Federal campground in Santa Fe National Forest
Location: Jemez Springs, NM, NM
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Redondo Campground is situated in a stand of Ponderosa Pine interspersed with grass and wildflower meadows within the Jemez National Recreation Area. The campground is approximately 8,200 feet in elevation and you can plan for warm days and cool nights. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within driving distance, both are accessed via the Jemez Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway (NM State Highway 4).
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, Electric Hookups
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Redondo Campground offers 62 sites in a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest with excellent shade and amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. Campers praise its peaceful setting, clean facilities, and first-come-first-served reservation system.
Wildlife alert: Black bears, wapiti, mule deer, and Mexican Spotted Owls are present in the area. Golden-mantled ground squirrels and various lizard species also inhabit the region.
Insider tips for Redondo Campground: Arrive early for first-come-first-served sites during peak season No phone service available — plan accordingly Vault toilets are well-maintained and well-stocked Proximity to Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument via NM State Highway 4
Skip Redondo Campground if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require cellular service. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Redondo Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October with warm days and cool nights at 8,200 feet elevation..
Nearby campgrounds: San Antonio Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area (JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM), Paliza (Jemez Springs, NM), Vista Linda Campground (Jemez Springs, NM).
Cell signal at Redondo Campground (Jemez Springs, NM): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
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.
The Redondo Campground is situated in a stand of Ponderosa Pine interspersed with grass and wildflower meadows within the Jemez National Recreation Area. The campground is approximately 8,200 feet in elevation and you can plan for warm days and cool nights. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within driving distance, both are accessed via the Jemez Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway (NM State Highway 4).
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Arrive early for first-come-first-served sites during peak season
No phone service available
plan accordingly
Vault toilets are well-maintained and well-stocked
Proximity to Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument via NM State Highway 4
Campground operates seasonally May through October with warm days and cool nights at 8,200 feet elevation.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
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