Jacks Creek Group Area
Rio en Medio, New Mexico · 8,996 ft · In Santa Fe National Forest
Photos: Share the Experience, Rowdy Winters
Wildfire 7.8 mi W: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,996 ft (2,742 m)8,996 ft2,742 m
Loops0
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Jack's Creek Group Area is a picturesque, high-elevation campground situated just 50 miles from Santa Fe. Set at an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet within the Santa Fe National Forest, visitors can enjoy moderate temperatures and invigorating mountain breezes.
Perfect for family reunions, recreational events, and large gatherings, it features 2 spacious group units to rent (Group A and Group B), each accommodating up to 40 guests. Open from mid-April to mid-November, this campground provides stunning views of the surrounding wilderness, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Jacks Creek Group Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers, 23% chance of rain48°31°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain48°28°
- FriMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain44°32°
- SatMostly Sunny, 14% chance of rain47°37°
- SunMostly Sunny, 10% chance of rain50°37°
Nearby camping
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Jacks Creek Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Rio en Medio
Group Site B
Campground · 0.3 mi · Rio en Medio
Group Site A
Campground · 0.3 mi · Rio en Medio
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Rio en Medio share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 6.4 mi
Davis Willow Dispersed Camping Area
La Cueva, NM · On U.S. Forest Service land · Santa Fe National Forest
- 13 mi
Dalton Dispersed
La Cueva, NM
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Site 10
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
- 17 mi
Camp site (BLM)
Cundiyo, NM · On Bureau of Land Management land · Taos Field Office
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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