Jacks Creek Trailhead

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jacks Creek Roadless Area (Roadlessarea Rule (2001)) · Open Access

8,830 ft
Elevation

The Jacks Creek Trailhead is located 21 miles on NM 63. Uses: Trailhead parking and access for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding. Facilities: Vault toilets, trash bins, drinking water. Special Instructions: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcounty and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.

Getting there

35.83433, -105.65495 · 35°50'3.6"N 105°39'17.8"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 Trailhead

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

Camping near Jacks Creek Trailhead

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

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