Santa Barbara Campground
A popular campground with direct access to the Pecos Wilderness and the Rio Santa Barbara.
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General Information
29 developed campsites at popular drop-off/pick-up point for Pecos Wilderness hikers and riders seeking closest access to Jicarita Peak. There is heavy usage on holiday weekends and weekends in July. Medium to light usage most other days of the open season.
Overnights Use:
Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Double Site: $50.00 per night
Triple Site: $80.00 per night
Group Site: $80.00 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $15.00 per vehicle per night
Day Use: $15.00 per vehicle per day
Trailhead Parking: $10.00
Senior/Access Pass Discount (1 vehicle per night): $15.00
Address: 15160 State Road 75, Peñasco, NM 87553
Phone: (575) 587-2255
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.08901
Longitude: -105.61101
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Clean Vault Toilet-3Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
General Hiking Info
Permits are not required to enter the Pecos Wilderness for day or overnight trips.
Visitors can access three trails directly from the campground area:
- Middle Fork Santa Barbara Trail (#24)
- Jicarita Creek Trail (#38)
- Indian Creek Trail (#27)
Nearby trails include:
- Bear Mountain Trail (#28)
- Centennial Trail (#100) (connection from the Middle Fork Santa Barbara Trail)
Backpacking Info
Backpackers can use a campsite as part of their trip. The following are prohibited:
- Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours without permission.
- Without permission, failing to have at least one person occupy a camping area during the first night after camping equipment has been set up.
Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream Info
Special Trout Waters: A Red Chile Water (Native Trout Conservation) designation is in place for parts of ther Rio Santa Barbara upstream from the campground to help protect and conserve the Rio Grande cutthroat trout.
- The restriction is from the West Fork and Middle Fork confluence upstream to its headwaters, including the East Fork.
- Check with the New Mexico Department of Wildlife for restriction specifics.
Horseback Riding Info
The campground offers access to the Middle Fork Santa Barbara (#24), Jicarita Creek (#38) and Centennial (#100) trails, and is near the Indian Creek (#27) and Bear Mountain (#28) trails.
Trailer parking is available in the paid day use parking area ($11) before entering the campground.
Camping: There are no campsites that allow horses or horse facilities within the campground.
