Black Canyon Campground

Black Canyon Campground exceeded our expectations! This was our first visit and we were impressed with the paved sites. There is a variety of sites to choose from. We ended up reserving site #17, which was pretty private, yet right next to the restrooms. We loved that there is a fire pit with grill and picnic table. It was very beautiful, peaceful, and affordable. The guests were very quiet. Any talking or music we heard seemed distant. The hiking trail is nice for a short hike and we finished it under 45 minutes. There is a host onsite and she seemed attentive to campers. It was my first time camping since I was a kid, and this is great campground for those who don't want to "rough it." You feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but are only 7 miles from the city. I wish I could give half stars, as I would give this a 4.5. Minus a half star for the toilets. The vault toilets were okay. The women's had a ton of flies, I just held the door open every time for a moment and most flew out, but they were coming out of the toilet as well. My husband reported the men's did not have this problem. Both had fly traps that needed replacing. We did get an occasional whiff of the restrooms, since our site was right next to them. The women's bathroom ran out of toilet paper. I am glad we brought a bathroom bag with our own TP and hand sanitizer. This is not a deal breaker for us, as it is the reality of camping. However, if vault toilets are provided and there is an onsite host, I would assume they would be attended to. There are water taps in the campground but no water was available. We only stayed one night and brought our own water.

This place is great, next to Hyde memorial Park but with affordable prices. It's strange that there's no water. There spigots, but the Hyde State Park doesn't want to run the pump the transport water to black bear canyon. In the last there was electricity, because the restrooms have lights with sensors. Spots are spacious and fill up quickly. The reservation system sucks. We've seen many spots which were empty for days/weeks. Someone made a reservation and didn't show up. All spots should be "first come, first serve" The area has beautiful hiking trails. The camp host Deborah was extremely helpful with providing us a last minute spot. She was always there for any questions or issues. She made sure everybody feels welcome and rules were followed.

Excellent campground. Beautiful paved terraced sites. Just a short drive to Santa Fe. Helpful camp hosts. Would definitely return.

One of My favorite place to camp. It is calm and beautiful there. Restrooms are well maintained. There are so many beautiful trails nearby. Water taps do not work. We did not get to meet the host. I would definitely recommend this place. Do cleanup your spot when you are leaving.

Would've been a 5 star review besides the fact that the camp ground is SUPPOSED to be open until the end of October per USDA for the remainder of camping season. Highly disappointed that this is my first experience with this camp ground to go out to camp and find a hand written sign with the gates closed saying " Closed 10/18/2024" which was EXTREMELY disappointing when the USDA website clearly states the campground is STILL SUPPOSED to be open. This came as a shock to me and plenty of other potential campers as we watched so many others confused as they attempted to come in to camp and we bewildered at the hand made sign and a closed camp ground. Unbelievable.