Paliza

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Santa Fe National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest Fees: $15 per for a single unit campsite. Only two (2) vehicles and up to 5 people are permitted at a camp site. Season: May to 10/10/24 Status: closed Reservations: This campground is first come-first serve facility. No reservations are accepted. Overview Paliza Campground sits beneath sandstone cliffs on the Jemez Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. The area is replete with culture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past. Ample recreation opportunities exist at or near the campground, which makes it a wonderful outdoor destination. Recreation Hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives are some of the popular activities enjoyed near the campground. Striking views of an ancient volcanic crater amid the rolling hills, can be seen from the Cerro Pelado Scenic Overlook, about 11 miles from the campground. Off-road vehicle trails and numerous hiking and mountain biking trails surround the campground. Facilities There is no water. The campground offers a variety of sites available for tent and RV camping. Picnic tables, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets.… Getting there: From the town of Ponderosa, New Mexico, travel 5 miles northeast on Forest Road 10 to the campground. Rules: Dogs must be leashed at all times while in campground area. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231891 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Conservation Legacy