Jacks Creek
Its 39 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $10 per night, and it is open from 05-01 to 10-31. Jacks Creek is a National Forest campground near Pecos, New Mexico.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Jacks Creek sits inside Santa Fe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Pecos Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 39
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Quiet hours
- 10pm to 7am
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,846 ft
35.8389, -105.6558 in San Miguel. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Jacks Creek is open from 05-01 to 10-31 , at 8,846 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Jacks Creek?
No. Jacks Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Jacks Creek?
Camping at Jacks Creek costs Single Site: $10 per night.
How many campsites does Jacks Creek have?
Jacks Creek has 39 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Jacks Creek?
No. Jacks Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Jacks Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Jacks Creek.
When is Jacks Creek open?
Jacks Creek is open from 05-01 to 10-31.
Who manages Jacks Creek?
Jacks Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Jacks Creek
Nambe Falls Reservoir's mapped center point is 14 miles from Jacks Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Nambe Falls Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Jacks Creek, in straight-line miles: Nambe Falls (waterfall, 14 miles), and Ten Thousand Waves (hot spring, 15 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Jacks Creek (group Campground) - Sites
- 2
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Panchuela - Sites
- 6
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $5 per night
- Sites
- 9
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per vehicle per night
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- 05-01 to 11-30
- Fee
- Single Site: $4 per vehicle per night
More campgrounds: camping near Pecos and campgrounds in San Miguel.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, quietHours, petsAllowed, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30