Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10099486
When Paliza Group Campground reopens
Paliza Group Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
3
Only 3 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 8 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026): 7 open for online reservation · 1 reserved.
Where the open windows are
12.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 7 of 8 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 21, 2026Not open online12.5%
Open site-nights7 / 8
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 8
Weekday openings2
Weekend openings5
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 2 fall on weekdays and 5 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 7 of 8 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GS2 | 4 |
| GS1 | 3 |
The 2 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
7 open site-nights across 2 sites at Paliza Group Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site GS2.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS2 | 24 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21 |
| GS1 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21 |
About Paliza Group Campground
Overview
Paliza Group Campground is found north of the small community of Ponderosa, surrounded by ponderosa pines and views of the stunning cliff faces of majestic mesas. There are two group areas within the campground, with walk in and drive in sites found separately in each loop. The group campground generally opens in mid-May and closes in October. It’s location is ideal for enjoying quiet, star filled nights as it is far away from major cities. The Jemez National Recreation Area is a short drive away and providesmany opportunities to enjoy the Santa Fe National Forest.
Recreation
Paliza Group Campground is not far from NM Highway 4 and the popular Jemez National Recreation Area. Scenic day hikes, hot springs, and historical landmarks can be found nearby. Fishing is popular on the nearby San Antonio Creek with plenty of fishing sites available.
Facilities
The Owl Loop sites have paved driveways along with standard campsite amenities like a fire ring grill, picnic table, lantern post, and gravel tent pads. There is a large outdoor picnic area for the Owl Loop and comes with pedestal grills, a ramada, picnic tables, and plenty of room for large gatherings. The Red Tail Loop sites are walk-in sites, but the parking is close by with additional parking for RVs and trailers available. Red Tail Loop sites have a picnic table, fire ring grill, lantern posts, and gravel tent pads provided, with a gravel walkway connecting all the sites. There are recently renovated vaulted toilets found in both loops.
Natural Features
The short driveway from Forest Road 10 to the group campground is scenic, with riparian trees changing to towering ponderosa pines as the road climbs in elevation. Spectacular views of the surrounding mesas and clear blue skies are hallmarks of this campground. The dark greens of the conifers stand out against the bright yellows of flowering chamisa in the summer, and the yellows and reds of fall foliage provide a variety of scenery through the seasons.
Nearby Attractions
The East Fork of the Jemez National Wildand Scenic River can be accessed nearby. The Valles Caldera National Preserve is conveniently located north of Forest Road 10 on NM 4. An impressive geological formation known as Battleship Rock is worth stopping to look on NM 4, north of the town of Jemez Springs. The town itself has art created by locals, hot springs, and a restaurant for those not wanting to cook.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 100
Getting there
From the town of Ponderosa, New Mexico, travel 5 miles northeast on Forest Road 10 to the campground.
BikingBirdingCampingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingPicnickingScenic Drive
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10099486 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Paliza Group Campground?
Reservations for Paliza Group Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 7 of 8 tracked site-nights are open (87.5%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 3 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Paliza Group Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Paliza Group Campground in the last 7 days, 3 over 30 days and 3 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Paliza Group Campground?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site GS2. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Paliza Group Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 2 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Paliza Group Campground?
September 2026, with 7 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 8.
When is the next open date at Paliza Group Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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