The best waterside campgrounds near Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico

In Jemez Pueblo, waterside camping means cool mornings, red cliffs, and the sound of the river just over the next rise. With over 440 campsites right by the water, you can fish, swim, or just watch the light change on the mesas—all without straying far from camp. Sites average $52 a night, but you’ll find options starting at $20. Top choices like Santa Fe Treehouse Camp (919 reviews), Mystical & Enchanted Desert Escape (355 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande ! (222 reviews) get high marks from campers who value a clean toilet, hot shower, and pet-friendly policies. Bring your rod, lace up your boots, and don’t forget to swim—Jemez Pueblo’s waterside sites deliver the real New Mexico.

97% (2.1K) • 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Jemez Pueblo

Santa Fe National Forest

1. Santa Fe National Forest

94%

(42)

444 sites · Rio En Medio, New Mexico

Santa Fe National Forest isn’t just a cool spot in New Mexico, it’s a place that painters, poets, photographers and adventurers have waxed poetic about since...well, forever. It’s easy to see why, with over 1.6 million acres and over 1,000 miles of trails to explore. Whether it’s an autumn day trekking under trees blazing gold, or taking turns down the slopes at Santa Fe Ski Basin, the forest is a year round wonderland! Spring and Summer offer thrilling whitewater rafting down the Rio Grande, trout fishing, hunting, and nights under the stars. It’s easy to set up camp here too in one of the forests many campgrounds, and if you plan on staying away, be sure visit the town of Santa Fe, one of the most artistic and beautiful towns in America. This trip is bound to have you channeling your inner artist in no time!

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Fenton Lake State Park

2. Fenton Lake State Park

88%

(4)

13 sites · La Cueva, New Mexico

Fenton Lake State Park: A serene mountain haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Campfires

In Jemez Pueblo, waterside camping means cool mornings, red cliffs, and the sound of the river just over the next rise. With over 440 campsites right by the water, you can fish, swim, or just watch the light change on the mesas—all without straying far from camp. Sites average $52 a night, but you’ll find options starting at $20. Top choices like Santa Fe Treehouse Camp (919 reviews), Mystical & Enchanted Desert Escape (355 reviews), and Healing on the Rio Grande ! (222 reviews) get high marks from campers who value a clean toilet, hot shower, and pet-friendly policies. Bring your rod, lace up your boots, and don’t forget to swim—Jemez Pueblo’s waterside sites deliver the real New Mexico.

97% (2.1K) • 9 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Jemez Pueblo

Santa Fe National Forest

1. Santa Fe National Forest

94%

(42)

444 sites · Rio En Medio, New Mexico

Santa Fe National Forest isn’t just a cool spot in New Mexico, it’s a place that painters, poets, photographers and adventurers have waxed poetic about since...well, forever. It’s easy to see why, with over 1.6 million acres and over 1,000 miles of trails to explore. Whether it’s an autumn day trekking under trees blazing gold, or taking turns down the slopes at Santa Fe Ski Basin, the forest is a year round wonderland! Spring and Summer offer thrilling whitewater rafting down the Rio Grande, trout fishing, hunting, and nights under the stars. It’s easy to set up camp here too in one of the forests many campgrounds, and if you plan on staying away, be sure visit the town of Santa Fe, one of the most artistic and beautiful towns in America. This trip is bound to have you channeling your inner artist in no time!

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

Fenton Lake State Park