Forgot to take photos, but trust me this place is amazing…read more Helpful people at info desk. Great dog park a great trail. The site layout is super nice as well. Staggered and only a few per road. We will definitely be back.

Our new favorite RV park. We will pick Santa Fe Skies again when we return. Easy to park your…read morerig, clean and well kept facilities, friendly staff and a wonderful walking trail with tons of outdoor art to view.

I don't know what people expect from a $20 campsite provided by a municipality. This is a lovely…read morepaved lot with pull-through sites with electricity. Potable water is available as is a dump and restrooms. Plus... there's a nicely fenced doggy area. All pretty convenient to Los Alamos and Bandolier.

Has electricity (50 amp) hook up, and a water and fill station…read more You pay at the kiosk every day you plan to spend the night. Wasn't very full the 14 days we were there. There is a maximum of 14 days in a calendar month that you can stay so keep that in mind when you plan to visit. Spots aren't completely level, so plan to bring a few extra levels if you don't have an automatic leveling system.

This waterfall blew my mind! I didn't know that such a large waterfall existed in NM! I'm so glad…read morewe hiked it, and I'll be back! The water was pretty frigid, but still fun!

The staff here is rude and act like they are doing you a favor by letting you pay them $20 to see a…read morefalls, the view of which is ruined by the dam, clearly built above it. I do not recommend.

Nice hike for us fairly fit seniors is the loop trail. Park at the lodge or just before it st the…read morecampground where sign indicates black canyon trail. Walk past the lodge and look for sign with trail map. We thought we'd try the waterfall trail but no signage made us stop after crossing the stream several times and ending at a memorial cross. Someone said you need to scramble with large rock/cliff to the left and keep going. The lodge was closed when we went in mid September. Lovely cool day for a 9:00 am hike.

This is camping! The trees are absolutely gorgeous and there are little trails right off the…read morecampsites. The sites are level and have a nice big table and a pole with two hooks for hanging trash or food so critters can't reach it. The way the loop is developed gives each campsite lots of privacy and you're never too far from a restroom or trash can. The people in the park were really friendly and the camp fees were totally reasonable. It's also not too far from town to run in to spend time in at the beautiful plaza area and browse for adorable nick knacks for souvenirs and gifts. It's also convenient for groceries or gas. There is an Albertsons and Whole Foods right off the highway as soon as you get to town.

The drive from Santa Fe is nail-biting in spots. 10mph hairpin curves after Los Alamos. Once past…read morethat area, I was able to release my trepidation. The tall pines are beautiful except for the fire damaged areas. The lake is very low. None the less, lots of fishing happening and campers seemed relaxed, enjoying their spot in this peacefully quiet place in nature.

Let me preface by writing lake reviews should be based off of other similar lakes in a general…read moregeographical location. You simply can't compare this little trout lake with say, Lake Superior! Right? So, I haven't been to enough New Mexico fishing lakes to provide an honest assessment. Having that written, it's a nice little lake. Not horrendously far from us city folk in Albuquerque. It has camping spots and is just as accommodating for day use folk as it is for campers. Rather small though, and for the curious, no motorized craft allowed. Just canoes and little blow up guys out there. We went on Father's Day, arrived at about 0730 and we were still hard pressed to lay claim to a good spot. However, by the time we rolled at noon, insane infestation of humans crawling all over, under, and beside one another for a place to cast their line. In fact, as we drove out the forest rangers had the entrance blocked off. It was 100% full! What did that do for the fish catching odds? It ruined it! Or, maybe I'm just a lousy fisherman, IDK. In any case, it wasn't the best day to land that big one. But you know what they say, a bad day of fishing beats a good day at work every time! Give 'em a go, I think you be pleased. Cheers!

OK, so the campsite itself is actually really good option and very affordable for camping in the…read moreJemez area. The campsite has access to a number of trailhead, including the main trailhead to Jemez Falls and a few of the Hot Springs in the area. During the colder months, they keep the gates closed, so people walk the road to where the trailhead starts. Even in April, where most of the snow has melted they still have the gates closed, and the campsite is not monitored. It really sucks because that extra is not super fun and might kill a little bit of your energy for doing one of the hikes. The Falls Trail is a rather short one but watch out for rock and pinecones. I don't think the Falls are worth a much longer hike. They're pretty small. I really wish they would leave just the access to the Falls open during the day even when the campgrounds themselves are closed. But again at the end of the day, it's free, its nature and definitely worth enjoying. On the camping side of things there is a website and you can make reservations really easily.

Nice campground in the Jemez area. Well maintained and the hosts were very nice. Beautiful area,…read moreand we didn't have any issues with wildlife.

Without a doubt one of the best national parks or monuments I've ever been to! Highly, highly…read morerecommended if you are in the Santa Fe area. A couple notes: 1. Parking looks like it might get tough on busy weekends, mid-week we didn't have an issue early, and but when we left in the early afternoon, the main lot was pretty full. 2. The main Pueblo Loop trail was well maintained and quite accessible up to and just past the Big Kiva and Tyuonyi. The top-back part of the loop was a little more broken up, but still a pretty easy stroll. 3. The trail out to the Alcove House was absolutely beautiful! It's not paved, but it's a well maintained gravel. The ladders to the alcove itself are an interesting experience. If you don't love heights, there are some benches at the bottom of the ladder to sit on and relax. 4. Helpfully, there is a well-maintained pit toilet about halfway out, in case you need it. 5. The restaurant at the visitor center might not be the most efficient place, but the food was much better than you would expect!

I have been fascinated by Native American cliff-dwelling habitats since studying them in grade…read moreschool, but I never had, nor took the opportunity to explore them, until daytripping to Bandelier. The visitors' center and the grounds were everything. The paths were clear and an easy hike. Looking off, beyond the paths was the gem. You could viscerally feel as though you were on the otherside of the looking glass, into time forgotten. There was almost a sacred quality to the excursion, which could've been because it was a weekday and there weren't many other tourists. Or, it could've been because the Pueblo people who lived there from 1150 to 1550 were still there, peacefully watching over the place. Haunted is different than sacred. I guess the best way to describe it is: It was a place of a more natural, more wild west and awareness. It's a well-known place to New Mexicans as well as people studied in the culture of the area. As a layperson, I was both surprised and captivated. If you are mesmerized by history and want to step into a different culture, a different time, this is a place you must explore.

A big lake on the otherside of a magnificent dam. Very quiet. We ate our picnic by the boat ramp…read morewatching a solitary small yacht sail away and some kyakers close behind. The lake was very still. Bathrooms are available. Campsite looks good. Not really any trees or shade other than the picnic huts. Was clean when we were there.

Dirty. Litter everywhere. No shade. Lots of wasps. Just was not an enjoyable trip. We won't be back.read more

Short sidewalk trail with benches and water along the way. Sit and play an acoustic guitar, bring a…read morewhole singer with you or whisper sweet nothings to a loved one; everyone will hear it.:) Stunning. Must stop.

For a small US Forest Service campground/picnic area, this place is visually spectacular…read more Located about 28 miles south of the the small town of Tierra Amarillo on Highway 84 and about three miles north of Ghost Ranch, Echo Amphitheater has several covered tables, RV spots, potable water and toilet facilities (the Forest Service webpage says no facilities, but they are there as of March 2015.) From the parking lot, it's just a short walk to the amphitheater where you can take in the awesomeness of the looming cliff walls. There are no trails here. Small fee to use the area ($3).