Posts Tagged ‘camping’
Thursday, July 12th, 2012
San Antonio Campground Pathway
Just in the nick of time and over the last two weeks, the Jemez has received significant moisture. I think that we are “out of the woods” with regard to fire danger for the rest of this year. So….it is time to get “into the woods” and enjoy all that a moist, green, cool and inviting forest has to offer. Effective today (July 12th) at 8:00 am all fire restrictions were lifted within the Santa Fe National Forest-Jemez Ranger District. Campfires and charcoal grills are now allowed in all campgrounds and within the forest in dispersed camping situations. Campfires are a very important part of the camping experience but in spite of the moist condition of the forest, please enjoy responsibly. The weather forecast is perfect with a 20 to 30% chance of afternoon showers through the weekend and increasing chances next week. Load up Grandma and the kids and come on up.
Tags: campfires, camping, forest, jemez, woods
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Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
Dad and Daughter
This weekend is Father’s Day (Sunday June 17), and if history is any indication, the Jemez Mountains will be a popular destination for Dad and family. Camping, fishing, hiking and relaxing will all provide mountain activities for Dad. Fenton Lake (4900 fish), Jemez River (1500 fish) and San Gregorio Lake (8000 fish) have all been stocked for the weekend.
Now….for a word of caution. The Santa Fe National Forest Jemez Ranger District will elevate fire restrictions to Stage II on Monday, June 18, 2012, 8:00 am.
The following will be prohibited: (Under Stage II Fire Restrictions) (more…)
Tags: camping, dad, fish, jemez, operating, order, restrictions, using
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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.
Tags: antonio, areas, campgrounds, camping, falls, forest, friday, jemez, open
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
An Empty and Inviting San Antonio Campground
Thanks to all, from all of us here at Amanda’s. We appreciate your patronage during what has been our most challenging summer. The Las Conchas Fire, the largest in New Mexico State history, seems like a dream (a very bad one). In spite of the devastation, the recreational areas of the Jemez remain untouched and beautiful. We are grateful for that but are mindful of those who lost so much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have suffered. (more…)
Tags: beautiful, camping, jemez, Las Conchas, Mountains, New Mexico
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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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Tags: beautiful, campgrounds, camping, Fire, fishing, forest, jemez, Las Conchas, Mountains, Santa Fe National Forest, water
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Friday, August 5th, 2011
Redondo Creek Wildflowers
Although the Las Conchas fire had, and continues to have, a devastating effect on the forest and peoples’ lives on the eastern side of the forest….this side of the mountain is unscathed. With the recent rains, the forest is beautiful. It is green and wildflowers are appearing. Your sense of sight and of smell will be rewarded. (more…)
Tags: camping, Fire, forest, jemez, Las Conchas, Mountain, san antonio east fork
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Saturday, July 30th, 2011
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.
Tags: area, campgrounds, camping, forest, hot springs, jemez, Jemez Ranger District, Mountains, parking, Santa Fe National Forest, spence, trail
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