Welcome to the Santa Fe National Forest!

The Santa Fe National Forest is 1.6 million acres of mountains, valleys and mesas ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 feet in elevation. Visitors don’t have to travel far to find forested mountains slopes, colorful volcanic formations, deep river gorges and primitive wilderness. Thousands of cultural and archaeological sites reflect the Santa Fe National Forest's rich historical heritage and the many cultures that value this landscape.

• Recreation

  

  Year-round day use, water-focused recreation and trail opportunities offer a refuge in the cool mountain air.

  Recreation Areas

• Find Your Way

  

  Maps for every need, the way you want them: Interactive, Printed, Downloadable

  Maps and Guides

• Passes/Permits

  

  Purchase your passes and permits online or at your destination.

  Passes and Permits

• Black Feather Fire Information

  

  The Black Feather Fire is approximately 9 miles south of Gallina, NM, on the Coyote Ranger District, on the San Pedro Parks Wilderness on the Santa Fe National Forest. 

  InciWeb  Sheriff's Facebook  News Releases

• Caring for the Land

  

  The Santa Fe National Forest manages public lands filled with natural resources and diverse wildlife. We work to protect at-risk species like the Mexican spotted owl and New Mexican jumping mouse, protect riparian and restore critical ecosystems, and ensure forest health through safe logging practices.

  Land Management

• Jobs in Wildland Fire

  

  The next Fire Hire event will be August 31, 2023 to September 29, 2023. Learn more about fire and aviation management jobs, basic training requirements, and how to apply.

  Go to Fire Hire