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Big Tesuque Campground

usfs · NM

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  • fuel station9.3 mi

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About

Big Tesuque is a walk in campground not conducive to trailer or RV campoing. 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 also 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. There are additional recreation opportunities along NM 475, both above and below Big Tesuque Campground, including hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, and in the winter. both nordic and alpine skiing.Tesuque ispronounced 'Tess-U-key'

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Galisteo Allsup's

    9.3 mi
  • grocery

    Johnny's Cash Store

    9.0 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    1.9 mi
  • trailhead

    Aspen Vista

    0.5 mi
  • attraction

    Vista Grande Overlook

    1.2 mi
  • recreation site

    Little Tesuque

    3.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: PACHECO CANYON in Santa Fe National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/10/2026

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