Church Camping Trip June 5-7

Jemez Camping Trip

Directions to ABQ Christian Camp — Forest Road 376

June 5–7 · Jemez Mountains, NM
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Get away for a weekend with the church family in the Jemez Mountains. Church Camp is a mix of fun, rest, worship, and building meaningful memories together.

The exact campsite location is pinned below — the majority will tent camp, but cabins are available in the town of La Cueva, or you can just come for the day on Saturday. This is one of the most meaningful weekends of the year — don’t miss it.

📍 Exact location — ABQ Christian Camp

The exact campsite is pinned on Google Maps — tap “Get Directions to Campsite” below to navigate straight there. The site is on Forest Road 376, about 3 miles in from NM-126. Watch for the “ABQ Christian Camp →” sign along the road.

Step-by-step route from Albuquerque
ABQ
Start
Albuquerque
Head north on I-25
1
I-25 North
Bernalillo — Exit 242
Take Exit 242 off I-25
2
HWY 550 North
Bernalillo → San Ysidro
~23 miles
Stay on HWY 550 heading north
3
NM-4 East
San Ysidro → Jemez Pueblo → Jemez Springs
~26 miles on NM-4
Pass through Jemez Pueblo, then continue to Jemez Springs
4
NM-4 continuing
La Cueva Lodge junction
Continue past La Cueva Lodge; turn onto NM-126 heading north toward Fenton Lake
5
NM-126 North
Toward Fenton Lake
~4.5 miles — look for Mile Marker 35
Drive north on NM-126 toward Fenton Lake
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Forest Road 376 · Mile Marker 35
Turn onto Forest Road 376
~3 miles in — follow the GPS pin
Turn onto FR 376 at Mile Marker 35 and follow it ~3 miles to the pinned campsite. Watch for the ABQ Christian Camp → sign.
Campsite location
Forest Road 376
~3 miles in from NM-126
Exact spot pinned on Google Maps
Key landmark
NM-126, Mile Marker 35
4.5 miles north of La Cueva Lodge
Turn onto Forest Road 376
From ABQ total (approx.)
~70+ miles
I-25 N → HWY 550 → NM-4 → NM-126 → FR 376
Sign to watch for
“ABQ Christian Camp →”
Posted along Forest Road 376

Note: The exact campsite is now pinned on Google Maps — use the “Get Directions to Campsite” button for turn-by-turn navigation right to the spot (about 3 miles in on FR 376). The road follows the Jemez River corridor — a beautiful drive through the canyon.

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Jemez Camping Trip · June 5–7 · ABQ Christian Camp

🎒 Camping Checklist

Check items off as you pack — saves while this page is open.
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No running water — porta-potties only. Plan accordingly and bring extra TP.
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Arrival: People arriving Friday and Saturday. If you arrive Friday night, you will get help with setup — we’ll have lights.
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Early birds: Jeff and David Peach will be at the campsite Wednesday night. Look for Jeff’s grey Ford F-150 or David’s white truck.
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Carpooling: If riding with others, please be courteous and help split the gas cost.
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Food: Everyone is responsible for their own food. A couple of grills will be available to use.
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Pets: Must be leashed. If your pet barks at night or doesn’t play nice, consider leaving them home. Bring food, water, and bags (or a trowel).
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Fishing: There are lakes and rivers nearby. You will need a Colorado Fishing License — 1–3 day licenses are available online cheap.
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Feel free to check the REI camping checklist online or add/remove items for your family’s needs — especially for food ideas.
Any questions? Contact Jeff Koonce  ·  505-235-4200

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