New Mexico · published-coordinate region
Santa Barbara Campground
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USDA Forest Service21Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
21Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
Overview
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. 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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 21 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
21
Vehicle limit
21
Vehicle length
21
Driveway entry
21
Shade
21
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
19
Group Rv Area Nonelectric
2
Operator directions
From the junction with State Road 75, follow SR 73 1.4 miles to the Santa Barbara Road. Turn left onto the Santa Barbara Road. Then travel 6.2 miles to the campground. Santa Barbara Road becomes Forest System Road 116 when the pavement ends.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
21 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 21 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 24 people 3 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 32 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 43 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 65 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Rv Area Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 40 people 5 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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