Jemez Falls (nm) Picnic Area

Jemez Falls Picnic Area is a great place to spend the day, especially when planning a day hike to nearby Jemez Falls on the Jemez District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The lands are known for the immense cultural heritage of the Jemez people, as well as a therapeutic natural warm springs. The accessible picnic area is equipped with a shelter, tables and large grills. Accessible vault toilets and trash collection are provided, and a large parking area is on-site. The site can accommodate up to 50 people. A trailhead to Jemez Falls is located within the day-use area, leading to both Jemez Falls and McCauley Warm Springs. Visitors can also fish the Jemez River, a small trout stream stocked with catchable trout. The picnic area is situated in a forested area at an elevation of 7,880 feet. Nearby Jemez Falls cascades 70 feet over a rocky cliff surrounded by boulders and pines. The site is 15 miles northeast of Jemez Springs, New Mexico; the San Diego Canyon overlook nearby provides a stunning view of the canyon, and Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument offer plenty of scenic views and geographic history.