CAMPING
A COMPLETE CAMPING GUIDE FOR THE JEMEZ
MOUNTAINS
COMING SOON (Target - Spring 2021)
GENERAL - Camping in the Santa Fe National Forest West (the Jemez) is generally dry camping:
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Formal campgrounds typically have a vault toilet, maybe running water, & picnic tables and grills.
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There are generally no services per site, but some CGs have a a few sites with water/electric (often reserved).
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Dispersed camping (not in a CG) is allowed throughout the forest. Self-contained RV and tent campers can stay 14 days.
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Backpacking is popular in Jemez' 4 Wilderness areas and in the Santa Fe National Forest.
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Most CGs on the periphery of the Jemez have full hookups.
JA's camping guide treats camping by RV, Tent, or Backpack. The guide includes:
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Formal CG locations & directions, fees & facilities in the Jemez Mountains & on its periphery.
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Popular dry camping areas & rules in Santa Fe Forest West.
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Backpacking rules and trails in the 4 Jemez Wilderness areas.
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