Overview
San Antonio Campground is adjacent to the San Antonio River, tucked into a forest of ponderosa pine at 7,600 feet above sea level. This popular campground is open from May through October in the Santa Fe National Forest. Visitors should be prepared for hot summer days and cool nights.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(All campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(All campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Hike In Distance To Site
(Up to 80')
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(All campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(Majority of the campsites have drive in)
Water Hookup
(6 of 21 campsites have Water Hookup)
Natural Features
![SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUND - Credits:](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/images/69094.jpg)
![San Antonio Campground information board San Antonio Campground information board - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/06/22/50/233390_8c98530b-9fde-401b-9ff2-47b5046f4a54_700.jpg)
![San Antonio Campground entrance San Antonio Campground entrance - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/07/13/37/233390_21c285c1-dfab-4cad-a3ae-b19436331a0c_700.jpg)
![San Antonio Bathroom San Antonio Bathroom - Credits: Janice M Naylor](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/09/03/18/22/233390_c49fb776-ad70-4753-931d-28ab5e111186_700.jpg)
Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acres within the Santa Fe National Forest. Elevations range from 5,300 to 13,103
feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness.The diverse ecosystems of the Santa Fe National Forest are home to a variety of wildlife species. The ponderosa pine forests at 6,000-9,500 feet provide habitat for
the Jemez Mountain salamander, northern goshawk, Merriam's turkey, Abert's squirrel and hairy woodpecker.
Recreation
![Campground view of the woods at San Antonio CG Campground view of the woods at San Antonio CG - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/06/22/58/233390_b61b9005-24f2-4f60-8025-6b88f5dd4005_1440.jpg)
![Campground view of the woods at San Antonio CG Campground view of the woods at San Antonio CG - Credits: Conservation Legacy](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/10/06/22/58/233390_b61b9005-24f2-4f60-8025-6b88f5dd4005_1440.jpg)
A paved walking trail along the river provides access for fishing. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout. Visitors enjoy wading in the river on hot summer days.The campground offers easy driving access to several recreational sites nearby, including the popular La Cueva Picnic Site, Spence Hot Spring Trailhead, Battleship Rock Trailhead and a couple of fishing sites along the San Antonio River.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 50ft
trailer-Up to 50ft
tent-Up to 19ft
Nearby Attractions
The 163-mile Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway passes amazing geological formations, ancient Indian ruins and an Indian pueblo. The area is rich in logging, mining and ranching heritage.