Welcome to the Santa Fe National Forest!

The Santa Fe National Forest is 1.6 million acres of mountains, valleys and mesas ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 feet in elevation. Visitors don’t have to travel far to find forested mountains slopes, colorful volcanic formations, deep river gorges and primitive wilderness. Thousands of cultural and archaeological sites reflect the Santa Fe National Forest's rich historical heritage and the many cultures that value this landscape.

• Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

  

  Help celebrate Smokey Bear's 80^th Birthday.

  Join the Reading Challenge

Plan Your Visit

• Recreation

  

  Year-round day use, water-focused recreation and trail opportunities offer a refuge in the cool mountain air.

  Recreation Areas

• Find Your Way

  

  Maps for every need, the way you want them: Interactive, Printed, Downloadable

  Maps and Guides

• Passes/Permits

  

  Purchase your passes and permits online or at your destination.

  Passes and Permits

• New Mexico Enchantment Pass

  

  Plan your next adventure and save money! The New Mexico Enchantment Pass offers access to dozens of New Mexico National Forests’ recreation areas for one low annual fee of $40.

  Get a Pass Today

Learn More about the Santa Fe National Forest

• Caring for the Land

  

  The Santa Fe National Forest manages public lands filled with natural resources and diverse wildlife. We work to protect at-risk species like the Mexican spotted owl and New Mexican jumping mouse, protect riparian and restore critical ecosystems, and ensure forest health through safe logging practices.

  Land Management