The location is excellent for lodging, nestled among the ponderosa pine trees. While there aren't any utility hookups available, water outlets are scattered across the premises. Vault toilets are also conveniently dispersed across the area. Prime fishing locations are in close proximity. The Verizon network provides one reliable signal bar, with the possibility of two on certain occasions.

Not a peaceful area in the jemez. to many open roads ATVs and motorized vehicles.

We had a wonderful three days of camping among the ponderosa pine. Apparently, though, there was chaos in the campground during the Labor Day weekend. So much so that the hosts quit and moved out. I would avoid the area on summer weekends when a few inconsiderate campers seems to think the rules don't apply to them. During our stay, our follow campers were quiet and polite. The sites are paved, well spaced, and most are fairly level. The trees provide good shade, but there is enough sun for some solar gain. Verizon coverage was variable between 3G and minimal LTE. There are hot springs nearby and almost endless choices of hiking trails in the national forest and the adjacent Valles Caldera National Preserve. Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument are easy day trips. With our Senior Pass, we paid $5 per night plus the ever-present Recreation.gov fee of $8. This is a reservation-only campground. The nearby Redondo Campground is first-come, first-serve.

Last year we drove through the campground to decide if it would be worth staying a couple nights. Many spots looked very tight. Nevertheless we took a chance and made reservations for May. So glad we did. Temps were already heating up in the high desert of New Mexico, but there in the tall trees, it was cool and pleasant. We walked to the falls from the campground- big plus for us. Have already made reservations for deep in the hotel summer.

We drove by, it is closed. (Feb 6th)