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Recreation Region: Española Ranger District

Big Tesuque Campground

Big Tesuque is a travel-in campground not conducive to trailer or RV camping. 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 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. both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking, biking, and picnic areas. Winter activities include both nordic and alpine skiing. Tesuque is pronounced "tes-sue-kay"

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 35.7694365

Longitude: -105.80918701

Directions

Twelve miles from downtown Santa Fe on NM 475. Take Bishop*s Lodge Road to Artist Road, which will turn into NM 475, also known as Hyde Park Road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 19th, 2025