San Antonio Campground
Santa Fe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Jemez Springs, NM, NM
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$150 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (250 reviews)
Season: May through October
San Antonio Campground is adjacent to the San Antonio River, tucked into a forest of ponderosa pine at 7,600 feet above sea level. This popular campground is open from May through October in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors should be prepared for hot summer days and cool nights.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/san-antonio-campground to be notified when sites open up.
San Antonio Campground sits at 7,600 feet in a ponderosa pine forest adjacent to the San Antonio River with a paved walking trail. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, maintenance, and scenic environment, with a 4.6/5 rating from 85 reviews.
Wildlife alert: New Mexico Black Bear, Wapiti, Mule Deer, Mexican Spotted Owl, and Gopher Snake verified in the area. Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Abert's Squirrel, and various lizard species also present.
Insider tips for San Antonio Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Sites are tight for RVs over 30 feet; check site size before booking Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no hookups Camp host on-site for assistance
Skip San Antonio Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—not available at most sites. You plan to visit November through April—seasonal closure. You have a large RV over 30 feet—sites are tight.
Best time to visit San Antonio Campground: May-October — Campground is only open May through October; prepare for hot summer days and cool nights at this elevation.
Nearby campgrounds: Redondo Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Jemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area (JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM), Clear Creek Campground (Nm) (Cuba, NM), Rio De Las Vacas Campground (Cuba, NM).
Cell Phone Coverage at San Antonio Campground
Cell signal at San Antonio Campground (Jemez Springs, 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.
San Antonio Campground is adjacent to the San Antonio River, tucked into a forest of ponderosa pine at 7,600 feet above sea level. This popular campground is open from May through October in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors should be prepared for hot summer days and cool nights.
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 popular federal campground
Sites are tight for RVs over 30 feet; check site size before booking
Only select sites have electric hookups; most sites have no hookups
Camp host on-site for assistance
Campground is only open May through October; prepare for hot summer days and cool nights at this elevation
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 →
From Jemez Springs, New Mexico, travel 9 miles north on New Mexico State Road 4 and along the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, then take New Mexico State Road 126 for 2 miles to campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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
RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakableHow much does San Antonio Campground cost per night?+
What season is San Antonio Campground open?+
Does San Antonio Campground have hookups?+
What is the maximum RV length at San Antonio Campground?+
How do I make reservations at San Antonio Campground?+
What is the cell service like at San Antonio Campground?+
What season is San Antonio Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
●Data sources on this page
CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.
Nearby Campgrounds
Own a campground nearby?
List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.