Hyde Memorial State Park
Hyde Memorial State Park
4.5
About
Located in a breathtaking natural setting, this park is ideal for picnics and camping.
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
265 within 5 kms
Attractions
336 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
233 reviews
Excellent
130
Very good
77
Average
17
Poor
5
Terrible
4
Crystalsdv
2 contributions
Mar 2020
We camped here for spring break with our young kids. Pros: mountains and views spectacular, near Ski Santa Fe so can easily access the ski slopes quickly. Camp host and park rangers very nice and helpful. Cons: only electric camp sites, has pit toilet. No showers/bathrooms. 1 water main available up at the camp office only.
Written 14 March 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
jen
Bixby, OK67 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
We camped for two nights and loved every minute of it. Site 19 where we had amazing trees, a stream trickling in the distance, a trail passing right by our site, a waterfall, no cell service and fantastic weather. No hookups, vault toilet. Close to town but far enough away.
Written 14 May 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
mickeyb37
Northville, MI200 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
Wonderful park with a spectacular trail. Go past mile marker 13 almost to mile marker 14, park in the huge parking lot and take the trail as much (12 miles) or as little as you want. Level and friendly for a while, and then steep up hill after about 2 miles. The day we did it the Aspen trees were all in bloom. What a beautiful sight.
Written 8 October 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David V
San Antonio, TX5 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We’re traveling tomorrow to Santa Fe as we do every year but looks like there’s a lot less snow. Can anyone give me a heads up?
Thank you
Thank you
Written 21 December 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Campers101
3 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
I am an avid camper and RV’er now. I have NEVER felt threatened or scared to camp someplace until I tried to stay here and met Joe. He is terrifying. He sneaks up on you. He is not friendly. He constantly threatens to “Call the ranger.” For example, I had to go back to town to go to an ATM to pay my park fee. When I returned it wasn’t late and I wanted to avoid shining my headlights in everyone’s campers so I went the technically wrong way on a wide road for thirty feet to pay my fee and go to me campsite another twenty feet away. This direction was uphill so my lights didn’t hit anyone’s windows. Suddenly Joe appears md just starts chewing me out. Doesn’t let me go pay. I asked him what it was he wanted me to do: reverse? Park quickly? Drive with NO lights on at all? Joe had no answer and continued to obstruct any progress. It was incredibly hostile and weird. Mind you this was at 1020 ok at night. It was dark. And I was alone. When I asked for his name he became upset and threatened to call the ranger then started radio-ing without any clear explanation. It was awful. He was awful. Does he just sit around all night looking for a reason to be upset and feel powerful? His excuse was that I spent to long in my car filling out the envelope to pay my fee. Seriously? It was the most awkward encounter of my lifetime camping as an Eagle Scout and beyond. If Joe is still there, avoid this place. I had to leave and went to sleep in trailer in a large parking lot in town. It felt way safer than being here.
Written 27 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
vicamille
Austin, TX130 contributions
Dec 2011
This is a great place to sled. We went here a few days after a snowstorm and there were tons of snow to sled. They designated 3 sledding area with nets. Bring your own sled, but they do sell sleds, however, when we got there it was all sold out. Luckily we brought our own. Parking is limted but people come and go so you can find parking. The road conditions going there is paved and plowed. It is not very far from the Plaza. The park closes at 4pm during that time. So plan well and you will have a marvelous time sledding.
Written 9 January 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carla C
Starkville, MS67 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
We are supposed to go to Ski Santa Fe and just dropped by to take pictures of the place, ended up here since kids wanted to try sledding and enjoyed it so much that we decided to just stay here. Another good thing is that you only pay for $5.00 parking fee.
Written 7 January 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Chris L
Albuquerque, NM1,516 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
This park is convenient in that it is close to Santa Fe and to hiking trails, which is the reason we chose it. Our tent site was spacious with a good tent pad. We had a difficult time finding our site, there was no map posted on the bulletin boards and the office was closed as was the visitor center. (We arrived around 5:00 p.m.) They could use more signs!
Written 16 September 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
tattersall_12
Elk Grove, CA447 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Spent a week in Santa Fe and went four times here! First day, did the scenic drive up to the Ski Lodge. Day two, biked the 14 1/2 miles to the Ski Lodge. Third day, hiked the trail starting at mile marker 13 to Tesugue Peak, and fourth day, biked again up to the Ski Lodge. Along the way, we were amazed at the incredible views, the challenging incline, and the quietness of the place. So pleased to drive through Hyde Park to the ski lodge. What an incredible place for campers, hikers, and cyclist. On side note, lots of bathroom facilities available and picnic areas! Recommend this park and will come back again!
Written 14 August 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BrunoAP
Basilicata, Italy768 contributions
This is actually a state park (http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Hyde.htm) and only about 30 minutes from the Plaza in Santa Fe. The park is located on the road up to the Santa Fe Ski Basin and has good camping and picnic facilities though it is crowded on weekends and during the summer. There are also some good trails in this area.
Just past the park you come to a large Aspen forest that turns yellow and orange in the fall, usually end of Sept, start of Oct. The road becomes very busy when the colors are at their prime but this makes for some great photos.
There are no established eateries along this road but you will find some great places for a picnic so bring along some salsa and chips!
Just past the park you come to a large Aspen forest that turns yellow and orange in the fall, usually end of Sept, start of Oct. The road becomes very busy when the colors are at their prime but this makes for some great photos.
There are no established eateries along this road but you will find some great places for a picnic so bring along some salsa and chips!
Written 25 September 2008
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Yes, this according to their website. I'm not allowed to put the website link on here but just Google Hyde Memorial State Park Trails and the info is at the bottom of the page.
Written 8 September 2018
I have reservations for Jun 28, 2018. I understand there is no water at the RV dump station, but is there another potable water source in the park where I can fill my RV? Thanks!
Written 21 May 2018
There's water but not potable if it's the same as when I was there last year this time. You're fine to wash your hands, wash dishes in it etc, but you'll need to fill your RV elsewhere.
Written 21 May 2018
Teresa G
Edgewood, Texas
I'm thinking about coming this dec. is there placed to sled?
Written 9 December 2016
i'd say - probably high up at the ski basin - but best you would write a mail to the santa fe ski basin & they might be able to help you regarding sledge possibilities
Written 11 December 2016
Can you camp here for spring break in a pop-up camper? We have 2 kids (5 and 3) and a dog. Want a fun adventure March 25-28th.
Written 8 March 2016
Yes, they can accommodate the camper, the kids and the dog.
Written 9 March 2016
Showing results 1-7 of 7
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing