SFNF NEWS RELEASE

The Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District has extended the temporary closure order for the McCauley Springs Fire , area, effective July 7, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. through August 11, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., unless rescinded.  The order prohibits entering the designated closure area, as well as traveling on any roads or trails within it, to protect public health and safety following firefighting operations. The closure order and official map are available on the Santa Fe National Forest website under Alerts. 

Several recreation sites previously closed due to the fire have now reopened to the public as of July 7, 2026. These include:

La Cueva Day Use Area,
Las Conchas Day Use Area
Dark Canyon
Rincon
Spence Hot Springs
East Fork Trailhead and trail north toward Las Conchas, Redondo Campground 

However, Battleship Rock, Jemez Falls Campground and Group Area, the Jemez Falls Trailhead, San Diego Overlook, and the East Fork Trail from Battleship Rock to Highway 4 will remain closed until further notice.  

The McCauley Springs Fire started on June 24, east of Battleship Rock in the Jemez Ranger District. The fire is now 93% contained. For more information, contact the Jemez Ranger District at (575) 829-3535 or the Santa Fe National Forest Supervisor’s Office at (505) 438-5300.  

About the Forest Service: The Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation for more than 100 years. Grounded in world-class science and technology — and rooted in communities — the Forest Service connects people to nature and recreation opportunities. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, supports the nation’s forest industry and energy needs, and operates the largest and most respected wildland fire and forestry research organizations in the world. By providing assistance to state and private landowners and working with tribes and other partners, the Forest Service also helps steward an additional 900 million forested acres within the U.S.