Battleship Rock Picnic Area (New)

This picnic area is located where the San Antonio and East Fork-Jemez Rivers meet. The picnic area is named for the near-byrock formation known as Battleship Rock.Open sun-up to sun-down, the picnic area can be busy on weekends and holidays.Battleship Rock is a 200 ft. tall natural land form of volcanic rock, resembling a Navy warship. It provides the backdrop and frames the picnic area. The East Fork Jemez and San Antonio Rivers join at the picnic area and offera cool streamside environment for family picnics, fishing and hiking.Uses: Picnic Tables, Day Hiking, and FishingFacilities: 33 picnic sites with grills and picnic tablesare available for day use. Paved access and parking.Waterless restrooms available. Universally accessible.The trail head for the East Fork Trail (ForestTrail 137), as well as parking for groups with multiple vehicles is directly north of the picnic area off NM State Highway 4.No overnight camping is permitted at the pcnic area or near the trailhead.Special Instructions: Cutting live vegetation is prohibited. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.