USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Redondo Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States · in Jemez National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 62
- Hookups
- 62 with water, 62 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to November 15
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,146 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- REDONDO LOOP D (NFSR 602D) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Nearest town
- La Cueva
- Phone
- 575-829-3535
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Auto Touring, Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Cultural Activities, Recreation Programs
About
Overview
The Redondo Campground is situated in a stand of Ponderosa Pine interspersed with grass and wildflower meadows within the Jemez National Recreation Area. The campground is approximately 8,200 feet in elevation and you can plan for warm days and cool nights. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within driving distance, both are accessed via the Jemez Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway (NM State Highway 4).
Recreation
Redondo Campground is one of five developed campgrounds in the Jemez National Recreation Area on the Jemez Ranger District. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area, from scenic driving to fishing accesses and day-use picnic areas. Redondo Campground is a brief drive from the San Diego Overlook scenic site, and within a short drive from access points to Trail 137.
Facilities
Redondo Campground has vault toilet bathrooms throughout. Electric is not available. Water is not available.
Natural Features
Redondo Campground sits at over 8,200 feet and is surrounded by mixed-conifer and Ponderosa Pine stands.
Nearby Attractions
Redondo Campground is part of the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are numerous developed, dispersed, and undeveloped recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area. It is also near the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Bandelier National Monument, Dome and Bandlier Wilderness Areas, the town of Los Alamos, and a two-hour drive to Santa Fe.
Fees
Redondo Campground will be a reservation only campground starting in 2026. Reservations will be open in 6 month increments or can be made the same day of arrival if the site is not already reserved. Campground fees are $15 for 2 vehicles MAX per night for each site.
Redondo Campground is available for the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay program. To utilize this program, please download the REC.GOV app prior to arriving (limited cell service in the area) and proceed to the Scan & Pay using the QR codes at the site. Cell phone signal and WiFi are not needed for Scan & Pay once you have the app downloaded.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 17° | 4° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 22° | -4° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 28° | 11° | 73° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 33° | 7° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 43° | 30° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 53° | 42° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 49° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 55° | 48° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 51° | 29° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 38° | 28° | 72° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 30° | 6° | 65° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 24° | 7° | 55° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- San Antonio Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 30 sites
- Jemez Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 51 sites
- Fenton Lake State Park · New Mexico State Parks · 6 mi · 32 sites
- Paliza · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 42 sites
- Paliza Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 2 sites
All public campgrounds in New Mexico · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-05-09. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.