Nambe Falls Reservoir

About Nambe Falls Reservoir

Nambe Falls Dam and Reservoir are on the Rio Nambe 25 miles north of Santa Fe, NM are features of the San Juan - Chama Project. Recreation at Nambe Falls is managed by the Nambe Pueblo under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Pueblo can be reached at (505) 455-2036. Usually closed mid-November to mid-March. Fee area. Roads good to fair in recreation area. Goods and services at ranger station. No lodging. Available species include rainbow and cutthroat trout, and salmon. Nambe Pueblo fishing permit. Motorized boating; electric motors only. No stream fishing downstream from dam.

How to Get There

Located 18 miles north of Santa Fe via U.S. 84-285, State 503, and Nambe Rt. 1 to entrance at ranger station.

Plan Your Visit to Nambe Falls Reservoir

Heading to Nambe Falls Reservoir? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)