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July Fourth Forest Forecast

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Rio San Antonio Behind Amanda’s….Low and Warm

Conditions have changed….so I am modifying this post. (modified Tuesday July 3rd).

The rains have arrived and the forest closure has been postponed. As of now the forest is open. While we have received some rain, it is still very dry, and we are still under Stage II Fire Restrictions. All campgrounds and forest roads are open. No campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere within the Santa Fe National Forest-Jemez Ranger District. Propane is ok in all campgrounds and picnic areas. Fenton Lake State Park remains open for camping and fishing. Rain is in the forecast for the next week or so. My recommendation now is to come on up and enjoy this 4th of July holiday in the Jemez.

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Forest Service Campgrounds Set To Open

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Set To Open

All Forest Service Campgrounds within the Santa Fe National Forest – Jemez Ranger District are scheduled to open Friday May 11th. This includes San Antonio Campground, Redondo, Jemez Falls, and Paliza Campgrounds. All campgrounds will have camp hosts and will be first come first served. Group areas at San Antonio, Jemez Falls and Paliza will be by reservation only. Water continues to be an issue, so I would advise to fill your RV tanks prior to coming up. All picnic areas and day use areas opened Friday May 4th including Jemez Falls Picnic Area.

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Here's the Skinny – Labor Day in the Jemez Mountains

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Hunter Bradshaw Doin' His Thing

Labor Day weekend is upon us. Four days in the beautiful Jemez Mountains at a most beautiful time of the year.
The forest is open with no fire restrictions. It is gorgeous, green and inviting. All of the areas that folks normally use for recreation are accessable and unaffected by the Las Conchas Fire. Hiking trails, forest roads, hot springs, fishing access and all campgrounds are open for use.
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Love It or Hate It – The changes to Spence Hot Springs

Saturday, July 30th, 2011
Spence Hot Springs Parking Lot

Spence Hot Springs Parking Lot

The new Spence Hot Springs parking lot and access trail were opened today (Sat July 30th) in conjunction with the reopening of the Santa Fe National Forest. The parking area has been improved, paved and striped for seven parking spots. This renovation has greatly reduced the parking capacity of this popular area and according to the forest service, will greatly reduce the use and overuse of the Spence Hot Springs. It is also designed to reduce the threat of flooding and trail erosion.

In addition, a new trail head has been constructed on the east side of the parking area. The new trail is a bit shorter, a bit more direct and will also reduce erosion on the trail itself. The old trail head at the south edge of the parking area has been closed and blocked.

Some may love these changes….many others will dislike them.

 

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