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Jemez Falls Campground

4 mi southeast of La Cueva, NM · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Sepbest months

About Jemez Falls Campground

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…

  • Fees: **Standard Nonelectric sites are $20.00 for the Season.**
  • Season: May – November
  • Managed by: Santa Fe National Forest, FS
  • Where: 4 mi southeast of La Cueva, NM · 35.81639, -106.60639

Things to do:

FishingHikingBikingWildlife & birdingHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

38°
16°Jan
41°
19°Feb
49°
24°Mar
56°
30°Apr
66°
37°May
77°
46°Jun
79°
51°Jul
76°
50°Aug
70°
44°Sep
59°
34°Oct
47°
24°Nov
38°
17°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
East ForkHikingat camp9.2 mi
FR 4BATV road0.7 mi3.5 mi
Cat MesaATV road1.0 mi11.5 mi
Spur Trail EastHiking1.7 mi0.3 mi
East Fork BoxHiking1.8 mi0.3 mi
Spence Hot SpringsHiking2.6 mi0.3 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 18.4 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.

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