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Jemez Springs · Central NM

Jemez Springs is a small village nestled in the Jemez Mountains within the Santa Fe National Forest.

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Overview

Jemez Springs is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The population was 198 at the 2020 United States census. The village is named for the Pueblo of Jemez twelve miles to the south. The village is the site of Jemez State Monument and the headquarters of the Jemez Ranger District, situated entirely within the Santa Fe National Forest in the Jemez Mountains.

Things to Do

Explore trails and fishing waters at Valles Caldera National Preserve, Las Conchas Trailhead, East Fork Trailhead #137, Spence Hot Spring Trailhead, and Battleship Rock Trailhead. Fish the Rio San Antonio, Rio Cebolla, Fenton Lake, or Capulin Creek. Catch upcoming events such as Family Fly Fishing Clinic, Stars Above the Caldera, Weekly Wildflower Walk, Tenkara Fly Fishing Clinic, Instant Film Photography Program, Moonlit History Grove Walk, Stargazing in the Caldera, STEM Day at the Caldera, Astrophotography Workshop, and Printmaking Demonstration.

Culture and Protocol

Jemez Springs is named for the nearby Pueblo of Jemez. Jemez Pueblo (Walatowa) is located approximately seven to twelve miles south.

Frequently asked

What is the population of Jemez Springs?

The population was 198 at the 2020 United States census.

Where is Jemez Springs located?

Jemez Springs is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, situated entirely within the Santa Fe National Forest in the Jemez Mountains.

What events are happening in the area?

Events include Family Fly Fishing Clinic, Stars Above the Caldera, Weekly Wildflower Walk, Tenkara Fly Fishing Clinic, Instant Film Photography Program, and Astrophotography Workshop.

What outdoor activities are available near Jemez Springs?

Activities include hiking at Valles Caldera National Preserve, Las Conchas Trailhead, and fishing at Rio San Antonio or Fenton Lake.

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Outdoor activities near Jemez Springs

  • Trail · North Central NM

    Valles Caldera National Preserve

    A vast volcanic caldera of grassy valles and large elk herds in the Jemez Mountains. Hiking and backcountry vehicle access are managed through timed-entry reservations.

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  • Fishing & water · North Central NM

    Valles Caldera National Preserve

    All streams within the Valles Caldera National Perserve Special Trout Water designation: Green chile. Regulations: 2 trout any length, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.

  • Trail · North Central NM

    Las Conchas Trailhead

    On NM 4 about 3/4 mile south of Las Conchas Picnic Area; eastern terminus of the East Fork Trail (FT 137).

  • Trail · North Central NM

    East Fork Trailhead #137

    On NM 4 midway along the East Fork Trail (FT 137), about a mile east of Jemez Falls Campground.

  • Campsite · North Central NM

    Jemez Falls Campground

    In a stunning ponderosa pine and meadow environment at 7,880 feet; warm days and cool nights.

  • Trail · North Central NM

    Jemez Falls Trailhead

    Adjacent to the Jemez Falls Group Area; reached via the Jemez Falls Campground turnoff past the day-use area.

  • Trail · North Central NM

    Spence Hot Spring Trailhead

    A short hike from the parking area, about five miles north of the Jemez Ranger District office; no signage, parking for seven vehicles.

  • Trail · North Central NM

    Battleship Rock Trailhead

    Parking for the East Fork Trail (FT 137) north of Battleship Rock Picnic Area off NM 4, about five miles north of Jemez Springs.

  • Fishing & water · North Central NM

    Rio San Antonio

    From Valles Caldera Preserve boundary downstream 2 miles Special Trout Water designation: Green chile. Regulations: 2 trout any length, artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.

  • Fishing & water · North Central NM

    Rio Cebolla

    From Seven Springs Day Use Area upstream to its headwaters. Unlimited take of brown trout allowed for McKinney Pond upstream to its headwaters Special Trout Water designation: Red chile, non-native suppression. Regulations: Catch-and-release (Native), unlimited (NN), artificial fly or lure with single barbless hook.

  • Place · Central NM

    Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway

    NM-4 through the Jemez: red-rock canyons, Jemez Springs and its historic bathhouse, Battleship Rock, the travertine arc of Soda Dam, and the vast green bowl of the Valles Caldera. Roadside hot springs and Bandelier make easy add-ons.

    Scenic Drive
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  • Fishing & water · North Central NM

    Fenton Lake (Jemez Mountains)

    A high-country stocked trout lake ringed by ponderosa pine in the Jemez Mountains. Calm, non-motorized water that's popular for shoreline and small-boat fishing and accessible winter ice fishing in cold years.

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Sources & verification

Every fact below was independently verified against the cited source.

  • Jemez Springs is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico. en.wikipedia.org · verified June 12, 2026
  • The population was 198 at the 2020 United States census. en.wikipedia.org · verified June 12, 2026
  • The village is named for the Pueblo of Jemez twelve miles to the south. en.wikipedia.org · verified June 12, 2026
  • The village is the site of Jemez State Monument and the headquarters of the Jemez Ranger District, situated entirely within the Santa Fe National Forest in the Jemez Mountains. en.wikipedia.org · verified June 12, 2026

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