Nambe Falls
- Hike
- 0.25 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Nambe Falls is a waterfall in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. Reaching it is a 0.25 mi hike each way. Flow season is not on file yet.
Closures and warnings
Low trail follows and crosses the river to the lowest pool; expect to get wet. River height fluctuates by season. Call (505) 455-2304 for closures. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Flow note | Two trails about 1/4 mile each from the Ramada Area: upper overlook and lower river trail to the lowest pool |
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| Water type | Waterfall basin |
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Access
| Hike | 0.25 mi each way |
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| Road | Paved |
| Parking | Parking at Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area; day-use entry collected at the gate |
| Fee | $20 per vehicle per day (sightseeing, hiking, picnics); cash or card |
| Hours | Thursday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; closed Monday-Wednesday; no day-use entry after 6:00 p.m.; exit by 6:30 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | Pueblo of Nambé (Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area) |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
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| Note | Ranger Station sells water, soda, snacks, and ice; bring drinking water in summer heat |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
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| Camping | Allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Nambe Falls open?
Low trail follows and crosses the river to the lowest pool; expect to get wet. River height fluctuates by season. Call (505) 455-2304 for closures. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Thursday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; closed Monday-Wednesday; no day-use entry after 6:00 p.m.; exit by 6:30 p.m.
How long is the hike to Nambe Falls?
It's a 0.25 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. Parking: Parking at Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area; day-use entry collected at the gate.
Do you need a reservation for Nambe Falls?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Nambe Falls?
The fee is $20 per vehicle per day (sightseeing, hiking, picnics); cash or card.
When is Nambe Falls flowing?
Two trails about 1/4 mile each from the Ramada Area: upper overlook and lower river trail to the lowest pool.
What facilities are at Nambe Falls?
Picnic sites. Ranger Station sells water, soda, snacks, and ice; bring drinking water in summer heat.
What are the rules at Nambe Falls?
Dogs are allowed and camping is allowed.
Nearby
Sources
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- https://www.nambepueblo.org/nambe-falls-lake/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager, access.hikeDistanceMi / hikeDistanceBasis / waterfall.flowNote, access.fee, access.hours / permitRequired, rules.dogs / rules.camping, hazardNote / amenities.note, access.parking)
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