Paliza

Santa Fe National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundSanta Fe NF / PecosNew Mexico⭐ 4.8 (56)

🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 3 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Paliza in New Mexico has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Aug 28–Mon Aug 31. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SNGL #022–SNGL #025 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #015, #016, #019, #022, #023, #024, #025, #027, #028, #030

Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, SNGL #009–SNGL #013 next to each othersites #007, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013

Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →sites #004, #008, #014, #017, #020, #026, #029

Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →👥 SNGL #005 & SNGL #006 next to each othersites #005, #006

Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #021

Fri Sep 4 – Mon Sep 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SNGL #011–SNGL #014 next to each othersites #011, #012, #013, #014, #026

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SNGL #004–SNGL #007 next to each othersites #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #010, #017, #020

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #018, #029

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SNGL #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with — **Site SNGL #001** · A photo of Site 001 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with Santos Lovato

Campsite SNGL #002 — A photo of Site 002 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with — **Site SNGL #002** · A photo of Site 002 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with Santos Lovato

Campsite SNGL #003 — A photo of Site 003 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with — **Site SNGL #003** · A photo of Site 003 of Loop MANAGEMENT SITES at PALIZA with Santos Lovato

Campsite SNGL #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with No Amenities — **Site SNGL #015** · A photo of Site 015 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with No AmenitiesSantos Lovato

Campsite SNGL #015 — A photo of Site 015 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with Tent Pad — **Site SNGL #015** · A photo of Site 015 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with Tent PadSantos Lovato

Campsite SNGL #016 — A photo of Site 016 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with Picnic Table — **Site SNGL #016** · A photo of Site 016 of Loop SNGL at PALIZA with Picnic TableAnna Ayres

Campsite SNGL #019 — A campsite parking area for site 19. — **Site SNGL #019** · A campsite parking area for site 19.Forest Service

Campsite SNGL #019 — A campsite next to a paved driveway with two picnic tables, — **Site SNGL #019** · A campsite next to a paved driveway with two picnic tables, Forest Service

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 24.0 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Blink24.0 midirections →

🔌 Free Muni Stations22.2 midirections →

🔌 Chargepoint Municipal22.2 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Paliza over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15/nightRv NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.9★★★★★50 ratings

5★43

4★7

3★0

2★0

1★0

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.8/4

Verizon1.5/4

AT&T0.2/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Paliza FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Paliza?

Paliza in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Paliza?

Campsite fees at Paliza run about $15/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Paliza when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Paliza often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Paliza?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Paliza over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 1–6 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Paliza a good campground?

Paliza holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 56 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Paliza?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Paliza, T-Mobile rates highest at 1.8 out of 5 from 17 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Paliza located?

Paliza is located in Santa Fe NF / Pecos, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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