US Forest ServiceFree
Valles Caldera Dispersed
Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Springs NM, New Mexico9,262 ft🗓 May-Oct
About this site
Santa Fe NF dispersed camping adjacent to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Massive volcanic crater elk country.
Peak season temperatures
71°F
Avg high
50°F
Avg low
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Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
American RobinCommon Golden-mantled Ground SquirrelRed-winged BlackbirdGunnison's Prairie DogCoyoteAmerican KestrelWestern TanagerBrewer's Blackbird
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May-Oct
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 9,262 ft
- Peak temps
- 50°–71°F
- Rating
- 4.5
- Coordinates
- 35.8712, -106.5234
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