San Antonio Campground

051 Woodsy Lane, P.O. Box 150
Jemez Springs, NM 87025

Notice

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Jul 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

Overview

San Antonio Campground is adjacent to the San Antonio River, tucked into a forest of ponderosa pine at 7,600 feet above sea level. This popular campground is open from May through October in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors should be prepared for hot summer days and cool nights.

San Antonio Campground was completely rebuilt and reopened in August 2010. It is designated as a reduced impact and recycle campground.

Recreation

A paved walking trail along the river provides access for fishing. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout. Visitors enjoy wading in the river on hot summer days.

The campground offers easy driving access to several recreational sites nearby, including the popular La Cueva Picnic Site, Spence Hot Spring Trailhead, Battleship Rock Trailhead and a couple of fishing sites along the San Antonio River.

Facilities

The campground has 20 standard sites that can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. A group area on the north end of the campground includes a pavilion that can accommodate up to 100 people.

The group area includes nine tent sites. Accessible sites are located on the south end of the campground.

Sites are equipped with picnic tables and pedestal grills, and sites 1-6 have water and electric hookups. Site 3 can accommodate two RVs.

Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Parking areas, spurs and roads within the campground are paved. A camp host is available during the peak season. Visitors are encouraged to pack out trash, but recycling bins are provided.

Natural Features

Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acres within the Santa Fe National Forest. Elevations range from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness.

The diverse ecosystems of the Santa Fe National Forest are home to a variety of wildlife species. The ponderosa pine forests at 6,000-9,500 feet provide habitat for the Jemez Mountain salamander, northern goshawk, Merriam's turkey, Abert's squirrel and hairy woodpecker.

Nearby Attractions

The 163-mile Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway passes amazing geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and an Indian pueblo. The area is rich in logging, mining and ranching heritage.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 6 of 30 sites
Water hookups: 6 of 30 sites
Fire pit: 9 of 30 sites
Picnic table: all 30 sites
Pets allowed: all 30 sites
Group sites: 1 of 30 sites
Longest rig: 52 ft
Largest party: 75 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Jemez Springs, New Mexico, travel 9 miles north on New Mexico State Road 4 and along the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, then take New Mexico State Road 126 for 2 miles to campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

303 reviews

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Elaine H

Loop:Southern Loop

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Reviewed 5 days ago

Great campground. Sites are well maintained and have a good tent pad.

Peter H

Loop:Northern Main Rd

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Reviewed 6 days ago

Truly outstanding camp hosts this year. This is the finest campground in New Mexico.

Thinh H

Loop:Southern Main Rd

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Very nice and quiet campground. Vault toilet was clean.

Bagher D

Loop:Northern Main Rd

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Great place for camping with an awesome host!!!

JOHNNY M

Loop:Southern Main Rd

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Reviewed 9 days ago

nice campgrounds and one of the best camp hosts in new mexico.

Barbara J S

Loop:Northern Main Rd

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Reviewed 11 days ago

We will definitely be back. My young child of and I had a blast. We soaked and we're close to the stream. It was beautiful. She insisted on two nights. Best trip. Clean with friendly staff

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 42% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 10 years of reservations.