Jemez Falls Campground
Santa Fe National Forest — riverside
Location: Jemez Springs, NM, NM
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (393 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host
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Stunning Ponderosa Pine and forest meadow environment at 7,880 feet elevation with a short, scenic hike to Jemez Falls. Campers praise the beautiful, quiet setting with large sites and fair pricing, though note it requires advance reservations.
Wildlife alert: Mexican Spotted Owl, Wapiti (Elk), Gunnison's Prairie Dog, and multiple lizard species including Greater Short-horned Lizard present in area
Insider tips for Jemez Falls Campground: Book early on recreation.gov — this is a federal campground with high demand The hike to Jemez Falls is short, wide, and mostly flat but becomes rocky; perfect for day use if sites are full Bring a good sweater; nights are much cooler than daytime temperatures suggest, even in summer
Skip Jemez Falls Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities — only vault toilets available, no running water at campground. You need flexibility — campground is seasonal (May-October only) and books up quickly.
Best time to visit Jemez Falls Campground: May-October — Official operating season. Campers recommend late July and beyond, but bring warm layers as nights are significantly cooler than expected..
Nearby campgrounds: Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area (JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM), Redondo Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), San Antonio Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Paliza (Jemez Springs, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jemez Falls Campground
Cell signal at Jemez Falls Campground (Jemez Springs, NM): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early on recreation.gov
this is a federal campground with high demand
The hike to Jemez Falls is short, wide, and mostly flat but becomes rocky; perfect for day use if sites are full
Bring a good sweater; nights are much cooler than daytime temperatures suggest, even in summer
Official operating season. Campers recommend late July and beyond, but bring warm layers as nights are significantly cooler than expected.
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Getting there →
From Alburquerque: Take Interstate 25 north for 12 miles; exit onto NM State Highway 550 northwest for approximately 20 miles then exit onto NM Highway 4. The campground is accessed off NM Highway 4, approximately 15 miles northeast of Jemez Springs.
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- 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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