Jacks Creek Horse Camp

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Santa Fe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,821 ft
Elevation

Beautifully located among aspens and mixied conifer, you will definitely get the mountain experience at Jack's Creek. Uses: camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities: 8 units for equestrian camping. 5 12'x12' corrals, with a highline or picket line on 3 others. 15 spaces for horse trailer parking. Potable water, trash bins, vaulted toilets, tables and grills. Facilities are available to people with disabilities. Special Instructions: RVs are welcome, but there are no hook-ups or showers. Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

NO ATVs ALLOWED IN CAMPGROUND

Getting there

35.83428, -105.65544 · 35°50'3.4"N 105°39'19.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.62.53.43.02.12.15.34.92.92.72.62.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Jacks Creek Horse Camp

Can you reserve a site at Jacks Creek Horse Camp?
No. Jacks Creek Horse Camp is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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