Battleship Rock Picnic Site

Open sun-up to sun-down, the picnic area is often full 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 offer a cool streamside environment for family picnics, fishing and hiking. Uses: Picnic, hiking and fishing Facilities: 33 picnic sites with grills and picnic tables are available for day use. Paved access and parking; restrooms and drinking water 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: This picnic facility is designated as a reduced impact and recycle picnic area, visitors are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Cutting live vegetation is prohibited. Charcoal only in pedestal cooking grills.