US Forest Service
Near Jemez Springs, New Mexico: $18/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open May through October. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Jemez Springs, New Mexico
How much does camping at Jemez Falls Campground (Santa Fe NF) cost, and when is it open?
Jemez Falls Campground (Santa Fe NF) near Jemez Springs, New Mexico (US Forest Service) — camping fee $18/night, season May through October, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$18/night
Season open
May through October
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Jemez River + hot springs nearby. McCauley Hot Springs hike from camp. Aspen turning gold late September.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at fs.usda.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
Opens recreation.gov
Every fact above is sourced from the managing agency's canonical page. Cross-check fee, season, and size limit before you depend on them.
Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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