Espanola Ranger District
Learn about camping and boondocking in Espanola Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest
Borrego Mesa Campground, Santa Fe, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Santa Fe National Forest. There are eight campsites, most of which are large enough for full-sized motorhomes, trailers, and fifth wheels, though the drive up is bumpy. The road up is okay for 2WD vehicles, but high clearance is recommended.
Big Tesuque Campground, Santa Fe, NM
This is a free, developed campground offered by Santa Fe National Forest. There are 10 small camping units intended for tents only, though it's common to see vans, pickup truck campers, and small trailers set up in the parking lot. It's also a popular picnic stop along the road to the ski resort at the top.
Aspen Basin Campground, Santa Fe, NM
This is a free camping area offered by Santa Fe National Forest. It's located in the woods inside the parking lot "loop". There are about 10 picnic tables for tent campers, but the parking lot is also permitted for vehicle-campers, including motorhomes and trailers.
