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Jacks Creek Group Area

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About

National Forest

Santa Fe National Forest

Overview

Jack's Creek Group Area is a forested, high-elevation campground about 50 miles from Santa Fe. Perfect for family reunions, recreation events and other large group gatherings, the campground has two group units available that can each hold 40 people. The campground sits at approximately 8,000 feet in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors enjoy the moderate temperatures and cool mountain breezes while the campground is open from mid-April to mid-November. The surrounding wilderness provides astounding views.

Recreation

Hikers find this campground convenient to the popular Jack's Creek Trail nearby. Fishermen also enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout in Jack's Creek.

Facilities

Hikers find this campground convenient to the popular Jack's Creek Trail nearby. Fishermen also enjoy fishing for rainbow and brown trout in Jack's Creek.

Natural Features

Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Jack's Creek is on the border of the Pecos Wilderness, which features 160,000 acres of majestic mountain scenery, high mountain lakes and the Pecos River. The campground is heavily forested with fir trees intermixed with aspens, which shimmer with golden foliage in the fall. The trees provide plenty of shade if desired, yet enough space to enjoy the sun as well. The creek is adjacent to the campground. A variety of wildlife, such as elk, mule deer, migratory birds, bald eagles (in winter) and other raptors inhabit the forest.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Santa Fe is just over a one-hour drive away.

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Location

Jacks Creek Group Area is located in New Mexico

Detail location of campground

Directions

Take I-25 east from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the Glorieta/Pecos exit. Take State Highway 50 approximately five miles to Pecos. At the four-way stop, turn left onto State Highway 63. Travel north on 63 to the Jack's Creek Campground area. The campground is about 21 miles north of Pecos.

Address

Jacks Creek Group Area
Pecos, NM 87552

Coordinates

35.8416667 N
105.6555556 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Jacks Creek Group Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Jacks Creek Group Area has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Jacks Creek Group Area?

Jacks Creek Group Area allows vehicles up to 40 feet.

Are fires allowed at Jacks Creek Group Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Jacks Creek Group Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Jacks Creek Group Area?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Jacks Creek Group Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Jacks Creek Group Area, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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