Absolutely stunning views this time of year when the Aspens begin to change color for the Fall season! Took a drive up the mountain yesterday and it was breath taking!!

Small park short ride from Santa Fe with interesting and challenging hiking trails, lots of camping options (closed now). There are also cool buildings -which are also closed. There are sledding options in winter and leaf viewing in fall.

I hadnt been here for a long time. We just enjoy the calm and quiet. .Prayed walked talked even took a nap. To see Good in all his glory pricless. To my hero Thank you .

We had great fun last Wednesday. I always enjoy the park. The Aspens turned early this year so we missed most of them. I recommend it to everyone.

As far as trails are concerned, the loop trail is well maintained but youre never far from the road and the East segment is basically through a camp site. Seemed like car camping options were suited for families. I enjoyed a bit of birding but overall I prefer something that takes me further from civilization.

Beautiful park with great views and picnic areas.But the graffiti on rocks and signs really detract from the natural beauty of the area.

All state owned parks are closed to non residents due to Covid . Looked amazing next time.

Hiked the West Circuit. Really good afternoon workout, but there are better views closer to SF.

Lots of aspens, and the main building there is super photogenic!

Very nice place to go spend a day to play snow, sledding. Just $5 fee that need for per car and enjoy as much as you want. Had lots of fun!

Great hike. I went in June and would recommend starting early morning so you avoid the heat. Trails are great about at least 3 miles. A creek along the way and beautiful scenery.

We thought the proximity to Santa Fe would make this park feel a bit urban but you really are out in the woods in a good way, feeling like you are much farther out. The views are amazing and the campsites are a nice distance apart from each other. The picnic table shelters are a really great amenity and there are some nice trails.

Such a beautiful state park. Definitely will return. Had a lovely picnic and mini hike!

My kids, dogs and I had a great time did 4 miles on the trail with no problems. Was a bit busy due to memorial day weekend but still the views were gorgeous!

One of my faves! Lots of wildlife to see! Great spot to spend with family and friends! The rangers are so nice too! Its very clean and safe! Lots of wonderful trails to hike!

My first time here. And this is exactly what I think of when I envision a state park. Trails everywhere, picnic spots everywhere, pull-offs and options for camping. Roads and structures are well maintained.The state has done a great job with this place.There are even group sites with ample space for camping.And there a USGS ranked summit within the parks confines... Point 9440.Ill definitely be back.

Beautiful park, awesome trails, but hard to find info or help. Mobile phones may not work in most of the park.

Great hike. Walked the Circle trail up to the top. 1000 feet of vertical in one mile. Felt a lot like a stair climbing machine.

Kids loved playing in the snow, trailer camping with electrical hook up open year round, and $14 a night, and Santa Fe just 25 minutes or so down the mountain.

Needs more info on trails, where to go . Otherwise is great

Always love hiking in Hyde Park. I hiked Circle Trail again, its still difficult but doable. I use one of their day sites afterwards to grill a nice steak lunch before heading out.

Simply beautiful in the fall.

So pretty, great camping and the park rangers are super friendly. Facilities are clean and well kept. Definitely a new regular stop on our travels. The wifi isnt the greatest, cell service is Verizon only and you can only get signal at the ranger station so its a great place to unplug for yourself and the teens.

Great place for a day hike. Trails were in good shape and able to be hiked by all age groups.

We stayed a night in one of the 3 yurts. It was very easy to reserve online. The Yurts are located on their own loop adjacent to the RV campground and across from the regular campground. There is a gate that you are given the code to the day before your arrival. So it is very private and secluded. The Yurts themselves are so cute and come with 6 cots with matresses you can arrange any way you like. There is also a propane heater. There is a huge bear locker for all your food. There are many trails in the vicinity and up the road to Ski Santa Fe, so plenty to do. The table at the site was a bit small so we were glad we brought our card table for extra space.

First time here. Did some grad photos! They turned out amazing

A beautiful part of Santa fe! Definitely recommend visiting.

Scenic drive up through pines and aspens with a few places to pull off and look down in Santa Fe and the valley.

One of my favorite parks. No water available and only pit privies, hence my lower rating. My camping experience contrasts sharply from a year ago when the park and national firest were shut down -- a direct result of the many folks who completely disregarded the seriously dangerous fire ban mandate. Cold and wet conditions have kept the throngs away and the intermittent creeks were flowing nicely. The falls were flowing and also a pleasure to visit. Kudos to Ranger Garcia who runs a tight ship on his watch.

Pretty nice place to have fun with snow. Plus point is that its free. Bathroom facilities could be a lot better; it took us 15 minutes to locate one as the one near the ski rental place was out of service.

Great small campground outside of Santa Fe. All sites have electricity. We aware that the elevation is about 2000 feet above Santa Fe so it can get a bit cold at night.

Dates of stay: 6-8 July 17: No water. Apparently there has not been water for quite sometime, but the only thing it currently mentions on the state park website is that there isnt water to the RV Dump Station. It should read NO WATER THROUGHOUT ALL CAMPING AREAS. Nice park/area...heavily wooded. The main camping area is on the right just after the Hyde Park Visitor Center (as you are traveling 475 N). The RV loop is down a bit more on the left. RV Loop has power, paved spots, and concrete picnic tables (these sites are all reserved via the website). The park closely parallels NM-475. You will hear and see vehicles, but its not extensive by any means. The sign at the entrance to the main campground does not recommend RVs 35 feet or bigger. Id have to agree with that. The spots arent really set up to easily drive past and back into a spot. Although Spot 6 would fit a large 35 ft RV its almost impossible to drive past the spot and back in even with a 12-18 ft travel trailer. Spot 8 and 29 are easy to back in with a trailer trailer. Spot 26 is a nice pull through. The main road through the campground is one-way. The website states 50 Developed Sites, but several areas were not open (the loop that has Spots 1-4, the area with Spots 34-36 and the overflow were closed). The loop that has spots 11-17 is very tight for a travel trailer...Im actually quite surprised it is not restricted just to tent camping. A large 5th wheel (if it wasnt 35 ft it wasnt too far from that length) got stuck on that loop (see pics). I believe the driver stopped on the incline just before the very tight turn at the top of the loop and could not get going again (kept spinning tires...4wd too!) The Rangers tried helping with a front end loader/backhoe, but it was too much. The next morning a large wrecker truck spent 3 hours getting the rig freed. There are two pay stations, one at the beginning of the main road and one about half-way through the park. The vault toilets are not cared for as well as the other SPs Ive stayed at. The two by Group Site #2 in particular needed attention (one had no toilet paper and the other had no lock on the door) Nice hiking trails throughout the park. West Circle Trail (2.2 miles) was a good workout...(steep and rocky in areas, loose rock/dirt, etc). Waterfall trail nice, but the waterfall was more like a water-trickle. You can get a good idea if the waterfall is in full effect because the trail up to the fall parallels the creek that the waterfall feeds...if no water in creek, no water at the waterfall. Still a nice little hike and nice rock face. No cell service...I have Verizon and there was no service at the park...if you drive 3-4 miles in either direction on NM-475 you start picking up service. Santa Fe Ski Area is about 6 miles from the park.

Great trails, dogs welcome..on leash and well behaved . lots of great camp sites and trails to explore. great birding, no rare birds sighted but still enjoyable.

Gorgeous area, with many amazing trails and lovely mountain areas for hiking, picnics, and just being in the wild. An opportunity to soak in the beauty and silence of Nature.Car camping in Black Canyon is nice, just be sure not to choose sites like 17 which are right next to the bathroom! Easy access in and out of town for sure which makes for a simple and affordable camping/Santa Fe adventure for families.

Great trails and beautiful scenery!! Love it!

Beautiful! Very nice quick hikes, great camping accommodations, and a wonderful picnic spot

Great place to camp with awesome hikes and views.

Fun hike with the kids to the waterfall; we had to cross the creek only 4 times :)

Beautiful park. Great trails. Not too busy, but busy enough to feel like a park and not the wilderness.

Stopped by here to ask for advice about road conditions on the way up to Ski Santa Fe. Staff was polite and this place looked like a fun outcome to go camping or sledding with young ones.

Beautiful place! Great viewsGood, well maintained hiking trails.

The circle loop was beautiful. The views from many points were breathtaking. I couldnt believe how empty the trail was for a Saturday. Campsites were great. A bit annoyed by no water tap anywhere near the campsites though. Not even one working for all the sites.

This New Mexican State Park is really one of the best there is. Being only 8 miles from downtown Santa Fe, is a great convenience. The camp sites are well equipped and easy to find. The park rangers are super chill and very friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone who would like to spend a few nights at an extremely beautiful setting, for ONLY $10.00 per night.

Really nice place for a day hike. The Circle trail is well graded and relatively easy if youre fit. For those who arent normally active or acclimated to the altitude, it might be a bit much.

So clean and ranger was so friendly.

Was not clear on water. Could not fill my fresh water tank. The sight was ok but next to highway. More info at kiosk. Someone was in our reserve spot. We had to move them. Was there five days. Still a good price.

Very cool free place to sled and tube behind the ski shop. Bring your own tube or sled. The ski shop sells them but they are way overpriced and the staff is rude.

Nice place. You got to pay to hike trails. Drive up the mountain about 9 miles for free hiking and free camping in the National Forest

A nice break from downtown anytime. Relaxing place that offers camping.

Came here our first day in Santa Fe for some mountain/hiking time, and loved it. So close to town, yet you feel out there. We just hiked to the waterfall, and along the creek that runs beside the road, and even though there were quite a few cars parked near ours, we hardly saw any other people the entire time we were out there.There are lots of vault toilets, but bring your own hand sanitzer. And drinking water.

Accessible hikeable, beautiful.

We rent group shelter 1 every year for a church function. It suits us well. We love the privacy and the volleyball area. Theres a creek nearby, lots of trees, and also the large pavilion. The only downside is the outhouses. They are simply dreadful.

Its a beautiful place. At night you can see everything. The one downfall it has is the people on there mountain bikes. The road is way to small and they feel they own the road. Otherwise its nice.

Nice trails

Awesome! Just Awesome very well kept park. I wish the signs in the park were marked better. But hey what is life with out a little Adventure!

Small mountaineous campground. Self-pay registeration system with little to no information to guide you through the process. If you pay more than required - its your loss and their gain.There is no cellphone service; the grounds are covered by gravel and various sizes rocks.The only way to secure a full hookup campsite (water and electric) is to make advance reservations. These are usually level campground sites.Mountainous sites are first come first served. Some may have electric while others may not. Mine had no utilities and my chassis was too low for me to drive up the hill to park near my grill and covered picnic table. So, I parked on the street. Never using the grill or covered table. Basically, I paid $40.00 to park on the street and use my own resources.This Campground is beside a highway that is heavily traveled. Speeding vehicles all day and night.There is a RV dump station up the highway.I wont camp here again. However, I met the nicest Forest Rangers.

Great wedding venue that love to DJ at.

Great in winter time

Just visited this park. It is a really nice place and very close to Santa Fe making it convenient. The only problem that I had was with the availability of water. Their website says water at the Rangers station, and when I went to check, the Ranger station was closed. It said office hours 10am - 4pm, and I was there at about 3:30pm. To top it off, the water supply was locked!! Had it not been for the really nice Camp Host who spared me a gallon of his water, I would have had to go backinto town to get some. I wish the Ranger would keep the water unlockedwhen he is out of the office.

Park is beautiful. Very clean and relaxing. Very nice for families to go and enjoy

Nice place to camp or have a family reunion. Just reserve early as it is in high demand. This place is kept clean and it has many hiking trails.

Hyde Memorial State Park is located on Hyde Park Road about halfway to the Santa Fe Ski Basin. For serious hikers, the park is a great starting point for many off trail adventures up the steep slopes to the mountains above. As always, be sure to take plenty of water, food, protective clothing and be sure to wear sturdy hiking boots. Trekking poles come in handy on the steep uncharted slopes. And, there are campsites if you decide to spend a night or two. Santa Fe is only 30 minutes away.

Great state park just out of town with a good variety of trail options. I enjoyed the hike to the waterfall.

Very nice place to camp. Secluded but near to neighbors, beautiful area, stream nearby. Glad we found this spot!

Nice campground, very well maintained, not too crowded, beautiful scenery.

Waterfall Trail is short, but beautiful

Beautiful park.

Great place to take grad pics !!!

Stayed two days in 34 foot RV. Only recommend Loop B for over 30 ft. Online said no spaces available, but there were 2 when we arrived. Electric only. Level site with table and fire pit. Lots of downed wood you can collect and burn. Did the 3 mile Circle Loop and Waterfall trail. Climb is 1300 feet. Great views of the Santa Fe National Forest. We didn’t have a car but had no trouble getting into town on our Specialized Como electric bikes. 10 miles of 30mph downhill out using no battery and 10 miles of 8mph uphill in 2-3.

Loved the camp ground. If you like base, primitive camping with no showers, this is for you...

Had a beautiful spot near the creek. Very scenic. No electric orowifi but only $10 a night.

Beautiful park. They now have Wi-Fi at the visitors center and the historic lodge where weddings and reunions are held

Beautiful place. I just miss water all over like there is back home

Decent place. Views arent so outstanding, but its nice. Visitor center was closed when we pulled up, though that was where we were supposed to get our $5 parking permit. Had to drive around to multiple campsite stops to find a site that actually had permits to avoid a $25 fine. No bathroom at the visitor center either-- also have to drive up to a campsite for that. Aside from that though, we completed a difficult hike with our dog and enjoyed ourselves.

This is a very special place very close to Santa Fe many wonderful trails and a great place to camp.

Very pretty. Not a ton of people when we went which was nice.

Beautiful

So beautiful is the sangre de christo mountains

Pleasant spot for camping and hiking about 8 miles from downtown Santa Fe. Improved camping sites with shelters are helpful during Summer monsoon season. Local hiking on the Circle Trail is pleasantly scenic. Also available is short hike to a small waterfall. Not a spectacularly scenic place, but very pleasant.

Nice forest. Campsites are a little ridiculous, had 2 campsites around us crammed full with 15 + people. Didnt see camp host at all.

Well relaxing place beautiful scenery

Beautiful drive getting up to ski hill.

This place is simply amazing Scott all the trails and and wildlife I probably saw about 40 deer its really nice right now and if youre in the outdoors you need to go to this place

Went on the waterfall trail and it was beautiful! The volunteers really care about the park and making it clean

Beautiful State Park that is kid and pet friendly and very well maintained.

Just what we needed for granddaughter sledding in the snow

Sheltered camp ground. Fire ring. Bathrooms available. It is a very beautiful scenery. Found the trail map on a poster by the visitor center billboard and took a picture to keep on hand. Campsites are first come first serve. Gate locks at 10pm for some camp ground areas. We hiked the circle tail and the trail was marked quite well. We wanted to see the waterfall as well, but other hikers told us that it was too late in the season (September), and the waterfall was dried up. It is right outside of Santa Fe, but we still lost signal about 10 minutes before arrival. Also if your not a big camper they do have yerts you can reserve in advance and even the basic shelters are pretty nice compared to most places.

Easy, peaceful feeling when youre up in the mountains.

So pretty did a wedding there

Scenic. Very scenic if you can make it to the top of the circle trail, but it is extremely difficult to get up there.

Quiet, Isolated Park just outside Santa Fe. Decent spots for camping, with lean-to shelters to put your tents (or horses) in. Water available during on-season. Trail Maps and Markers for the day hikers, but markers get scarce further along the overlook trail. Pretty decent climb/elevation for lowlanders (tourists) like myself.

Small bit beautiful spot half way up the mountain.

Good hiking trails for all skill levels.

Great place to let kids snowboard only 5$ parking fee. Bring ur own boards. Be careful of the bumpy Hill as it tends to break boards

Lovely park in the cool forest, however they closed it the beginning of June because of fire hazard. No fires, just the possibility of one. With that logic every forest should be closed in summer.

Camp sites were level and had covered shelter. Road through the camp sites less than expected for a state park.

Cool park. Would visit again

So close and yet...

Great camping place .love it

Great state park with hidden waterfalls and Calypso orchids