Site view of trees and shrubs, with a table and post.
The entrance sign of Paliza Family campground surrounded by pines in the background.
Paliza water spout
Paliza Vault toilets
Uphill view of Paliza campground.

Featured amenities

Parking Parking

Available sites

30 total sites

About Paliza

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Grill
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

30 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 002, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 003, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 004, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 005, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 006, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 007, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · 45 ft long · Paved
🚐 011, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 012, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 013, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 014, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · 40 ft long · Paved
🚐 015, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Parallel
⛺ 016, Loop: SNGL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 017, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 018, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 019, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 020, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 021, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 022, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 023, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 026, Loop: SNGL Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 027, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 028, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 029, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 030, Loop: SNGL RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through

Reviews (78)

What Guests Are Saying

Paliza Campground is praised for its beautiful, well-maintained facilities, clean bathrooms, and spacious campsites, creating a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience. The friendly and diligent campground host, Timothy, contributes significantly to the positive atmosphere, ensuring cleanliness and providing helpful information. While some guests noted issues with insects and reservation software, the overall sentiment is one of satisfaction, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.8
78 reviews
5
84.6%
66
4
14.1%
11
3
1.3%
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Amy S

Verified

October 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SNGL

5

This campground was so clean and quiet. The host was incredibly helpful, even lending us a pump for our air mattress. Our site was spotless when we arrived; the gravel had been newly raked. We stayed in site 29, at the end of the generator-free loop, right along a little creek. A new favorite—we’ll return for sure.

Melissa B

Verified

October 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SNGL

5

Beautiful campground with huge ponderosas and big sites. Fantastic camp host. There had been a bear in the campground and he went out of his way to keep us informed. Also, I've never seen such clean fire pits!!! Pleasant walk to goblin colony rock formations.

Yadira C

Verified

October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: SNGL

5

Excelentes vistas, tranquilidad y excelente servicios de la persona encargada del lugar 😃

Matthew A

Verified

October 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SNGL

4

Great location for solo or 2 person camping. Nice and quiet. Peaceful stream sounds in the distance

Nicholas A

Verified

September 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SNGL

5

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Rain but otherwise very pleasant. Remember to ring your own water.

Carolyn J

Verified

September 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SNGL

5

Wonderful, quiet place. Very clean and up-to-date.

Cheryl H

Verified

September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SNGL

5

Always excellent camping here. Bathrooms are always clean. Beautiful trees, small creek, exceptional camping spots. Level tent areas. My last 3 camping trips were here! I love this place.

Hahns K

Verified

September 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: SNGL

5

Best campground in the Jemez!

Richard S

Verified

September 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SNGL

5

Clean and well cared for. Excellent facities.

Roberta S

Verified

September 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: SNGL

3

Bathrooms were clean but reeked so bad even masking didn't work. Then there were the bees. There was a hive not 2 ft from the table, in the retaining wall. When we told the host, he was quite nonchalant about it, yea, "we sprayed them but they keep coming back". It seems that the forest service while telling us to be bear aware did not think that a swarm of bees were dangerous too. My daughter was stung and a week later it is still swollen and is on steroids for just 1 sting. Imagine if it were more. Campground it's self is beautiful but don't think we will return. It is better suited to RV campers. Our 'tent pad' was to small and to close to the table. Ended up putting one tent on the asphalt. No way it could hold 5 people, especially since we had 2 tents.

Location & Directions for Paliza

Po Box 150, Jemez Springs, NM 87025 United States

Elevation: 2,077 ft

Getting There

From the town of Ponderosa, New Mexico, travel 5 mi northeast on Forest Road 10 to the campground.

Nearest town

Jemez Springs, NM - 21 mi

About 37 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

11AM

General

  • This campground is a Reservation campground starting in 2026. All Site reservations can be made the day of your arrival or reservation windows are open in 6 month increments. 
  • Online reservations are payment for two vehicles MAXIMUM; that includes the tow vehicle or RV and one additional vehicle.
  • Generators are not to be used between that time.
  • Dead and down only in fire rings; do not cut standing trees.
  • No ATV/ORV use in the campground. Travel is restricted elsewhere on the forest.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • No dump station available at this campground. 
  • Charcoal only in pedestal grills.
  • There are no potable water sources in the campground. Please ensure you have enough water for your visit. 
  • There is no electrical hookup in the campground. 
  • Click here for more information on the Santa Fe National Forest

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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