Oak Flats Picnic Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Santa Fe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,577 ft
Elevation

15 miles from historic Las Vegas on NM 65 and FR 263. Uses: Picnicking, fishing. Facilities: 7 picnicking units, vaulted toilets, tables and fire pits. Special Instructions: NO CAMPING ALLOWED. NO WATER.

Getting there

35.70476, -105.43474 · 35°42'17.1"N 105°26'5.1"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, 7.9 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 Oak Flats Picnic Site

Can you reserve a site at Oak Flats Picnic Site?
No. Oak Flats Picnic Site 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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