San Antonio Campground
San Antonio Campground is adjacent to the San Antonio River, tucked into a forest of ponderosa pine at 7,600 feet above sea level. This popular campground is open from May through October in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors should be prepared for hot summer days and cool nights.
San Antonio Campground was completely rebuilt and reopened in August 2010. It is designated as a reduced impact and recycle campground.
The campground has 20 standard sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. A group area on the north end of the campground includes a pavilion that can accommodate up to 100 people.
The group area includes nine tent sites. Accessible sites are located on the south end of the campground.
Sites are equipped with picnic tables and pedestal grills, and sites 1-6 have water and electric hookups. Site 3 can accommodate two RVs.
Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Parking areas, spurs and roads within the campground are paved. A camp host is available during the peak season. Visitors are encouraged to pack out trash, but recycling bins are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
It’s that time of year and due to the freezing temperatures, the water at our facility will be shutoff for the remainder of the season starting on September 23rd, 2024. We wanted to remind you to bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
For additional information visit this location’s Recreation.gov webpage or contact our location directly for details.
Need to Know
Online reservations are payment for one vehicle, there is an additional fee of $15 per vehicle at sites 1-6 and $10 per vehicle per night at all other sites. This willl be paid at the campground.
Before making a reservation for a campsite, check the details for driveway length to see if your vehicle and equipment can fit on the site.
No dump station available at this campground
- Cutting live vegetation is prohibited
- Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills
Check Out is 12 noon.
Quiet hours are between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Generators are not to be used between that time.
No live music or sound systems after 10 p.m.
Maximum vehicle length is 40 feet, please check each site for specifics.
- Click here for more information about Santa Fe National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acres within the Santa Fe National Forest. Elevations range from 5,300 to 13,103
feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness.
The diverse ecosystems of the Santa Fe National Forest are home to a variety of wildlife species. The ponderosa pine forests at 6,000-9,500 feet provide habitat for
the Jemez Mountain salamander, northern goshawk, Merriam's turkey, Abert's squirrel and hairy woodpecker.
Nearby Attractions
The 163-mile Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway passes amazing geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and an Indian pueblo. The area is rich in logging, mining and ranching heritage.
Recreation
A paved walking trail along the river provides access for fishing. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout. Visitors enjoy wading in the river on hot summer days.
The campground offers easy driving access to several recreational sites nearby, including the popular La Cueva Picnic Site, Spence Hot Spring Trailhead, Battleship Rock Trailhead and a couple of fishing sites along the San Antonio River.
Contact Information
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051 Woodsy Lane, P.O. Box 150 Jemez Springs NM 87025
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 575-829-3535
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Jemez Springs, New Mexico, travel 9 miles north on New Mexico State Road 4 and along the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, then take New Mexico State Road 126 for 2 miles to campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 028, Loop SASO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop SASO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop SASO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site GA, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop SASO, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop GAPK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
