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Santa Barbara

Campground · National forest in Taos County, New Mexico. Run by USFS.

21Campsites
6.3 miTo Horseshoe Lake
65 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

OperatorUSFS
AgencyUSDA Forest Service (Carson National Forest)
Campsites21
Site types19 standard, no electric, 2 group rv area no electric
Longest RV/trailer site65 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(435) 245-6521
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Campground is situated nicely on the edge of the Pecos Wilderness area and next to Rio Santa Barbara, a beautiful and healthy trout stream. Recreation This is a great drop off point for hikers and horseback riders seeking close access to the Pecos Wilderness and Jicarita Peak. Facilities The campground has 15 single sites, each containing a table and fire ring; two double sites, each containing two tables and a fire ring; one triple site containing three tables and a fire ring; and two quad sites containing four tables and a fire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water from faucets and trash removal are provided.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.