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Black Canyon Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
36[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
61 ft[3]

Black Canyon Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico[4]. Recreation.gov lists 36 overnight campsites and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting at 8475 feet among pine, aspen and fir trees[5]. Of the 36 sites, 30 are standard nonelectric and 6 are walk-to sites[1]. Recreation.gov lists 28 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 36 that accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 61 feet[3]. Most sites hold up to 8 people[7]. Recreation.gov says 35 of the 36 sites are marked accessible[8]. The listing also says a few sites may be first-come, first-served[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 36
Site types[1] 30 standard nonelectric, 6 walk to
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 35
Longest RV or trailer[3] 61 ft (median 39 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 28 sites, tent at 36 sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 1:00 PM
People per site[7] 8 at most sites (8 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Black Canyon Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. The listing also notes that a few sites may be first-come, first-served[5].
How long can an RV be at Black Canyon Campground?
Recreation.gov lists a longest allowed RV or trailer length of 61 feet at any site[3]. Limits differ by site, so check the site you want[3].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[9] and check-out at 1:00 PM[10].
Is there water at Black Canyon Campground?
The Recreation.gov description says there is currently no water at the campground and campers should bring their own[5].
How many people can stay at one campsite?
Most sites allow 8 people at most, and the listed range is 8 to 12[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 36 overnight campsites at Black Canyon Campground: 30 standard nonelectric, 6 walk to. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Black Canyon Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Black Canyon Campground: 61 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 39 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Black Canyon Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Black Canyon Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Black Canyon Campground: 28 sites accept an RV or trailer and 36 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Maximum people per campsite at Black Canyon Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 35 of the 36 campsites at Black Canyon Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Black Canyon Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Black Canyon Campground on Recreation.gov: 1:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.