Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 51
- Pull-through
- 5
- Max rig length
- 47 ft
About this campground
Overview 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. Recreation 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.Facilities 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. Natural Features 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. Nearby Attractions 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.Charges & Cancellations
Getting there
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.
Activities
- DAY USE AREA
- FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- CAMPING
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic AreaSanta Fe National Forest0 mi
- Jemez Falls Group Picnic SiteSanta Fe National Forest0 mi
- Jemez Falls TrailheadSanta Fe National Forest0 mi
- East Fork Trailhead #137Santa Fe National Forest1 mi
- Battleship Rock Picnic SiteSanta Fe National Forest2 mi
- Battleship Rock TrailheadSanta Fe National Forest2 mi
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