Latest Post 2019 Camping…
La Cueva, Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
Elevation 7890 ft
Winter Snow, Summer Perfect
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***STATE OF THE FOREST…MAY 10, 2023***
EFFECTIVE May 10th, FR 376 IS NOW OPEN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. Forest Roads 10,144, 280, 289, 376 and 378 are open for all recreational use. FR376 north from HWY 126 to San Antonio Hot Spring will remain closed to vehicular traffic until July 1st. Please be responsible with your campfires and trash. All forest service campgrounds and picnic areas within the Jemez Ranger District will remain closed until May 15th. The exception being Vista Linda Campground (first come, first served) south of the Village of Jemez Springs on HWY 4 which was reopened on May 1st after a temporary closure due to flooding. Fenton Lake State Park is open for fishing and day use. The five electrical camping sites are open by reservation only. All other camping loops will remain closed until May 15th. All fishing access points along the lower Jemez River are now open. Spanish Queen Picnic Area (normally open year round) remains closed while compromised trees are assessed for public safety.
Fishing opportunities are expanding as spring run-off recedes and water quality improves. Fenton Lake, Rio Cebolla, Kid’s Pond, East Fork and Rio San Antonio are all good bets right now,
It finally feels like spring. Come on up and enjoy the beauty of the forest.
***Wood permits are now available.
***Important Forest Road Update***
Most forest roads within the SFNF-Jemez Ranger District have been opened for the season. Hwy 126 between La Cueva and Cuba is passable but caution is advised.
For up-to-date fire information …https://nmfireinfo.com/
Rain Yesterday… 0
Year To Date… 3.34
Rain Total 2022…21.50
Rain Total 2021… 11.71
Rain Total 2020…8.68
Rain Total 2019…14.70
Rain Total 2018…15.81
Rain Total 2017…11.73″
Rain Total 2016…12.05″
Rain Total 2015… 20.90″
Snow Yesterday… 0
Season To Date… 0
Snow Total 2022/23…120″
Snow Total 2021/22…67″
Snow Total 2020/21…80″
Snow Total 2019/20…66″
Snow Total 2018/19…110″
Snow Total 2017/18…35″
Snow Total 2016/17…96″
Snow Total 2015/16…97″
Snow Total 2014/15…85″
Snow Total 2013/14…26″
SnowTotal2012/13…76″
Snow Total 2011/12…96″
Snow Total 2010/11…98″

Rachel Larson Shows Off a New Sweatshirt from Amanda’s…New Designs and Colors in Stock Now
Yesterday’s High… 72
This Morning’s Low… 30
Today… Possible Sunshine
*****Spring Camping Opportunities*****Most Forest Service roads are now open for all recreational use and dispersed camping. Forest service campgrounds will remain closed until May 15, the only exception being Vista Linda Campground south of the Village of Jemez Springs which is open year around on a first come first served basis. Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store is open 363 1/2 days a year…closing on Christmas Day and a half day on Thanksgiving. Our summer hours are 8:30 am to 8:00 pm every day.
*****CURRENT FIRE DANGER*****MODERATE——————————- There are currently no fire restrictions.
*****CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS***** You may reserve campground space (when available) at both Jemez Falls and San Antonio Campgrounds at the following webpage: https:/reserveamerica.gov
*****WATER ALERT***** If you are planning to camp the Jemez any time of the year, please fill up your water tanks in your campers and RVs prior to coming to the Jemez. There are limited opportunities here in the Jemez.
*****THE NEW LICENSE YEAR***** began on April 1, 2023. Licenses will be available for purchase the last week of March from Amanda’s, all license vendors or on-line. A new fishing license is required to fish in the State of New Mexico. License fees will remain the same as last year… $40 for an adult resident and $16 for a junior (age 12-17) resident. Kids (11 and under) fish free as do adults over the age of 70. There is a senior license for those age 65-69 for $23. All fees listed above include the required habitat stamps. NMDGF is now offering discounted licenses for New Mexico resident veterans and active duty military. Licenses are available at Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store or you can purchase your license online at http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/. Amanda’s also stocks a full line of bait and tackle.
*****ROAD CONDITIONS***** State Hwy 126 remains closed and dangerous due to an abundance of snow and mud. There is eight miles of unpaved highway in the middle of 40 mile journey to Cuba to the west that can be difficult when wet or snow packed. Use caution.
*****CAMPGROUNDS***** Campgrounds are open as follows.
Vista Linda Campground…OPEN (first come, first served)
Redondo Campground…OPEN (first come, first served)
Jemez Falls Campground…OPEN (reservation only)
San Antonio Campground…OPEN (reservation only)
Paliza Campground.…OPEN (some reservation required)
Fenton Lake State Park…OPEN (reservation only)
Spanish Queen Picnic Area….Temporarily CLOSED, Battleship Rock Picnic Area…OPEN, La Cueva Picnic Area…OPEN, Jemez Falls Picnic Area….OPEN, Spence Hot Spring Access and Parking Area…OPEN, Dark Canyon Fishing Access….OPEN, Rincon Fishing Access….Open, River’s Bend Fishing Access…OPEN, Las Casitas Fishing Access…OPEN, The Bluffs Fishing Access…OPEN, San Diego Fishing Access…OPEN, La Junta Fishing Access…OPEN. Trails….Forest Service Trailhead Parking areas Las Conchas and East Fork Trail 137….OPEN.
*****FIRE RESTRICTIONS***** There are currently no fire restrictions within the Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District. Fire danger is rated as MODERATE.
*****AMANDA’S***** Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store, located at the junction of Hwy 4 and 126 (the turnoff to Fenton Lake), is open from 8:30am till 8:00 pm every day. (summer hours)