Welcome to Jemez Central
La Cueva, Jemez Mountains, New Mexico – Elevation 7690 ft – Winter Snow, Summer Perfect
Jemez Central is your source for all things Jemez. It is a central location to find weather, road reports, and updated news.
Important Updates:
Last Updated 5/20/2025
***Wood permits are now available
Important Forest Road Updates:
Most forest roads within the SFNF-Jemez Ranger District are scheduled to open Friday, April 11, 2025. This will allow for hunting, wood gathering, Dispersed camping and other recreational activities. fr 376 north to San Antonio hot springs will remain closed until july 1st.
For up-to-date fire information … https://nmfireinfo.com/
Yesterday’s High…
62
This Morning’s Low…
27
Today…Sunshine, Warm
Rain Yesterday…
0
Year to date…
2.03
Rain Total 2024…14.47
Rain Total 2023…9.42
Rain Total 2022…21.50
Rain Total 2021… 11.71
Rain Total 2020…8.68
Rain Total 2019…14.70
Rain Total 2017…11.73″
Rain Total 2018…15.81
Rain Total 2016…12.05″
Rain Total 2015… 20.90″
Snow Yesterday…
0
Season To Date…
62″
Snow Total 2023/24…115″
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
*****Spring Camping Opportunities*****
FR 376 is open for dispersed camping and other recreational activities. Gilman Tunnels remains closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All other forest service roads are now open. Most forest service campgrounds are now open. Jemez Falls Campground and picnic area is closed for re-paving operations. Vista Linda Campground, south of the Village of Jemez Springs is open year-round on a first come first served basis.
Fenton Lake State Park is open for camping by reservation only.
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 winter hours are 8:30 am to 6:30 pm every day.
CURRENT FIRE DANGER – MODERATE
The Santa Fe National Forest is now in Stage 1 fire restrictions. No wood or charcoal fires other than improved campgrounds. Propane stoves and fire pits are okay.
CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS
You may reserve campground space at both Jemez Falls and San Antonio Campgrounds at the following webpage: https:/recreation.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 to no opportunities here in the Jemez.
THE NEW LICENSE YEAR
Began on April 1, 2025. 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 is ‘open’, but caution is advised.
There are eight miles of unpaved highway in the middle of the 40-mile journey to Cuba to the west which can be difficult when wet or snow-packed. Use caution.
CAMPGROUNDS
Campgrounds are open as follows.
Vista Linda Campground
OPEN (first come, first served).
San Antonio Campground
OPEN by reservation only
Redondo Campground
OPEN (first come, first served)
Paliza Campground
CLOSED.
Jemez Falls Campground
CLOSED for re-paving operations.
Fenton Lake State Park
All Camping Loops are now OPEN by reservation only. Summer day use hours are 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. Stage 2 fire restrictions are now in place. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed within the state park. Propane only.
Picnic Areas & Trails
Spanish Queen Picnic Area… OPEN
Rincon Fishing Access….Open
Jemez Falls Picnic Area….CLOSED
The Bluffs Fishing Access…OPEN
Battleship Rock Picnic Area…OPEN
Spence Hot Spring Access and Parking Area…OPEN
River’s Bend Fishing Access…OPEN
San Diego Fishing Access…OPEN
La Cueva Picnic Area…CLOSED
Dark Canyon Fishing Access….OPEN
Las Casitas 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 stage 1 fire restrictions in place within the Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District. Fire danger is rated as MODERATE.
Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store
Located at the junction of Hwy 4 and 126 (the turnoff to Fenton Lake), is open from 8:30 am till 8:00 pm every day. (summer hours)
Your Central Source for Everything Jemez.
Jemez Central is brought to you by:
Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store
It’s cooler in La Cueva.
Winter…snow, Summer…Perfect
38724 Hwy 126
Jemez Springs, NM 87025
Corner of Hwy 4 & 126 (La Cueva)
(575)829-4333
It’s not just a stop but a destination.
- Groceries
- Snacks
- Ice
- Area Info
- Bait & Tackle
- Camping Supplies
- Kid’s Corner
- and More
Your Jemez Mountain Fishing Headquarters.
Our Goal
- Stocked Shelves
- Fair Prices
- Open Doors
- Friendly Folks!
- Game and Fish Licenses Available!
- 8:30-6:30 Everyday (winter hours)
- All major credit and debit cards accepted
Fishing The Jemez
Catch of The Week
Facts about Fishing
The cost of a license for New Mexico residents is $25 for a license that is good for a year (the license year is April 1 through March 31). Non-resident licenses are $56 for the year. Short-term licenses are the same price for residents and non-residents alike and can be purchased for one day ($12) or five days ($24). Seniors (ages 65-69) and handicapped can purchase an annual license for $8. Juniors (ages 12-17) pay $5 for an annual license. Licenses are free for individuals over the age of 70.
Anglers also must purchase a habitat improvement stamp ($5) and habitat management stamp ($4), which is good for the whole year and covers not only fishing licenses but hunting licenses, as well. A second-rod validation (optional) is available for $4. There is also a $1 vendor fee for all licenses. Applicants for hunting and fishing licenses are required by law to provide the last four digits of their social security number.
The bag limit for brown, brook, rainbow trout, lake trout, and Kokanee salmon is a combined total of five fish in one day and 10 in possession (two daily bag limits may be in possession). For example, a licensed angler may keep five brown trout as the bag limit; or three brown and two rainbow trout; or one brook trout, two lake trout, and two Kokanee salmon. Only two fish in the daily bag limit may be Cutthroat trout. No Gila trout (not found in Jemez) may be in possession at any time. Special trout waters are found in the Jemez and are normally well-marked, but it might be a good idea to consult your fishing proclamation for special regulations that may exist. The website http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us has complete fishing rules and information.
Fishing and hunting licenses are available in the Jemez Valley at CWW Feed Store in San Ysidro (834-7038), and Amanda’s Jemez Mountain Country Store in La Cueva (829-4333).