Forest Road 376 to the North of Hwy 126 is scheduled to open on June 1st. The gate has been closed and locked for the Winter and is opened historically on the first of June. This allows access to the San Antonio Hot Springs via a road….although an extremely rough one.

The three day weekend is over and a good one it was. Other than the persistant wind and a couple of small fires, the weekend was spectacular. Kudos to the Forest Service and local agencies for their quick response and hard work to contain two fires that broke out this weekend. Both fires, one nearRead more about Memorial Day Update[…]

The La Cueva Picnic Area is now open. The opening of this beautiful picnic area was delayed for about three weeks. The gate was unlocked and opened on 5/24/11. Enjoy.

The NM Dept of Game and Fish is doing their best to provide a great fishing experience this weekend. The stocking truck was busy again today….Wed 5/25/11. Fenton Lake….450 Rainbows. Jemez River….960 Rainbows. Rio de Las Vacas….700 Rainbows. Kid’s Pond….140 Rainbows.

If you are bringing a trailer or RV to the Jemez this weekend….be sure and fill your water tanks before you come up. The water at the campgrounds has yet to be been turned on. There are no options to fill your tanks here.

Fenton Lake…586 Rainbows San Antonio…750 Rainbows Jemez River…684 Rainbows Kid’s Pond…140 Rainbows

5/19/11 San Antonio River…700 Rainbows Rio Cebolla…1819 Rainbows Kid’s Pond (hatchery)…350 Rainbows          

will go into effect Friday May 20th at 8:00am. This means that no fires, charcoal, or any open flame will be allowed within the Santa Fe National Forest except within established campgrounds. Dispersed camping =no flames. Please be careful and observe all fire restrictions. From the Forest Service…. “First level (stage 1) restrictions limit campfiresRead more about Stage One Fire Restrictions…..[…]

We have had a bit of rain this afternoon. Enough to settle the dust and make the air smell like it should at 8000 ft elevation in the Jemez Mountains.

As of April 13, 2011 all forest roads within the Santa Fe National Forest (Jemez Ranger District) are open for travel, hunting and camping. The one exception being FR376 north of Hwy 126 to the San Antonio Hot Springs. This road will remain closed until June 1st. All Forest Service campgrounds are now open. TheRead more about Forest Roads and Campgrounds[…]