Welcome to the Santa Fe National Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest, located in northern New Mexico, covers 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 mountain slopes, colorful volcanic formations, deep river gorges, and primitive wilderness areas. Thousands of cultural and archaeological sites reflect the Santa Fe National Forest's rich historical heritage and the many cultures that value this landscape.
Hermit's Peak Calf Canyon Recovery
Recovery on the Santa Fe National Forest - working with state, federal, and local partners—focuses on restoring safe access, ensuring reliable fuelwood for communities, maintaining recreation opportunities, and repairing infrastructure that supports agriculture and grazing.
This page serves as a central hub for updates on recovery projects and ongoing work within the burned area
Plan Your Visit
Find Your Way
Maps for every need, the way you want them: Interactive, Printed, Downloadable
Permits
Looking for information about applying for a special use, collection, fuelwood, or other permit? This is your hub for everything related to permits.
Recreation
Year-round day use, water-focused recreation and trail opportunities offer a refuge in the cool mountain air.
Popular Spring Topics
Firewood Permits Now Available Online
The Santa Fe National Forest is selling wood permits starting May 1, 2026, for the Cuba, Jemez, Coyote, Española, and Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger Districts.
E-permits are now available! You now have the option to purchase wood permits in-person at our offices or online.
Scan & Pay
The Santa Fe National Forest is going cashless! Available at select recreation sites across the forest the Recreation.gov mobile app now features Scan & Pay to pay directly from your mobile device for first come, first served campsites.
Current Incidents on the SFNF
Learn more about current wildfires on the Santa Fe National Forest