A view of the lake and surrounding scenery at dog-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
Picnic areas surrounded by fall foliage at pet-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
Visitors cooling off in the water near a waterfall at Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
A view of the lake and surrounding scenery at dog-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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Picnic areas surrounded by fall foliage at pet-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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Visitors cooling off in the water near a waterfall at Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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A view of the lake and surrounding scenery at dog-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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Picnic areas surrounded by fall foliage at pet-friendly Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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Visitors cooling off in the water near a waterfall at Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area, a dog-friendly park in Santa Fe, NM. Photo by Nambe Pueblo.
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Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area

Nambe Waterfalls and State Recreation Area in Santa Fe, NM is a pet-friendly outdoor destination. Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, this spectacular waterfall is the result of a dam being built to supply drinking water to locals. The short trail to the falls is only half a mile in length. Along the way, pause to take in mountain views and cool down in creek crossings. Leashed dogs are welcome on trails in the recreation area. Visit Website

Or call (505) 455-2304 for more information.

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Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 4 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.0 stars out of 5 by 87 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors consistently praise Nambe Waterfalls and Lake Recreation Area for its scenic beauty and pet-friendly trails, with options for both water-based hikes and dry overlook paths. They recommend wearing water-friendly footwear with good grip, bringing supplies, and noting that entry requires twenty dollars in cash and water levels vary seasonally.

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