Although there were two small fires in the Jemez this past week, both were contained quickly. The smoke you may see in the Jemez and throughout central NM is related to a large wildfire in northwestern Arizona, over 400 miles away. As of 9:00 thursday night the smoke had disappated. Hopefully prevailing winds will continueRead more about Smoke Alert[…]

Jemez Falls Campground will remain closed while authorities finish their investigation into the four acre fire earlier in the week. Redondo Campground, which was closed as a precaution is scheduled to reopen tomorrow (June 2nd). Forest Road 376 north to San Antonio Hot Springs is scheduled to open tomorrow as well (June 2nd). FR376 hasRead more about Campground Status[…]

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…..[…]