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Site view of trees and shrubs, with a table and post.
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Paliza

Ponderosa, New Mexico · 6,791 ftIn Santa Fe National Forest

Photos: Conservation Legacy

Wildfire 45 mi E: Frijoles, 15,956 acres, 90% contained

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$15recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
30From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
6,791 ft2,070 m
Pets
Allowed
Big rigs
Yes
Season
May – Oct 10From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites30

Paliza lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 12 staff entries left out.

Amenities

Correct

  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

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.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Paliza: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSlight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain62°47°
  • WedChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, 41% chance of rain57°37°
  • ThuSunny59°36°
  • FriSunny, 1% chance of rain55°38°
  • SatSlight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 15% chance of rain54°41°

Nearby camping

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Paliza Group Campground

Paliza Group Campground

Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ponderosa

Paliza Group Campground

Paliza Group Campground

Public Land · 0.7 mi · Ponderosa

Vista Linda Campground

Vista Linda Campground

Public Land · 5.4 mi · Cañon

3 more within 25 mi
Jemez Falls Campground

Jemez Falls Campground

Public Land · 7.8 mi · La Cueva

Banco Bonito Campground (Special Use Permit Required)

Banco Bonito Campground (Special Use Permit Required)

Campground · 9.4 mi · La Cueva

Lookout Park

Lookout Park

Campground · 10 mi · Cochiti Lake

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Ponderosa share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Location and contact

35.70417, -106.62583
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Campground website
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Ponderosa
Park
Santa Fe National Forest
Reservations
Reserve on Recreation.gov

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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