Sandoval County, New Mexico
Waterfalls Near Jemez Pueblo, NM
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Jemez Pueblo. Chamisa Vega Spring Falls is the closest at 13 miles to the west. Jemez Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 93 Google reviews).
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Jemez Pueblo at a Glance
5 Waterfalls Near Jemez Pueblo, Ranked by Distance
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Chamisa Vega Spring Falls
Chamisa Vega Spring Falls is the closest named waterfall to Jemez Pueblo, 13 miles to the west in Sandoval County.
- Address
- Sandoval County, NM (GPS 35.6762, -106.9412)
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Jemez Falls
Jemez Falls lies 15 miles northeast of Jemez Pueblo in Sandoval County, number 2 of 5 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Jemez Pueblo.
- Rating
- 4.8 (93 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandoval County, NM 87025 (GPS 35.8127, -106.6065)
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Lower Frijoles Falls
Lower Frijoles Falls lies 28 miles east of Jemez Pueblo in Sandoval County, number 3 of 5 by distance. Its own nearest town is White Rock.
- Address
- Sandoval County, NM 87547 (GPS 35.7609, -106.2589)
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Upper Frijoles Falls
Upper Frijoles Falls lies 28 miles east of Jemez Pueblo in Sandoval County, number 4 of 5 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Jemez Pueblo. Its own nearest town is White Rock.
- Rating
- 5.0 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Sandoval County, NM 87547 (GPS 35.7634, -106.2597)
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Nambe Falls
Nambe Falls lies 49 miles east of Jemez Pueblo in Santa Fe County, number 5 of 5 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Jemez Pueblo. Its own nearest town is Nambe.
- Rating
- 4.5 (187 Google reviews)
- Address
- Santa Fe County, NM 87506 (GPS 35.8456, -105.9064)
- Known for
- awesome ranger, cash only, hike to the falls, lower trail, slippery rocks
Where the Waterfalls Are
Jemez Pueblo sits in or near the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains area of New Mexico. The mountains of north-central New Mexico hold most of the state's falls. In Sandoval County, Jemez Falls is a popular stop in the Santa Fe National Forest, and Upper Frijoles Falls lies in Frijoles Canyon in the Bandelier area, cut into volcanic tuff. Nambe Falls in Santa Fe County is on Nambe Pueblo land, where access is controlled by the Pueblo. Petrero Waterfall and Rio Quemado Falls in Rio Arriba County lie in the high country of the north, and Pecos Falls in Mora County is deep in the Pecos Wilderness, reached only by a long backcountry trip. Read the New Mexico waterfall guide.
By direction from Jemez Pueblo: 2 to the east, 1 to the northeast, and 1 to the west. They are spread across Sandoval County (4). The average distance is 21.1 miles.
By Distance
10 to 20 miles of Jemez Pueblo
Chamisa Vega Spring Falls (13 mi), Jemez Falls (15 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Jemez Pueblo
Lower Frijoles Falls (28 mi), Upper Frijoles Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Jemez Pueblo: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Jemez Pueblo, NM?
4 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Jemez Pueblo: 0 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Jemez Pueblo?
Chamisa Vega Spring Falls in Sandoval County is the closest, about 13 miles west of Jemez Pueblo.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Jemez Pueblo?
Jemez Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 93 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Jemez Pueblo in?
Sandoval County (4).
How does Jemez Pueblo compare with other New Mexico towns?
Jemez Pueblo ranks 4th of the 12 New Mexico towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.