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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 is pronounced "Tess-U-key"
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.
Great trail for beginner or advanced hikers. Depending on what time you go you'll be in the shadow of the mountain and you're right by the river so it stays cool pretty much for your whole hike. You can either go down the mountain or up the mountain from the parking area. I've been hiking on this trails for a long time. It's been amazing to watch the scenery change little by little over the years.
Fantastic free campground with wonderful trails , they have bathrooms which is a huge plus
Such a great place for our sledding adventure today. Free fun for your family. Dress warm!!! All of those resorts charging money for an activity you can do for free, closer to home?! Why pass this place up and the drive up there is beautiful. We saw deer and a bobcat (not sure) while we were leaving. We're going back tomorrow with some cheap shaver sleds from target. Thanks for looking out local peeps. These mom's appreciate you.
