Paliza Group Campground
Paliza Group Campground is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.69725, -106.63420
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
- 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 Paliza Group Campground
Overview Paliza Group Campground is found north of the small community of Ponderosa, surrounded by ponderosa pines and views of the stunning cliff faces of majestic mesas. There are two group areas within the campground, with walk in and drive in sites found separately in each loop. The group campground generally opens in mid-May and closes in October. It’s location is ideal for enjoying quiet, star filled nights as it is far away from major cities. The Jemez National Recreation Area is a short drive away and providesmany opportunities to enjoy the Santa Fe National Forest. Recreation Paliza Group Campground is not far from NM Highway 4 and the popular Jemez National Recreation Area. Scenic day hikes, hot springs, and historical landmarks can be found nearby. Fishing is popular on the nearby San Antonio Creek with plenty of fishing sites available. Facilities The Owl Loop sites have paved driveways along with standard campsite amenities like a fire ring grill, picnic table, lantern post, and gravel tent pads. There is a large outdoor picnic area for the Owl Loop and comes with pedestal grills, a ramada, picnic tables, and plenty of room for large gatherings. The Red Tail Loop sites are walk-in sites, but the parking is close by with additional parking for RVs and trailers available. Red Tail Loop sites have a picnic table, fire ring grill, lantern posts, and gravel tent pads provided, with a gravel walkway connecting all the sites. There are recently renovated vaulted to
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 21 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 39 mi
- Propane
- Rael Propane · 37 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 109 designated routes (171 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paliza | National forest group campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Group Campground (S) | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Family Campground (N) | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Paliza | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Vista Linda Campground | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Vista Linda Campground | Private campground | 5.1 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.