Big Tesuque Campground
Tesuque, New Mexico · 9,705 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 6.7 mi N: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,705 ft (2,958 m)9,705 ft2,958 m
- Land
- Santa Fe National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
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 OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
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Cell service at Big Tesuque Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°41°
- WedSunny, 11% chance of rain48°32°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain52°31°
- FriMostly Sunny, 7% chance of rain47°32°
- SatIsolated Rain Showers, 17% chance of rain50°38°
Nearby camping
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3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Tesuque share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 7.8 mi
Davis Willow Dispersed Camping Area
La Cueva, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Santa Fe National Forest
- 10 mi
Dalton Dispersed
La Cueva, NM
- 15 mi
Site 10
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 15 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 15 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 15 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
Location and contact
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