Please be aware that due to a Pavement Preservation Contract, you will be unable to make reservations at Jemez Falls Campground until further notice. We are expecting the construction to occur around the beginning of May. Once we have exact dates and the estimated duration of the project, we will post the dates and open the Campground for reservations.
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Campground
Facilities
The campground contains 51 overnight tent and RV/trailer campsites. For the 2021 Season of Use loops 3 and 4 sites are non-generator use areas.There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV 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.
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.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Management
- Overnight
Activities
- Day Use Area
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Wildlife Viewing
- Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Biking
Amenities
- Amphitheater
- Drinking Water (peak season)
- Paved Parking
- Paved Roads
- Trailheads
- Trash Collection
- Vault Toilets
- Grills/Fire Ring
- Quiet Area
- Fire Pit
- Picnic Table
- Accessible Grills
- Accessibility
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.
Getting Here
Latitude
35° 48' 59.0000" NLongitude
106° 36' 23.0000" WFrom 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.
Need to Know
Online reservations are payment for two vehicles; that includes the tow vehicle or RV and one additional vehicle.
Check out time is 11:00 AM and Check in time is 1:00 PM
Campground quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. This includes the use of generators.
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.
Loop 4 sites are non-generator use areas.
Make sure to check your vehicle and attachments do not exceed the driveway length listed in the details section of the campsite prior to making your reservation.
ANIMAL ALERTS: CAUTION, Bears frequent the area. All food must be kept in approved containers.
No ATVs or ORVs allowed in the campground.
There is a campground host at this campground.
Firewood is not available for sale - dead and down wood in forest can be picked up for firewood. Please do not cut live standing trees or branches.
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.
Pets must be leashed at all times.
Click here for more information on the Santa Fe National Forest
Contact Information
Mailing Address
051 Woodsy Lane, P.O. Box 150
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (575) 829-3535
