Paliza Group Campground
Ponderosa, New Mexico · 6,745 ft · In Santa Fe National Forest
Photos: Forest Service
Wildfire 46 mi E: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,745 ft (2,056 m)6,745 ft2,056 m
Loops0
Pick a loop to see its sites.
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
You could be the first camper hereYou could be the first camper on this page
Stayed here? Share what the next camper should know.
Free account · no email needed to browse
About
Overview
Paliza Group Campground is found north of the small community of Ponderosa, surrounded by ponderosa pines and views of the stunning cliff faces of majestic mesas. There are two group areas within the campground, with walk in and drive in sites found separately in each loop. The group campground generally opens in mid-May and closes in October. It’s location is ideal for enjoying quiet, star filled nights as it is far away from major cities. The Jemez National Recreation Area is a short drive away and providesmany opportunities to enjoy the Santa Fe National Forest.
Recreation
Paliza Group Campground is not far from NM Highway 4 and the popular Jemez National Recreation Area. Scenic day hikes, hot springs, and historical landmarks can be found nearby. Fishing is popular on the nearby San Antonio Creek with plenty of fishing sites available.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Paliza Group Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, 42% chance of rain61°39°
- ThuSunny63°38°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain59°40°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 15% chance of rain58°44°
- SunPartly Sunny, 9% chance of rain62°46°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the map
Paliza Group Campground
Public Land · under 100 ft · Ponderosa
Paliza
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ponderosa
Vista Linda Campground
Public Land · 5.1 mi · Cañon
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Ponderosa share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Location and contact
Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
Something wrong here? Suggest an edit
Run this campground? Claim the listing