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La Cueva Picnic Site
Located along the San Antonio River in the community of La Cueva, this popular picnicking and fishing site is a favorite with families and fishing enthusiasts. The San Antonio River runs through the picnic area and individual sites are located on both sides of the river offering cool spots to enjoy an afternoon or morning.
Uses: Picnic, hiking and fishing.
Facilities: Site amenities include 12 picnic units with grills and vault toilets. The picnic site is universally accessible.
Special Instructions: This picnic site is designated as a reduced impact picnic site. Please pack out your trash and leave the site clean for others to enjoy. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Picnic area is closed for the season. |
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| Operational Hours: | Day use only. No overnight camping. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer and Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Dogs must be leashed at all times while within the picnic area. |
| Closest Towns: | La Cueva, Jemez Springs |
| Water: | No drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | The La Cueva Picnic Area has cooking grills, but no camp fire rings. Please use charcoal in cooking grills and not wood or other flammable materials. Please carry out all trash so others can enjoy the facility. |