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Scan & Pay

The Santa Fe is going cashless! Scan & Pay is available at select campgrounds across the forest. 

Why Use Scan & Pay

Easy Mobile Payment

Claim your spot by placing your equipment down and use the camera on your phone to scan the unique campground QR code to pay for the campsite.

No Need to Wait or Carry Cash

Payment is conveniently made right on your phone, without the hassle of carrying cash, or writing a check and dropping it in a fee tube.

No Signal, No Problem

Even in remote areas with no cell service, Scan & Pay allows you to pay when you’re offline and then processes your transaction once you’re back online.

How to Scan & Pay

  1. Before visiting the forest, download the recreation.gov app on your phone (Wi-fi or cell service is required)
  2. Set up an account on the app
  3. Sign in to your account and add payment information
  4. When you arrive at a participating campground open the recreation.gov app
  5. Scan the QR code located on the campground kiosk
  6. Your transaction will process once you’re back online

Where to Scan & Pay

To download the app and learn more visit https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app

Day Use Campgrounds
Dark CanyonVista Linda
East ForkRedondo
La Cueva 
La Junta 
Las Casitas 
Spanish Queen 
Jemez Falls Trailhead 
Clear Creek Picnic Area 
San Gregorio Trailhead 

Last updated May 16th, 2025