Can you reserve a site at Las Conchas Day Use Site?

No. Las Conchas Day Use Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Las Conchas Day Use Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Jemez National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

8,426 ft
Elevation

Located adjacent to the East Fork Jemez River the Las Conchas Day Use Site offers fishing access and picnic facilities. The picnic area is in an alpine meadow with the river meandering along side the site. Hiking trails and the Valles Caldera are close by.

Uses: Picnics, hiking and fishing.

Facilities: Amenities include nine picnic sites with grills. Vault toilet.

Special Instructions: Day use only, no overnight camping. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.

Getting there

35.81472, -106.52417 · 35°48'53.0"N 106°31'27.0"W

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Typical weather

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, 3 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 Las Conchas Day Use Site

Can you reserve a site at Las Conchas Day Use Site?: No. Las Conchas Day Use Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Las Conchas Day Use Site

Jemez Falls (NM) Picnic Area 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Jemez Falls Campground 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Redondo Campground 6.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Las Conchas Trailhead 0.5 mi · Facility
Volcano Discovery Center 3.4 mi · Visitor Center
East Fork Trailhead #137 3.7 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Trailhead 4.6 mi · Facility
Jemez Falls Group Picnic Site 4.6 mi · Facility
Spence Hot Spring Trailhead 6.5 mi · Facility
Dark Canyon Fishing Site 6.5 mi · Facility
San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site 6.6 mi · Facility
Rincon Fishing Site 6.6 mi · Facility

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

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