Santa Fe
 

Recreation

 

Rising from deserts, meadows and grasslands, the mesas, canyons and peaks of the Santa Fe National Forest are a place for re-creation. Whether gathering of families or gathering pinon nuts and firewood, the forest is a "querencia" - a special place. The past meets the present in this environment where year-round day-use, water focused recreation and trail opportunities offer a refuge of cool mountain air. Use by many cultures imbues the Santa Fe with a rich historical heritage highlighted by special sites found throughout the forest.

If you are interested in a specific Ranger District, click "Find an Area" on the right. Click on the Ranger District name or Recreational Area for an overview, or the + for a listing of sites and trails.

 

 

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Recreation Conditions Report

 Area Name Status Area Conditions
Agua Fria Trail #233 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of downfall.
Agua Sarca Trail #278 Open to Visitor Cleared and improved in 2018
Aspen Basin Campground Open to Visitor
Aspen Cabin Open to Visitor Administrative cabin only
Aspen Vista Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Baker Flat Picnic Site Open to Visitor This site is seasonally closed form January 5 thru April 9.
Baldy Trail #176 Open to Visitor 2018 season - Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Battleship Rock Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Beattys Trail #25 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the trail head and Beatty's Flats. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Big Eddy Boat Take-out Open to Visitor
Big Pine Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Big Tesuque Campground Open to Visitor
Black Canyon Campground Closed to Visitor Closed for season
Blue Bell Ridge Trail #212 Open to Visitor 2018 season - Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Blue Bell Trail #10 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

Bluffs Fishing Site Open to Visitor Open Year Round.
Bob Grounds Trail #270 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the 270/249 junction and the 270/252 junction. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Bordo del Medio Trail #252 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Borrego Mesa Campground Open to Visitor Open, but no toilets. Facility vandalized.
Burro Basin Trail #216 Open to Visitor 2018 season - Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Cave Creek Trail #288 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of downfall. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.
Chavez Canyon Boat Launch Open to Visitor
Clear Creek Campground Open to Visitor No water available.
Clear Creek Campground Group Area Open to Visitor No water available.
Clear Creek Picnic Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Cowles Campground Closed to Visitor No water.
Cowles Ponds Fishing Site Open to Visitor
Coyote Canyon Camping Area Open to Visitor
Dark Canyon Fishing Site Open to Visitor Please watch out for pedestrians and children as this site can be crowded with over flow parking for Spence Hot Springs.
Dockweiler Trail #259 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the 259/288 junction and the 259/247 junction. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

The segment between the 257/245 junction is difficult to navigate thru the Jaroso Fire scar. A project to work on this section is scheduled for 2019.
E.V. Long Campground Closed to Visitor No water.
East Baldy Trail #275 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
El Porvenir Campground Closed to Visitor This site is seasonally closed from January 5 thru April 9.
El Porvenir Trail #247 Open to Visitor 2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the trailhead and the jucntion with the 223 connecter trail. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Field Tract Campground Closed to Visitor Potable water is available.
Gascon Trail #239 Open to Visitor 2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Glorieta Baldy Lookout Closed to Visitor
Glorieta Baldy Trail #175 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

 
Hamilton Mesa Trail #249 Open to Visitor 2018 Season – Trail has been cleared between Jack's Creek TH and the 249/239 junction. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.
Harvey Trail #218 Open to Visitor 2017 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Hermits Peak Trail #223 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the trail head and the junction with the 247 connecter trail. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Hollinger Trail #219 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

Holy Ghost Campground Closed to Visitor No Water.
Holy Ghost Group Campground Closed to Visitor No Water.
Holy Ghost Trail # 283 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

Iron Gate Campground Closed to Visitor No water.
Jacks Creek Campground Closed to Visitor
Jacks Creek Group Campground Closed to Visitor
Jacks Creek Horse Camp Closed to Visitor
Jacks Creek Trail #257 Closed to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall between the 257/25 junction and Pecos Baldy Lake. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Jemez Falls Campground Closed to Visitor
Jemez Falls Group Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Jemez Falls Trailhead Open to Visitor
Johnson Mesa Campground Closed to Visitor The bathrooms are seasonally closed for the winter.
La Cueva Picnic Site Open to Visitor
La Junta Fishing Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Lake Johnson Trail #267 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Lake Katherine Trail #242 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Larkspur Trail #260 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Las Casitas Fishing Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Las Conchas Day Use Site Open to Visitor
Las Dispensas Trail #222 Open to Visitor 2017 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Las Trampas Trail #240 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Links Tract Campground Closed to Visitor
Little Tesuque Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Lone Pine Mesa Trail #214 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Lower Dalton Picnic Site Closed to Visitor No water.
Middle Fork Trail #266 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Na-na-ka Trail #217 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
North Azul Trail #264 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

North Fork Trail #269 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Oak Flats Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Paliza Family Campground Closed to Visitor
Paliza Group Campground Closed to Visitor
Pecos River Trail #456 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Pecos Trail #24 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Penas Negras #32 Open to Visitor
Po-shu-oinge' Interpretive Site (minor) Open to Visitor
Rattlesnake Ridge Interpretive Site (minor) Open to Visitor
Redondo Campground Closed to Visitor
Resumidero Camping Area Open to Visitor
Rincon Fishing Site Open to Visitor
Rio Chama Campground Open to Visitor
Rio Chama Campground, Small Group Sites Open to Visitor
Rio Chama Wild & Scenic River Open to Visitor
Rio De Las Vacas Campground Open to Visitor
Rio Puerco Campground Open to Visitor
Rio Valdez Trail #224 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall between the 224/250 junction and 224/270 junction. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Rito Perro Trail #256 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.

River's Bend Fishing Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Rociada Trail #250 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall between the 250/249 junction and the 250/252 junction. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw..
San Antonio Campground Closed to Visitor
San Diego Canyon Overlook Overlook Site Open to Visitor
San Diego Fishing Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Santa Fe Alpine Ski Area Open to Visitor
Santiago Lake Trail #274 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has not been cleared of dead fall.
Sebadilloses Trail #245 Open to Visitor

2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.

Seven Springs Picnic Site Open to Visitor
Spanish Queen Picnic Site Open to Visitor Open year round.
Tsi'pin Trail #238 Open to Visitor
Upper Dalton Fishing Access Fishing Site Open to Visitor
Valle Medio Trail #241 Open to Visitor 2018 Season – Trail has not been cleared of downfall.
Vista Grande Overlook Observation Site Open to Visitor Scheduled for reconstruction.
Vista Linda Campground Open to Visitor Open year round.
Windy Bridge Picnic Site Closed to Visitor
Winsor Creek Fishing Area and Trailhead Open to Visitor No water.
Winsor National Rec Trail #254 Open to Visitor 2018 Season - Trail has been cleared of dead fall from the Winsor Creek Trailhead the 251 juntion on the Espanola RD. New trees may fall across the trail at any time. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw.
Winsor Ridge Trail #271 Open to Visitor 2018 Season – Trail has been cleared of downfall. New trees may come down anytime. Equestrian users are encouraged to carry a hand saw should a trail become impassable.
Winsor Ridge Trailhead Open to Visitor

Spotlights

Paliza Family Campground

Recently renovated, the campground is situated in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest. Located in Lower paliza Canyon,  the campground has original CCC shelters in some sites.  At 6,700 feet please come prepared for warm days and cool nights.

Uses: Overnight camping, hiking

Facilities: 30 camp sites; five sites have shade shelters. Vault toilets; no dump station available. There is no drinking water available at the campground.

Special Instructions: This campground is designated as a reduced impact and recycle campground. Users are required pack out trash during the off-season. Cutting live vegetation is prohibited. Charcoal only in pedestral cooking grills.

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https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/santafe/recreation