Jacks Creek Group Area
Santa Fe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Pecos, NM, NM
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jack’s Creek Group Area is a picturesque, high-elevation campground situated just 50 miles from Santa Fe. Set at an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet within the Santa Fe National Forest, visitors can enjoy moderate temperatures and invigorating mountain breezes. Perfect for family reunions, recreational events, and large gatherings, it features 2 spacious group units to rent (Group A and Group B), each accommodating up to 40 guests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Camp Host, Fishing
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High-elevation campground at 8,000 feet in Santa Fe National Forest offering moderate temperatures and mountain scenery. Google reviewers praise it as stunning in fall with clean facilities and serene morning views.
Wildlife alert: Pacific Marten, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Canada Jay, Williamson's Sapsucker, Western Tanager, Wandering Garter Snake, Greater Short-horned Lizard, and Eastern Patch-nosed Snake documented in area.
Insider tips for Jacks Creek Group Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites accommodating up to 40 guests each Horse camping is allowed according to verified camper reports Restrooms are cleaner than most other campgrounds in the area
Skip Jacks Creek Group Area if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require gated or permanent campground—seasonal operations May through October only. You need full services—check current status as recent reviews mention significant water systems and road work.
Best time to visit Jacks Creek Group Area: September-October — Fall foliage described as 'absolutely stunning' by Google reviewers. May-June — Early in seasonal opening (May through October); moderate mountain temperatures.
Nearby campgrounds: Panchuela (Cowles, NM), Holy Ghost Group Area (Pecos, NM), Black Canyon Campground (Santa Fe National Forest, Nm) (Santa Fe, NM), Field Tract Campground (Pecos, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jacks Creek Group Area
Cell signal at Jacks Creek Group Area (Pecos, NM): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Jack’s Creek Group Area is a picturesque, high-elevation campground situated just 50 miles from Santa Fe. Set at an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet within the Santa Fe National Forest, visitors can enjoy moderate temperatures and invigorating mountain breezes. Perfect for family reunions, recreational events, and large gatherings, it features 2 spacious group units to rent (Group A and Group B), each accommodating up to 40 guests.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 group sites accommodating up to 40 guests each
Horse camping is allowed according to verified camper reports
Restrooms are cleaner than most other campgrounds in the area
Fall foliage described as 'absolutely stunning' by Google reviewers
Early in seasonal opening (May through October); moderate mountain temperatures
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-25 east from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the Glorieta/Pecos exit. Take State Highway 50 approximately five miles to Pecos. At the four-way stop, turn left onto State Highway 63. Travel north on 63 to the Jack's Creek Campground area. The campground is about 21 miles north of Pecos.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Santa Fe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Santa Fe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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