Big Tesuque Campground
Area Status: Open
Big Tesuque is a travel-in campground not conducive to trailer or RV camping. There are 10 units, picnic tables and grills, and vaulted toilets in the parking lot. There is no potable water and no campground host. The entire area is very scenic, and NM 475 is 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. both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking, biking, and picnic areas. Winter activities include both nordic and alpine skiing. Tesuque is pronounced "tes-sue-kay"
At a Glance
Usage: | Heavy |
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Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: 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.Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 5 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | 3 of 6 |
Day Hiking
Picnicking
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Big Tesuque Campground, along NM State Route 475, offers trails in the aspen and mixed conifers.