Nambe Falls

Nambe Pueblo is one of the Tewa Pueblos of the northern Rio Grande region. The name is a Spanish interpretation of the Tewa word “nanbe”, which roughly translates as “earth roundness”. About twenty miles north of the Sage Inn, Nambe Pueblo encompasses nineteen thousand acres of land surrounded by national forest. Its terrain is scenic and striking, featuring waterfalls, lakes, and mountainous areas.

Nambe Falls is a popular summertime location for camping, fishing, picnics, events and organizational gatherings. A fifteen minute hike along the shaded cottonwood trails takes you to the base of Nambe Waterfalls, three of the most spectacular natural falls in the Southwest. A short climb up the side of the canyon brings you to a birds-eye view of the Nambe Falls.

Nambe Falls Driving Directions:  
North of Santa Fe via U.S. 84-285, State 503, and Nambe Rt. 1