Santa Barbara Campground, Hyrum, UT

Santa Barbara Campground is located in the Camino Real Ranger District, Carson National Forest (1 hr 28 min northeast of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 8,843 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs between 25 and 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 8 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $70.00. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (57)

4.1 out of 5

5 star		54%
4 star		21%
3 star		9%
2 star		9%
1 star		7%

@CarolynL507956 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #16

Campground is well maintained !Hiking is beautiful for as far as youve energy to walk it.

@williamT449040 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #15

The campground & campsite were clean and in excellent condition. The bathrooms were very clean and stocked with TP. Kudos to the campground host. I didn't give 5 stars because there were entire classes from several schools (United World College and Santa Fe Preparatory) camped there. Probably 50-60? kids. There were tents full of school-age teens everywhere. The USFS has a published limit on how many people can occupy a campsite, but that rule doesn't seem to be enforced here. I was very disappointed that this many people could just swarm in and occupy half of the campsites. One of the (few) adults supervising the teens told us (proudly) that this same scene was being repeated by other schools at other USFS campgrounds across northern New Mexico. So. You may want to reconsider scheduling a visit during the third week of August.

@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #5

A very nice campground. Access to some gorgeous hikes. The Western fork trail is absolutely stunning. Cattle are grazed in the National Forest, so be aware that you will see them on the trail. Despite moving off the trail to skirt a group of cows, we and our dogs were pursued by two vocally angry bulls, which was nerve-wracking.The campground was nicely laid out, and there were sites available in mid-August.

@LeahG40301844A · Camped on Jul 2, 2024 at Campsite #13

While Santa Barbara Canyon is still gorgeous, cows are allowed to graze the and have destroyed some if the vegetationAlso, RVs get away with running their generators after 10 pm

@JessicaK101721 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #21

Such a beautiful and place. Camp host was efficient and bathrooms were super clean!Quiet and peaceful

@HenryA242AABAE · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #12

Cows and cow shit everywhere. Even on the fire pit ring.

@LukeH814ED2917 · Camped on May 20, 2024 at Campsite #5

It was a bit early in the season to go (May) and they were still preparing the campground with some heavy machinery. This did not lend to the experience I sought. Otherwise, an excellent campground.

@TamaraS213BF57 · Camped on Aug 31, 2023 at Campsite #16

Too bad this campground isn't open a little later in the year, like through October would be nice especially because the aspens will be beautiful and walking up the east/middle fork trail would be absolutely stunning. Really nice camp sites, at least for me in my van. Many of the sites do not have great tent sites. The camping sites appeared to be pretty darn clean and the toilet was fine. I would definitely go hike on the middle fork trail later in the year. Campground host was super nice.

@MelissaM982934 · Camped on Jul 31, 2023 at Campsite #14

We reserved site 14 which is really close to the river, so it was nice to hear the water sitting outside our camper. We had my 10 foot camper which easily backed into the space. Sites are mostly FF at this time but 14 was a reserved spot and highly recommend. Campground is small and we were next to what appears to be the largest with concrete slab for a large RV which was present. Fortunately, they refrained from running their generator at night. We did not see the campsite manager until the next day, so we were able to consider other sites that were open, but stayed with this one. Toilets clean. A few sites would have had some other campers looking down over us. We were quite happy with 14. Good walking trails both on the upper and also lower along river.

@RoxanneP7D16C2 · Camped on Jul 27, 2023 at Campsite #20

We enjoy camping here usually. This time our neighbor ran their generator all night every night. There was a camp host this time we stayed so reported to the camp host, however the generator was still operated at night, all night. We came back from a hike and found people and their off leash dogs in our camp, they were walking up by our RV, literally on the camping rug, drinking coffee or what have you. They walked off when we walked up. Witnessed a family filling their water bottles at the campground spigot despite the sign on the spigot that states not for drinking, not for washing dishes, etc. Be sure to bring water.

@MichaelR189137 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #20

Good campground to head into the Pecos Wilderness. Good tree cover and friendly camp hosts. There were a few generators running but they stopped early and the Santa Barbara running along the campground help drown out the drone of the generators. Generators are why I rarely stay in campgrounds anymore, but folks were respectful here.

@JudithC3987228 · Camped on Jun 22, 2023 at Campsite #13

I love Santa Barbara CG and have been there many times over the years. My family and I were shocked and distressed because there were no warning signs that the 1 available drinking water hydrant in the campgrounds had not received testing results and shouldn't be used for drinking. We are hoping that non of us get sick because we filled up a gallon jug and drank most of it. When I went to refill the jug the next morning the camp host informed me that we should not drink the water. Please rectify this situation immediately. Why was the water not tested before the summer season?

@SteveF6015775 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #13

We stayed in site 13 and the description states it will accommodate 40ft, it WILL NOT. We are luck we had a 19 ft bumper pull and a jeep, it fit perfect. The camp host was very helpful and friendly. The campground and vaulted toilets were clean. The water is NOT working so make sure you have plenty of water. (June 2023)

@SteveF6015775 · Camped on Jun 13, 2023 at Campsite #12

We stayed in site 12 with 30 foot 5th wheel and it was perfect. The camp host was very helpful and friendly. The campground and vaulted toilets were clean. The water is NOT working so make sure you have plenty of water. (June 2023) They did have wood for sale.

@MargaretP73096 · Camped on Jun 11, 2023 at Campsite #14

I love this campground and have stayed here several times. The new park host is very nice and hospitable. I got to stay an extra day too.

@DaleG3694186 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #13

Santa Barbara Canyon Campground is a true gem. The sites are all good. There was a problem with the water system in the campground. No drinking water! It would have been nice to know that before we got there. Overall though its a great place to camp and enjoy.

@LaurieH1733167 · Camped on Jun 6, 2023 at Campsite #14

Beautiful spot with only a handful of campsites and great hiking. This trip we were blindsided by the lack of potable water....a website warning would have been nice! Otherwise, perfect destination with sweet camp host.

@KaeMC248EEFF22 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #14

I don’t do reviews please stop sending requests.

@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #5

This was a beautiful campground located about 3hours from our home. When we arrived in a rain storm at about 4pm we found someone in our reserved site. We could not locate the occupants who were probably tucked away inside from the rain so chose an alternative empty site. There was no campground host present to help with the situation. Had the campground been full we would have been out of luck. The people occupying our site left the next day. As we explored the campground, the non-present host had obviously left plastic bags with reservations on 3x5 cards and had relied on guests to go through the bags and find and remove their reservation so it was obvious for the next guest ( not a great system). Otherwise the campground was clean and quiet. It was also great that someone had com through on the morning we left to clear the road out of the campground after a tree had fallen across the road.

@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Aug 22, 2022 at Campsite #16

Beautiful mountain campground and wonderful trout stream adjacent. Surprised by absence of host, no water and no firewood available during stay. A bull also roamed the campground. None of these things were acknowledged by NFS partner when I reserved a camp site. Disappointed by the lack of information up front.

@TinaW7561414 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #14

After the fires we were happy that the campground and trails reopened- campsite however had no host, no water and toilets not maintained. Despite those clear negatives we love the area-

@FredS6254826 · Camped on Aug 19, 2022 at Campsite #20

We enjoyed walking along the river. The sound of the river at night led to a totally relaxing night's sleep.

@VictorM3802676 · Camped on Aug 15, 2022 at Campsite #20

Beautiful campground, mountains green from the rain and very peaceful with the river sound in the background.

@AdamG5394164 · Camped on Aug 13, 2022 at Campsite #13

This is one of our favorite established camp spots in NM. Well maintained. Mostly level spots. Great access to trails and streams. Generally quiet and respectful groups come here. Been here many times over many years. Due to fires there was a late season opening and therefore no camp host. I made reservations and showed up to find my site with someone else’s name on it. Fortunately other family members from out group had arrived the day before and snagged a FF site so we ended up staying there with no problems. The other people never showed up at our site nor the site across from it that was also reserved. The contract cleaning and over site crew stopped by on Sunday and I told them the story. Not a site in the whole place had my name on it yet I had a receipt to show them and a reservation number. I was not on their list at all. Makes me nervous about using the reservation system. Hope it works for Labor Day.

@mirandaV614678 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #20

I paid $78.00 and showed up to a campsite with my family that was closed and now can't even get a refund. This is not okay.

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