USFS•Jemez Springs, NM•9.5h from Austin

Jemez Mountains — Santa Fe NF & Valles Caldera

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Fee

Free–$22/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

Poor

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

Yes

Best Season

May–Oct

Reservations

Jemez Falls CG via Recreation.gov; dispersed first-come

Highlights

▶ Valles Caldera — 13-mile-wide supervolcano with elk herds and aspen groves
▶ Jemez Falls CG: paved access up to 40ft, $18–22/nt
▶ Free Jemez Hot Springs thermal soak in the village
▶ Elevation 6,000–11,000 ft

Planning Notes

Download Santa Fe NF MVUM before leaving. Jemez Falls CG (Apr–Nov, Recreation.gov) is the developed option with water and vault toilets. Free dispersed camping on nearby forest roads.

Contact: (575) 829-3535

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.