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Santa Fe
National Forest

1474 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505

Phone:(505) 438-7840
Fax:(505) 438-7834

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Recreational Activities


Home : Ranger Districts : Española Ranger District : Campgrounds

Big Tesuque CampgroundBig Tesuque from NM 475, photo

Picnic AreaRestrooms

Location: Twelve miles from downtown Santa Fe on NM 475. Take Bishop’s Lodge Road to Artist Road, which will turn into NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road.
Uses: Camping, hiking, access to winter recreation
Seasons: Year-round
Fees: None

Big Tesuque, photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facilities:

10 units

Picnic tables and grills

Vaulted toilets in parking lot


Notes :

The elevation is 9,700 feet.

The area is not conducive to trailer or RV camping.

There is no potable water and no Campground Host

The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is also designated as the Santa Fe Scenic Byway. Because of the large stands of aspen, the area is very busy, especially in the fall aspen viewing season.

There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter both nordic and alpine skiing.

 

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