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State Park
Jemez Falls Campground
Jemez Springs, NM
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- Operator:(575) 829-3535
- Email:john.hennard@usda.gov
- Address:051 Woodsy Lane, P.O. Box 150 · Jemez Springs, NM · 87025
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About
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. Excellent hiking opportunities are available, including a short hike to Jemez Falls or a longer hike along the East Fork Trail, both of which can be accessed from the campground . Thank you for choosing USFS Jemez Falls Campground for your visit. Please remember that this campground is special. Help keep it clean and beautiful by using the trash dumpsters. Have a wonderful stay camping in the Jemez Mountains. Campground has 52 camp sites with picnic table and fire ring. Paved access which allows trailers and RV's up to 40 feet.
For the 2022 Season of Use, loop 4 sites are non-generator use areas. Loops 1-3 may use generators from 6:00 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 during the season of use.
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. 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.
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.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (51)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Jemez Falls Campground

Jemez Falls Trail
New Mexico
0.7 mi144 ftgain
TrailEasy

Jemez Falls to McCauley Hot Springs
New Mexico
3.2 mi1,073 ftgain
TrailModerate

East Fork Trailhead to Battleship Rock Trailhead via East Fork Trail
New Mexico
5.2 mi804 ftgain
TrailModerate

Jemez East River Slot Canyon
New Mexico
1.1 mi233 ftgain
TrailEasy

McCauley Hot Springs
New Mexico
3.4 mi1,086 ftgain
TrailModerate

Paliza Canyon
New Mexico
11.3 mi1,516 ftgain
TrailDifficult
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