Spanish Queen Picnic Site
This popular picnic area is located in the scenic San Diego Canyon, with spectacular red rock canyon and mesa views. Come prepared for warm days and cool evenings during the summer months and cold temperatures during the winter. The Jemez River offers excellent fishing opportunities (valid State fishing license required) and wildlife viewing. Fishing is best during the winter months. Located about five miles south of Jemez Springs on the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway (NM HWY 4).
Uses: Picnics, hiking and fishing.
Facilities: The picnic area has 12 picnic sites, most have direct access to the Lower Jemez River. Each picnic site has a table and grill and many have shade canopy. Vault toilets. No drinking water available.
Special Instructions: Fishing along the Lower Jemez River is best during winter months. Clean fish away from picnic and parking area. Cutting live vegetation is prohibited. Charcoal only in pedestal grills.
General Information
Day use only; no overnight camping. Overnight camping is a short distance away at Vista Linda Campground.
- New Mexico Enchantment Pass
- Interagency Passes
- Need help deciding which pass is right for you?
Dogs must be leashed at all times while in picnic area.
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$5 per vehicle per day. This site accepts the New Mexico Enchantment Pass and Interagency Passes.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 35.72463988
Longitude: -106.71546363
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
