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Jemez Ranger District
The Jemez Ranger District is home to the Jemez National Recreation Area, located within the Jemez Mountains. A drive through the district reveals multiple cultural landmarks and impressive geological formations. Red rock canyons, round peaks, colorful mesas and clear blue skies provide an inspiring backdrop. Cottonwood gallery forests dot the lower recreation sites and provide shade for anglers in the summer, turning brilliant hues of gold and yellow in the fall. In the higher elevations, quaking aspen take over and display their foliage of gold and red. Trails lead to hot springs and waterfalls, glimpses of the Valles Caldera, and majestic views of the mountains. A visit to the district will leave you enchanted by the land that the people of the Jemez Pueblo have lived in for generations.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Limited openings. |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | District Office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Closed on weekends and federal holidays. Walatowa Visitor Center hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Friday through Sunday but closed for lunch. |
| Usage: | Medium |
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Jemez Ranger District
- Jemez Falls Campground
- Paliza Family Campground
- Redondo Campground
- San Antonio Campground
- Vista Linda Campground
RV Camping
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Jemez Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Jemez Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Jemez Ranger District
- Alamo Spring Trail #114
- Battleship Rock Trailhead
- Bearhead Peak Trail #9
- Bearhead Ridge Trail #132
- Boundary Peak Trail #427
- Capulin Trail #116
- East Fork Trail (#137)
- East Fork Trailhead #137
- Jemez Falls Trailhead
- Las Conchas Trailhead
- Medio Dia Trail #424
- North East Fork Trail #121
- Peralta Canyon Trail #140
- Peralta Ridge Trail #126
- Pines Trail
- Rio Cebolla Trail
- Spence Hot Spring Trailhead
- St. Peter's Dome Trail
- Turkey Springs Trail #119
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Jemez Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Jemez Ranger District
- Battleship Rock Picnic Site
- Jemez Falls Group Picnic Site
- Jemez Falls Trailhead
- La Cueva Picnic Site
- Las Conchas Day Use Site
- San Antonio Campground
- San Antonio Group Campground
- Seven Springs Picnic Site
- Spanish Queen Picnic Site
- Vista Linda Campground
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Jemez Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
The maps are georeferenced and can be imported into a variety of apps such as Avenza Maps and iHike.
- Los Griegos Trails (Map) - Located about 4.6 miles west of the entrance to the Valle Caldera National Preserve.
- Peralta Canyon Trails (Map) - Located about 1.5 miles west of the entrance to the Valle Caldera National Preserve.
- East Fork Trails (Map)
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Jemez Ranger District