U.S. Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest · New Mexico

Redondo Campground

The Redondo Campground is situated in a stand of Ponderosa Pine interspersed with grass and wildflower meadows within the Jemez National Recreation Area. The campground is approximately 8,200 feet in elevation and you can plan for warm days and cool nights. The Valles Caldera National Preserve and Bandelier National Monument are within driving distance, both are accessed via the Jemez Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway (NM State Highway 4).

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov62 sitesDark skyFrom $15 per night45 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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A photo of the entrance at Redondo CampgroundA photo of Site 04 of Loop East at Redondo Campground right pavement, next to vault bathroomsA photo of Site 17 of Loop East at Redondo Campground with Picnic Table, Fire PitA photo of Site 48 of Loop West at Redondo Campground
Photos courtesy of Anna Ayres · Recreation.gov
4fires
active
Mesa Juan Domingo Fall Rx (prescribed burn) · 40 mi away
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups62
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

62 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
01EastBack-inPavedNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
02EastBack-in45PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
03EastBack-in27PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
04EastBack-in25PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
05EastBack-in18PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
06EastBack-in22PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
07EastBack-in25PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
08EastBack-in30PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
09EastBack-in38PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard
10EastBack-in22PavedPartialNo / No5 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesRedondo Campground will be a reservation only campground starting in 2026. Reservations will be open in 6 month increments or can be made the same day of arrival if the site is not already reserved. Campground fees are $15 for 2 vehicles MAX per night for each site.
Dark sky7.5 miles from Valles Caldera National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park

Redondo Campground has vault toilet bathrooms throughout.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestSanta Fe National Forest
BookingNo reservations accepted at this campground. Sites are available on a first come-first serve basis.
Fees$10 per vehicle per night for single unit. Only two (2) vehicles are permitted at a camp site.
RulesDogs must be leashed at all times while in campground area.

Santa Fe National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Redondo Campground20°30°40°50°60°January: 1.76 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.98 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.35 inches of precipitationApril: 1.76 inches of precipitationMay: 1.39 inches of precipitationJune: 1.15 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.68 inches of precipitationAugust: 3.66 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.18 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.17 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.63 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.77 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.5°F averageFebruary: 25.2°F averageMarch: 32.0°F averageApril: 38.9°F averageMay: 46.9°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 59.3°F averageAugust: 57.2°F averageSeptember: 50.6°F averageOctober: 41.4°F averageNovember: 31.2°F averageDecember: 22.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Los Alamos 13 W, 6 miles from the campground at 8,716 feet, station USW00003062 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates35.8614° N, 106.6267° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Electric is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Mesa Juan Domingo Fall Rx

    40 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Golondrino Rx

    40 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Stone Angel Fall Rx

    41 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Frijoles

    44 mi from the campground · 15,956 acres · 90% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationJuniper Campground Dump Station ↗20 mi
RV sales & serviceLand of Enchantment RV ↗37.4 mi
Outdoor gearSierra ↗39.6 mi

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Worth a stop

Redondo Campground is part of the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are numerous developed, dispersed, and undeveloped recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area. It is also near the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Bandelier National Monument, Dome and Bandlier Wilderness Areas, the town of Los Alamos, and a two-hour drive to Santa Fe.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Spence Hot Springs
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.3 mi
    Lake Fork Mesa
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.4 mi
    Mesa Loop East
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.5 mi
    East Fork ↗
    9.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.7 mi
    Lake Fork Mesa Loop
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.7 mi
    Mesa Loop West
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Santa Fe National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Redondo Campground sits at over 8,200 feet and is surrounded by mixed-conifer and Ponderosa Pine stands.

Recreation

Redondo Campground is one of five developed campgrounds in the Jemez National Recreation Area on the Jemez Ranger District. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area, from scenic driving to fishing accesses and day-use picnic areas. Redondo Campground is a brief drive from the San Diego Overlook scenic site, and within a short drive from access points to Trail 137.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Redondo Campground?

Sites at Redondo Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations accepted at this campground. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Redondo Campground?

Redondo Campground will be a reservation only campground starting in 2026. Reservations will be open in 6 month increments or can be made the same day of arrival if the site is not already reserved. Campground fees are $15 for 2 vehicles MAX per night for each site.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Redondo Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Redondo Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Redondo Campground have?

62 sites, including 62 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Redondo Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Redondo Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Redondo Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Redondo Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Dogs must be leashed at all times while in campground area.

Source: Fire nearby

Is Redondo Campground good for stargazing?

Valles Caldera National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.5 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

What is there to do at Redondo Campground?

Redondo Campground is one of five developed campgrounds in the Jemez National Recreation Area on the Jemez Ranger District. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if Redondo Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are San Antonio Campground (2.1 mi), Jemez Falls Campground (3.3 mi), and Paliza (10.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby