Clear Creek Campground (NM)
CLEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND (NM)
Part of Santa Fe National Forest
Overview
Less than two hours from the city of Albuquerque, Clear Creek Campground is nestled away in the Jemez Mountains. This cool oasis offers refuge from the New Mexico heat. Visitors delight in the hiking and fishing opportunities available in the shade of the pine covered Jemez Mountains. To make a reservation for the Clear Creek Campground Group site please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10098564
Facilities
Clear Creek Campground includes paved RV pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.Natural Features
The campground is located amid stunning ponderosa pines in close proximity to Clear Creek. In the fall, elk can be heard bugling in the early mornings and late evenings.
Recreation
Local streams and the San Gregorio reservoir provide fishing opportunities for anglers, and hikers will delight in the many hiking opportunities in the nearby San Pedro Parks Wilderness.Nearby Attractions
The San Pedro Parks Wilderness, just north of the Clear Creek Campground, offers easy and scenic day hikes. The minimal grade increases of the trails into the San Pedro Parks make this wilderness an ideal backpacking destination for beginners and experienced backpackers alike. Three main trailheads, the San Gregorio, Palomas, and Los Pinos, are within driving distance of the campground.Important Notices
Online reservations are payment for two vehicles MAXIMUM; that includes the tow vehicle or RV and one additional vehicle.
Fire restrictions may exist. Check with the Cuba Ranger District if you are unsure.
No ATV/ORV use in the campground. Travel is restricted elsewhere on the forest.
Check out is at 11:00 AM, Check in time is 1:00 PM.
Before making a reservation, check the driveway details to ensure your vehicle equipment will fit on the site.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Notifications and Alerts
The Clear Creek Campground, Clear Creek Group Campground, and Rio de las Vacas Campground will be closed from July 07, 2026 to August 07, 2026, to accommodate for road rehabilitation and repaving within the campgrounds. For questions or concerns, please call the Cuba Ranger District Office at (575) 289-3264.
Available Activities
- HUNTING - Hunting
- HORSEBACK RIDING - Horseback Riding
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
From Cuba, New Mexico, travel 11 miles east of Cuba on New Mexico State Highway 126. The campground is located approximately 11 miles from Cuba where lodging, restaurants, and gas stations are available. The campground is approximately a one and a half hour drive from Albuquerque.
Contact Information
Phone: 575-289-3264
PO Box 130Cuba, NM 87013
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 002, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop Main Road, Type Standard Nonelectric
