Big Tesuque Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 35.7694, -105.8092
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Big Tesuque is a walk in campground not conducive to trailer or RV campoing. 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 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.Tesuque ispronounced 'Tess-U-key'
From the USFS.
Is Big Tesuque Campground free?
No. Big Tesuque Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Big Tesuque Campground?
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.
Nearby
- Aspen Basin1.8 mi
- Black Canyon (New)Cg3.4 mi
- Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, NM)5.2 mi
- HOLY GHOST GROUP AREA5.9 mi
- Holy Ghost Gcg6.0 mi
- Holy Ghost6.1 mi
- Links Tract8.2 mi
- Links Tract Campground8.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
