Dispersed
Santa Barbara Campground
NM
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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About
29 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 Barbara FishingTrailhead 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
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Campground Rules
- Campfire rules vary by season + location — verify current fire restrictions with the managing agency before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Santa Barbara Campground
Indian Creek Trail to Bear Mountain Trail and Intersection Viewpoint
New Mexico
4.4 mi1,781 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Indian Creek
New Mexico
4.3 mi2,890 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Rio Santa Barbara Middle Fork, East Fork, and West Fork Trail Loop
New Mexico
25.1 mi6,555 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Jicarita Creek
New Mexico
2.0 mi1,709 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Centennial
New Mexico
0.2 mi
Trail
Bear Mountain
New Mexico
3.8 mi2,365 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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