USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Jemez Falls Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States · in Jemez National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 51
- Hookups
- 50 no hookups
- Season
- May 8 to November 15
- Cost
- Standard Nonelectric sites are $20.00 for the Season.
- Max RV length
- 47 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,953 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon good · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- JEMEZ FALLS CAMPGROUND (NFSR 133) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Nearest town
- Jemez Springs
- Address
- 051 Woodsy Lane, P.O. Box 150, Jemez Springs, NM, 87025
- Phone
- (575) 829-3535
- Activities
- Amphitheater, Camping, Historic Sites, Lookout Tower, Mountain Biking, Wildlife Viewing
51 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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.
The Cerro Pelado Area closure prohibits members of the public from entering Trail 137 from access points South of the East Fork Trailhead. Entry is allowed North from the East Fork Trailhead to Las Conchas Trailhead.
Please remember that this campground is special. Help keep it clean and beautiful by using the trash dumpsters. Campground has 52 camp sites with picnic table and fire ring. Paved access which allows trailers and RV's up to 40 feet.
Loop 4 sites are non-generator use areas. Loops 1-3 may use generators from 7:00 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.
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. Loop 4 has been designated as a (quiet area), generator use is not permitted. Please be aware of the size specifications for your trailer/RV/tent, ensure your equipment will fit in the sizes that are stated for each site. There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV/trailer 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.
Charges & Cancellations
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 20° | 5° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 41° | 21° | -6° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 47° | 28° | 12° | 74° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 35° | 4° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 44° | 31° | 80° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 80° | 54° | 43° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 58° | 50° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 78° | 56° | 49° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 51° | 33° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 39° | 29° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 31° | 3° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 42° | 25° | 8° | 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.
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