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JEMEZ FALLS CAMPGROUND

Jemez Springs, New Mexico · USDA Forest Service

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About

Jemez Falls Campground is located in a stunning Ponderosa Pine and forest meadow environment. The campground elevation is 7,880 feet above sea level. Come prepared for warm days and cool nights. The Cerro Pelado Area closure prohibits members of the public from entering Trail 137 from access points South of the East Fork Trailhead. Entry is allowed North from the East Fork Trailhead to Las Conchas Trailhead. Please remember that this campground is special. Help keep it clean and beautiful by using the trash dumpsters. Campground has 52 camp sites with picnic table and fire ring. Paved access which allows trailers and RV's up to 40 feet. Loop 4 sites are non-generator use areas. Loops 1-3 may use generators from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV hook-ups. Drinking water is provided from spigots conveniently located throughout the campground. Vault toilets provide basic sanitation needs. A campground host is on duty. Overnight camping, fishing, and hiking are main attractions. Other recreational activities include outdoor photography and nature viewing. The campground is within the heart of the Jemez National Recreation Area.The campground contains 51 overnight tent and RV/trailer campsites. Loop 4 has been designated as a (quiet area), generator use is not permitted. Please be aware of the size specifications for your trailer/RV/tent, ensure your equipment will fit in the sizes that are stated for each site. There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV/trailer hook-ups at the campground. Drinking water is provided from spigots conveniently located throughout the campground. Vault toilets provide basic sanitation needs. A campground host is on duty during the summer camping season.The East Fork Jemez Wild and Scenic River runs close to the campground. The campground is situated on rolling terrain shaded by pines and sunny in open meadows.Jemez Falls, the largest waterfall in the Jemez Mountains, is a half mile hike from the campground. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within short driving distance along the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway.

Directions

From Alburquerque: Take Interstate 25 north for 12 miles; exit onto NM State Highway 550 northwest for approximately 20 miles then exit onto NM Highway 4. The campground is accessed off NM Highway 4, approximately 15 miles northeast of Jemez Springs.

Location

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Details

State
New Mexico
City / area
Jemez Springs
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Santa Fe National Forest
Campsites
50
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$20 / night
Rating
4.44 / 5 (498 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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