ Weather here
Forecast for this campground's coordinates, from the US National Weather Service. Mountain campgrounds can differ sharply from the nearest town — check before you go.
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 12.1 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
📊 How often sites open up here
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 7–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.
These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
🏕️ About this campground
💵 $20/nightStandard NonelectricWalk To🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking
❓ Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How much does it cost to camp at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Campsite fees at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) run about $20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.
How can I get a spot at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.
How often do campsites open up at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 7–21 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.
Is Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) a good campground?
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 261 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Is there cell service at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Of the carriers campers have reported on at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM), Verizon rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 83 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.
Where is Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) located?
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) is located in Santa Fe NF / Pecos, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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