Battleship Rock, Jemez Springs

I love Battleship Rock and this surrounding area. Although this was the first time I went up the left side of BR to explore the picnic area and the bit of hiking behind it. I usually take the hiking trail to the warm springs since the picnic area is usually pretty packed all summer long. So I got to relax and explore a beautiful and surprisingly quiet area I usually just pass bye. There's several bathrooms, no running water besides the creek, a few pavilions and grills AND TRASH CANS, so please use them. It's amazing to me how trashed people leave recreational areas when they're going out there for the nature to begin with, especially on religious holidays. No matter what religion you practice, would your deity approve of trashing this earth, something they lovingly made??? LEAVE NO TRACE - always pack out more than you pack in. Ie, not only take your trash with you, but pick some up while you're there and make it prettier for the next! There is also a decent amount of parking. It's much cooler here than other areas, especially midday during the warmer months which makes I a great place to relax and cool off.

Beautiful and relaxing. One of our all time favorite family picnic destinations. Only an hour from Rio Rancho and it's a beautiful drive. Park is clean and well maintained. Great for picnics, hiking and family fun Will be back again and again.