Paliza

Santa Fe National Forest — hiking

Location: Jemez Springs, NM, NM

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Paliza Campground sits beneath sandstone cliffs on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The area is replete with culture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Ample recreation opportunities exist at or near the campground, which makes it a wonderful outdoor destination.There is no water.

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/paliza to be notified when sites open up.

Paliza sits beneath striking sandstone cliffs in Santa Fe National Forest with ample recreation including hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and well-maintained sites.

Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Gopher Snake present in area; also Pallid Bat, Rock Squirrel, Red-naped Sapsucker, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Paliza: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Sites are well-maintained with raked gravel and clean fire pits Stream nearby the campground for water access

Skip Paliza if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You want solitude — hikers and firewood cutters regularly drive by on Forest Road 10.

Best time to visit Paliza: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Paliza Group Campground (Ponderosa, NM), Vista Linda Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Jemez Falls Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Redondo Campground (Jemez Springs, NM).