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

Jacks Creek Horse Camp

Beautifully located among aspens and mixed conifer, you will definitely get the mountain experience at Jack's Creek. 21 miles north of Pecos on NM 63 and Forest Road 555. Some recreation uses include: camping, hiking, horseback riding. Facilities. 8 units for equestrian camping. 5 12'x12' corrals, with a highline or picket line on 3 others. 15 spaces for horse trailer parking. Trash bins, vaulted toilets, tables, and grills. The sites are flat. The bathrooms are accessible for people living with physical disabilities. Special Instructions: NO potable water currently available. RVs are welcome, but there are no hook-ups or showers.

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-servedTents only

More like this: first-come in New Mexico · tent only in New Mexico

1fire
active
Apache Saloman Fall Rx (prescribed burn) · 43 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-26
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents

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.
SeasonMay to November, weather permitting
ForestSanta Fe National Forest
BookingNo Reservations - First Come, First Served Basis
RulesNo ATVs allowed. Quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.

Santa Fe National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Jacks Creek Horse Camp30°40°50°60°70°January: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 14.5 inches of snowFebruary: 1.46 inches of precipitation, 16.9 inches of snowMarch: 1.92 inches of precipitation, 22.9 inches of snowApril: 1.91 inches of precipitation, 15.8 inches of snowMay: 1.88 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowJune: 1.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.68 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.63 inches of precipitation, 7.0 inches of snowNovember: 1.30 inches of precipitation, 11.0 inches of snowDecember: 1.28 inches of precipitation, 17.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.3°F averageFebruary: 32.6°F averageMarch: 37.7°F averageApril: 42.9°F averageMay: 50.6°F averageJune: 59.2°F averageJuly: 61.7°F averageAugust: 60.2°F averageSeptember: 55.1°F averageOctober: 46.9°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 31.1°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Gascon, 12 miles from the campground at 8,250 feet, station USC00293488 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 108 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates35.8343° N, 105.6554° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Apache Saloman Fall Rx

    43 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSierra ↗19.2 mi
RV sales & serviceLand of Enchantment RV ↗28.3 mi
Dump stationJuniper Campground Dump Station ↗35.1 mi

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Limited data for this unit

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Jacks Creek camp

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

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 Pecos Wilderness.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Jacks Creek Horse Camp?

No. Jacks Creek Horse Camp is first-come, first-served. No Reservations - First Come, First Served Basis Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

Is Jacks Creek Horse Camp open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May to November, weather permitting.

Source: Forest Service status

Can I bring an RV to Jacks Creek Horse Camp?

Jacks Creek Horse Camp is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Jacks Creek Horse Camp is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Jacks Creek Group Area (0.5 mi), Panchuela (0.6 mi, partly first-come), and Cowles Campground (1.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby