Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-231894
When Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) reopens
Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
14
Openings · last 90 days
77
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 77 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 18:00 and 19:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 27 of 77 detected openings (35.1%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–24 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 014 | 13 | 16.9% |
| 024 | 10 | 13.0% |
| 020 | 10 | 13.0% |
| 018 | 7 | 9.1% |
| 008 | 6 | 7.8% |
Site 014 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 13. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · May 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 36 monitored sites
Of the 105 tracked site-nights (May 1 – May 3, 2027): 50 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 54 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 36 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 18 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
52.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 50 of 105 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
May 1 – May 3, 2027Not open online52.4%
Open site-nights50 / 105
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 51
Weekday openings17
Weekend openings33
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 17 fall on weekdays and 33 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
May 2027 – May 2027May holds the most room. 50 of 105 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 006 | 3 |
| 007 | 3 |
| 008 | 3 |
| 011 | 3 |
| 012 | 3 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts May 1, 2027. That is about 180 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before May 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe May 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
50 open site-nights across 17 sites at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 16 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest May 1, 2027 at site 006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 61 ft. 26 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 14 sites take 40 ft. 6 sites of 35 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 007 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 008 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 012 | 59 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 015 | 32 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 016 | 49 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 017 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 018 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 019 | 46 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 020 | 27 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 022 | 25 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 023 | 28 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 024 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 030 | 49 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | May 1, 2027, May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
| 013 | 61 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | May 2, 2027, May 3, 2027 |
About Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)
Overview
At 8475 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.
Recreation
Hikers enjoy a pleasant hiking 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.
Facilities
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. A few are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets are provided. The highway to the campground is paved. There is currently no water available on the campground, bring your own water .
The campground is adjacent to New Mexico's Hyde State Park, where a dump station is available.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine, aspen and fir trees. A good mix of sun and shade is found throughout the area. Many beautiful views are found in the surrounding forest.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is located about seven miles northeast of the town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. This unique town is known for its cultural heritage, art galleries and museums.
36 monitored sites18 FCFS sitesRVs up to 61 ftNo hookups35 shadedMax party 12
Getting there
From downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, travel north on Washington Avenue to Artist Road (Hyde Park Road/State Route 475) and turn right. Continue for 7 miles to Black Canyon Campground.
Santa Fe, NM505-753-7331
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-231894 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Reservations for Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) are made through Recreation.gov. 50 of 105 tracked site-nights are currently open (47.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 77 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 16:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Campsite Sniper detected 77 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts May 1, 2027 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) fit a 35-foot RV?
17 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 61 ft. 29 of those 35 sites have a recorded maximum length and 6 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
May 2027, with 50 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 105.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-24 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) begins May 1, 2027 — about 180 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before May 1, 2027.
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