Santa Fe National Forest's Jemez corridor draws consistent crowds, and this free dispersed area along Highway 485 reflects that. Campers heading north from Jemez Springs pass through the Gilman Tunnels before reaching roughly 11 miles of roadside camping along Jemez Creek, though vehicles must stay out of the corridor between road and river in that stretch. Sites range from informal pull-offs to larger established areas that can accommodate dozens of rigs. No hookups, water, or cell service. Large groups tend to find more room about four miles south of Highway 126, where one open area reportedly holds up to 40 sites. Owners of larger rigs should approach via Highway 126 to Santa Fe NF Dispersed off FR 376 rather than attempting the tunnels. Arrive early on summer weekends; the area fills on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Map & DirectionsJemez Boondocking is located in New Mexico near Jemez Springs
Coordinates
35.8187309 N
106.788647 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 1 hr 37 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 50 min from Farmington, NM
- 5 hrs 3 min from Pueblo, CO
