Facility · New Mexico ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Jemez National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access
Located along the San Antonio River in the community of La Cueva, this popular picnicking and fishing site is a favorite with families and fishermen. The San Antonio River runs through the picnic area and individual sites are located on both sides of the river offering cool spots to enjoy an afternoon, or morning.
Uses: Picnic, hiking and fishing.
Facilities: Site amenities include 12 picnic units with grills. vault toilets. The picnic site is universally accessible.
Special Instructions: This picnic site is designated as a reduced impact picnic site. Please pack out your trash and leave the site clean for others to enjoy. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.
35.86444, -106.63807 · 35°51'52.0"N 106°38'17.1"W
Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 38 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 72 | 74 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 46 | 36 |
| Low °F | 9 | 12 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 45 | 43 | 36 | 26 | 17 | 9 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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