Openings · last 7 days
19
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 19 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
34
Openings · last 90 days
38
Only 38 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026 · of 36 monitored sites
Of the 1,086 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026): 145 open for online reservation · 343 reserved · 568 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 29 closed · 1 unavailable (cause unspecified). 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
86.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 145 of 1,086 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 19, 2026Not open online86.6%
Open site-nights145 / 1,086
Reserved (of online inventory)343 / 488
Weekday openings97
Weekend openings48
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 97 fall on weekdays and 48 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 96 of 631 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 011 | 14 |
| 007 | 13 |
| 006 | 12 |
| 018 | 12 |
| 020 | 12 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
145 open site-nights across 16 sites at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 33 2-night, 17 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 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 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 8 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +2 more |
| 007 | 24 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17 +1 more |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 17 |
| 018 | 45 ft | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
| 020 | 27 ft | None | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 014 | 30 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| 017 | 50 ft | None | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 016 | 49 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 023 | 28 ft | None | 9 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 6, Oct 9, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 012 | 59 ft | None | 8 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| 013 | 61 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 022 | 25 ft | None | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18 |
| 008 | 32 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 24, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 015 | 32 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 17, Oct 18 |
| 024 | 50 ft | None | 5 | 1 night | Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 8, Oct 18 |
| 030 | 49 ft | None | 4 | 1 night | Oct 11, Oct 14, Oct 16, Oct 18 |
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
Photo gallery
Roll CS-231894 · Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) · NM12 frames · facility + sites
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. 86.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 145 of 1,086 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 38 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 19 site-date openings at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM) in the last 7 days, 34 over 30 days and 38 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 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)?
October 2026, with 96 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 631.
When is the next open date at Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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