Established Camping
Clear Creek Campground (Nm) — Santa Fe National Forest
Clear Creek Campground, near Cuba, New Mexico, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature without the hustle and bustle. With roomy, well-groomed sites surrounded by towering ponderosa pines and a small creek flowing through, it’s a peaceful retreat that feels just right for a weekend getaway.
This campground is small and cozy, featuring about a dozen sites that cater to both tent campers and RVs. Visitors rave about the quiet atmosphere, making it a perfect place to unwind. Each site comes with a fire ring, so you can roast marshmallows and share stories around the campfire. As one happy camper put it, “Any true camper would adore the place.”
If you’re up for some adventure, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby that lead to beautiful canyons, and the forest roads are great for exploring on an ATV or UTV. Just keep in mind that cellular service is pretty much non-existent, so it’s a great chance to disconnect and enjoy the great outdoors.
With amenities like a fresh water hand pump and vault toilets, Clear Creek Campground has what you need for a comfortable stay. Whether you’re here for a quick escape or a longer adventure, this campground offers a serene setting that’s hard to beat.
Description
US Forest Service
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
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.
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.
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.
Location
Clear Creek Campground (Nm) — Santa Fe National Forest is located in New Mexico
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.
Address
PO Box 130
Cuba, NM 87013
Coordinates
35.9858333 N
106.8125 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Albuquerque
- 2 hrs 12 min from Santa Fe
- 2 hrs 16 min from Farmington
- 5 hrs 32 min from Pueblo
