East Fork of the Jemez River

New Mexico

Santa Fe National Forest
1474 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

Designated Reach: June 6, 1990. From the Santa Fe National Forest boundary to its confluence with the Rio San Antonio.

Classification/Mileage: Wild — 4.0 miles; Scenic — 5.0 miles; Recreational — 2.0 miles; Total — 11.0 miles.

The East Fork originates in the Valles Caldera as a small meandering stream in a vast crater. On its way to its confluence with the Rio San Antonio, the river passes through the heart of the Jemez Mountains' most popular recreation area.