Santa Barbara
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.0890, -105.6110
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
22 developed campsites at popular drop-off/pick-up point for Pecos Wilderness hikers and riders seeking closest access to Jicarita Peak. Heavy usage on holiday weekends and weekends in July. Medium to light usage most other days of the open season, one of New Mexico?s best places to camp.Attractions:Adjacent to Rio Santa BarbaraFishingTrailhead into the Pecos WildernessGroup camping sitesBirdingFall ColorsEquestrian ParkingJicarita Peak - 12,835 feet/3,912 metersClose access to North Truchas Peak - elevation 13,024 feet (3970 meters)Sipapu Ski and Summer ResortHigh Road to Taos Scenic Byway
From the USFS.Official page
Is Santa Barbara free?
No. Santa Barbara charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Santa Barbara?
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.
Nearby
- SANTA BARBARA CAMPGROUND0.1 mi
- Comales5.3 mi
- Agua Piedra Cg5.5 mi
- Agua Piedra Campground5.6 mi
- AMOLE CANYON GROUP SHELTER6.8 mi
- Amole Group Shelter6.8 mi
- La Junta Canyon7.3 mi
- Duran8.1 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.
