Redondo Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites62
Overnight Sites62

Location

35.86139, -106.626725

Description

Overview

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).

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. 

Facilities

Redondo Campground has vault toilet bathrooms throughout. Electric is not available. Water is not available. 

Natural Features

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

Nearby Attractions

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. 

Activities

AMPHITHEATER AUTO TOURING BACKPACKING BIKING CAMPING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES RECREATION PROGRAMS

Details

FeeRedondo 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. Redondo Campground is available for the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay program. To utilize this program, please download the REC.GOV app prior to arriving (limited cell service in the area) and proceed to the Scan & Pay using the QR codes at the site. Cell phone signal and WiFi are not needed for Scan & Pay once you have the app downloaded .
Phone575-829-3535
EmailN/A
ReservableYes

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