Paliza
Paliza is a national forest campground in New Mexico. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- New Mexico
- Coordinates
- 35.70417, -106.62583
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Paliza
Overview Paliza Campground sits beneath sandstone cliffs on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The area is replete with culture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Ample recreation opportunities exist at or near the campground, which makes it a wonderful outdoor destination. Recreation Hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives are some of the popular activities enjoyed near the campground. Striking views of an ancient volcanic crater amid the rolling hills, can be seen from the Cerro Pelado Scenic Overlook, about 11 miles from the campground. Off-road vehicle trails and numerous hiking and mountain biking trails surround the campground. Facilities There is no water. The campground offers a variety of sites available for tent and RV camping. Picnic tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets. Roads within the campground are paved. Natural Features The newly refurbished campground sits in a forested area at the top of a hill with views of the Jemez Valley below. It was originally the site of a 1930s Civilian Convservation Corps base camp. Remnants of that camp, including log lean-to's and adirondack shelters with rock fireplaces, can be found within the campground. A small stream runs alongside the campground and sandstone cliffs on the nearby mesas provide excellent photographic and sightseeing opportunities. A small tract of private land is located north of the campground and commo
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Juniper Campground Dump Station · 20 mi
- Water fill
- Santa Fe Public Library · 39 mi
- Propane
- Rael Propane · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 112 designated routes (172 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paliza Family Campground (N) | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Group Campground (S) | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Paliza Group Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Paliza | National forest group campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Vista Linda Campground | Private campground | 5.4 mi | — | — |
| Vista Linda Campground | National forest campground | 5.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.