Notable viewpoint · San Juan, New Mexico
Knickerbocker Peaks
Knickerbocker Peaks is a viewpoint in San Juan, New Mexico.
Knickerbocker Peaks: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Knickerbocker Peaks
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Knickerbocker Peaks — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.81473, -107.89173. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Knickerbocker Peaks
- Aztec Ruins National Monument · fort · San Juan · ~12 km · Must-see
- Salmon Ruins · fort · San Juan · ~22 km · Must-see
- Angel Peak Scenic Area · sanctuary · San Juan · ~39 km · Must-see
- KRWN-FM (Farmington) · attraction · San Juan · ~41 km · Must-see
- Frances Canyon Ruin · fort · Rio Arriba · ~44 km · Must-see
- Huerfano Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~54 km · Must-see
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~56 km · Must-see
- Lake Nighthorse · lake · La Plata · ~57 km · Must-see
- Two Rivers Marina · lake · Archuleta · ~59 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~62 km · Must-see
- Durango Christian Church · church · La Plata · ~64 km · Must-see
- Slane Knob · viewpoint · San Juan · ~3 km
- Hart Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~10 km
- Dryfall · waterfall · San Juan · ~13 km
- Camel Hump Dam · lake · San Juan · ~19 km
- Tank Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~20 km
- Painted Hills Dam · lake · San Juan · ~20 km
- Pump Mesa · viewpoint · San Juan · ~21 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Knickerbocker Peaks
- Huerfano Mountain · viewpoint · San Juan · ~54 km · Must-see
- Brice Canyon · viewpoint · La Plata · ~56 km · Must-see
- Smelter Mountain · viewpoint · La Plata · ~62 km · Must-see
- Yellowjacket Pass · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~79 km · Must-see
- Menefee Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~81 km · Must-see
- Babcock Peak · viewpoint · La Plata · ~88 km · Must-see
- Spiller Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~88 km · Must-see
- Diorite Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~89 km · Must-see
- Mount Moss · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~89 km · Must-see
- Lavender Peak · viewpoint · Montezuma · ~90 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Knickerbocker Peaks yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Knickerbocker Peaks?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Knickerbocker Peaks?
Nearby: Aztec Ruins National Monument (fort, 12 km), Salmon Ruins (fort, 22 km), Angel Peak Scenic Area (sanctuary, 39 km), KRWN-FM (Farmington) (attraction, 41 km), Frances Canyon Ruin (fort, 44 km), Huerfano Mountain (viewpoint, 54 km).
Is Knickerbocker Peaks worth visiting?
Knickerbocker Peaks is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.