U.S. Forest Service · Carson National Forest · NM

Santa Barbara Campground

Santa Barbara CampgroundPhoto · Carson National Forest
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
21Sites
65 ftMax rig

The place

Santa Barbara Campground is situated nicely on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness area and next to Rio Santa Barbara, a beautiful and healthy trout stream. Recreation This is a great drop off point for hikers and horseback riders seeking close access to the Pecos Wilderness and Jicarita Peak. Facilities The campground has 15 single sites, each containing a table and fire ring; two double sites, each containing two tables and a fire ring; one triple site containing three tables and a fire ring; and two quad sites containing four tables and a fire ring. Keep reading

Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets and trash removal are provided. There are no horse facilites within the campground. First-come, first-served sites are available. Natural Features Santa Barbara is located in a mixed forest of spruce, fir and aspen trees, which provide some shade throughout the day. At an altitude of 8,900 feet, temperatures can cool off during the summer nights. Nearby Attractions Trail access to Jicarita Peak, with close access to North Truchas Peak, Sipapu Ski Resort, the town of Vadito, and the town of Penasco are all nearby. All are within 8-15 miles from the campground. Most services are available in Taos, NM, 25 miles north of the campground or Espanola, NM, 45 miles southwest. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

The sites · 21

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND001standard nonelectric32 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND002group rv area nonelectric32 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND003standard nonelectric43 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND004standard nonelectric38 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND005standard nonelectric40 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND006standard nonelectric25 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND007standard nonelectric40 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND008standard nonelectric40 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND009standard nonelectric30 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND010standard nonelectric65 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND011standard nonelectric30 ftyes
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND012standard nonelectric30 ftyes
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND013standard nonelectric40 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND014standard nonelectric35 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND015standard nonelectric30 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND016standard nonelectric40 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND018group rv area nonelectric25 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND019standard nonelectric42 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND020standard nonelectric48 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND021standard nonelectric45 ft
SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND022standard nonelectric40 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

Who runs it

Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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