River's Bend Fishing Site

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

5,844 ft
Elevation

The River's Bend Fishing Site offers parking and access to the Lower Jemez River. Located on NM HWY 4 approximately seven miles south of Jemez Springs.

Open seasonally, typically from May to October.

River's Bend Fishing Site will open May 4, 2012.

Getting there

35.71371, -106.72256 · 35°42'49.4"N 106°43'21.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.00.61.01.10.80.92.52.31.61.60.90.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 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 River's Bend Fishing Site

Can you reserve a site at River's Bend Fishing Site?
No. River's Bend Fishing Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near River's Bend Fishing Site

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

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