Santa Barbara Campground
Peñasco, New Mexico · 8,855 ft · In Carson National Forest
Photos: Carson National Forest
Wildfire 13 mi SW: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,855 ft (2,699 m)8,855 ft2,699 m
Sites21
Santa Barbara Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 24 people32 ft
- 002Group · up to 32 people32 ft
- 003Standard · up to 8 people43 ft
- 004Standard · up to 8 people38 ft
- 005Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 006Standard · up to 8 people25 ft
- 007Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 008Standard · up to 8 people40 ft
- 009Standard · up to 8 people30 ft
- 010Standard · up to 8 people65 ft
Showing 10 of 21 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
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
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Santa Barbara Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny52°38°
- WedSunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 17% chance of rain47°27°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain46°25°
- FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain43°29°
- SatMostly Sunny, 12% chance of rain46°34°
Nearby camping
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Hodges Dispersed Recreation Area
Dispersed · 2.4 mi · Peñasco
Trampas Campground
Campground · 4.7 mi · Truchas
Trampas Medio Campground
Campground · 4.8 mi · Truchas
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Peñasco 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.
Location and contact
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