Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area
Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.81694, -106.60611
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (575) 829-3535
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area
Overview Jemez Falls Picnic Area is great place to spend the day, especially when planning a day hike to nearby Jemez Falls on the Jemez District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The lands are known for immense cultural heritage of the Jemez people, as well as a therapeutic natural warm springs. Recreation A trailhead to Jemez Falls is located within the day-use area. It leads to both Jemez Falls and McCauley Warm Springs. Visitors can also enjoy fishing the Jemez River, a small trout stream stocked with catchable trout. Facilities The accessible picnic area is equipped with a shelter, tables and large grills. Accessible vault toilets and trash collection are provided. The site can accommodate up to 50 people. A large parking area is on-site. Natural Features The picnic area is situated in a forested area at an elevation of 7,880 feet. Nearby Jemez Falls cascades 70 feet over a rocky cliff surrounded by boulders and pines. Nearby Attractions The picnic area is located 15 miles northeast of Jemez Springs, New Mexico. San Diego Canyon overlook is located nearby and provides a stunning view of the canyon. Nearby Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument provide plenty of scenic views and geographic history.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 18 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 39 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 33 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 164 designated routes (256 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemez Falls Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Jemez Falls | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Banco Bonito Campground (Special Use Permit Required) | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Redondo Campground | National forest campground | 3.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Redondo | National forest campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Redondo Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.