Can you reserve a site at Jemez Falls Campground?

Yes, Jemez Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Jemez Falls Campground have?

51 sites in total, of which 50 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Jemez Falls Campground?

47 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Jemez Falls Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jemez Falls Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Jemez Falls Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Jemez Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Jemez Falls Campground, New Mexico — 50 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Jemez Falls Campground is located in a stunning Ponderosa Pine and forest meadow environment. The campground elevation is 7,880 feet above sea level. Come prepared for warm days and cool nights.

The Cerro Pelado Area closure prohibits members of the public from entering Trail 137 from access points South of the East Fork Trailhead. Entry is allowed North from the East Fork Trailhead to Las Conchas Trailhead.

Please remember that this campground is special. Help keep it clean and beautiful by using the trash dumpsters. Campground has 52 camp sites with picnic table and fire ring. Paved access which allows trailers and RV's up to 40 feet.

Loop 4 sites are non-generator use areas. Loops 1-3 may use generators from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV hook-ups. Drinking water is provided from spigots conveniently located throughout the campground. Vault toilets provide basic sanitation needs. A campground host is on duty.

Recreation

Overnight camping, fishing, and hiking are main attractions. Other recreational activities include outdoor photography and nature viewing. The campground is within the heart of the Jemez National Recreation Area.

Facilities

The campground contains 51 overnight tent and RV/trailer campsites. Loop 4 has been designated as a (quiet area), generator use is not permitted. Please be aware of the size specifications for your trailer/RV/tent, ensure your equipment will fit in the sizes that are stated for each site. There is paved access from the highway and paved internal roads to individual campsites. There are no RV/trailer hook-ups at the campground. Drinking water is provided from spigots conveniently located throughout the campground. Vault toilets provide basic sanitation needs. A campground host is on duty during the summer camping season.

Natural Features

The East Fork Jemez Wild and Scenic River runs close to the campground. The campground is situated on rolling terrain shaded by pines and sunny in open meadows.

Nearby Attractions

Jemez Falls, the largest waterfall in the Jemez Mountains, is a half mile hike from the campground. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within short driving distance along the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway.

Charges & Cancellations

The facts

50 bookable sites
51 sites in total, including non-bookable
5 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 47 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: Loop 1, Loop 2, Loop 3, Loop 4

Site types

50 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

51 campsites at Jemez Falls Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
02	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	♿ 🐾
03	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	♿ 🐾
04	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
05	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
06	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	40 ft	5	♿ 🐾
07	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
08	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
09	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
10	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
11	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
12	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
13	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
14	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
15	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	42 ft	5	🐾
16	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	42 ft	5	🐾
17	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	42 ft	5	🐾
18	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	42 ft	5	🐾
19	Loop 1	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	42 ft	5	🐾
20	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
21	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
22	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	22 ft	5	🐾
23	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	22 ft	10	🐾
24	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
25	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
26	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
27	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
28	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	10	🐾
29	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	8	♿ 🐾
30	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
31	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
32	Loop 2	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
33	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
34	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
35	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
36	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
37	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
38	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
39	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
40	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
41	Loop 3	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	47 ft	5	🐾
42	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
43	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
44	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
45	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
46	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
47	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
48	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
49	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	28 ft	5	🐾
50	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
51	Loop 4	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	37 ft	5	🐾
52	Loop 4	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	20 ft	8	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Alburquerque: Take Interstate 25 north for 12 miles; exit onto NM State Highway 550 northwest for approximately 20 miles then exit onto NM Highway 4. The campground is accessed off NM Highway 4, approximately 15 miles northeast of Jemez Springs.

35.81639, -106.60639 · 35°48'59.0"N 106°36'23.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	52	60	68	76	87	89	86	80	70	56	47
Low °F	19	22	28	33	41	50	55	54	47	36	26	19
Precip in	1.0	0.8	1.0	0.9	0.8	0.7	2.6	2.6	1.6	1.4	0.9	0.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Standard Nonelectric sites are $20.00 for the Season.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Jemez Falls Campground

Can you reserve a site at Jemez Falls Campground?: Yes, Jemez Falls Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Jemez Falls Campground have?: 51 sites in total, of which 50 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Jemez Falls Campground?: 47 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Jemez Falls Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Jemez Falls Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Jemez Falls Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Jemez Falls Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Jemez Falls Campground

Jemez Falls (NM) Picnic Area less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Redondo Campground 3.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jemez Falls Trailhead 0.1 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Group Picnic Site 0.1 mi · Facility
East Fork Trailhead #137 1 mi · Facility
Battleship Rock Trailhead 2.2 mi · Facility
Battleship Rock Picnic Site 2.3 mi · Facility
Rincon Fishing Site 2.5 mi · Facility
Spence Hot Spring Trailhead 2.7 mi · Facility
Dark Canyon Fishing Site 2.9 mi · Facility
San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site 3.2 mi · Facility
La Cueva Picnic Site 3.8 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Jemez Falls Campground