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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jacks-creek-group-area to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Pecos, NM, NM★ 4.8 (4 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Camp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: September-October

Fall foliage described as 'absolutely stunning' by Google reviewers

Best: May-June

Early in seasonal opening (May through October); moderate mountain temperatures

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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

#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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Jacks Creek Group Area cost per night?+
Jacks Creek Group Area costs $100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Jacks Creek Group Area open?+
Jacks Creek Group Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jacks Creek Group Area have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Jacks Creek Group Area?+
Jacks Creek Group Area can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Jacks Creek Group Area?+
Jacks Creek Group Area is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Jacks Creek Group Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jacks Creek Group Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jacks Creek Group Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Jacks Creek Group Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$100 /night★ 4.8 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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