Within Santa Fe National Forest, Clear Creek Campground provides a compact camping experience along a flowing creek. The US Forest Service manages this 12-site campground with paved roads and sites that accommodate RVs up to 47 feet alongside smaller tent spaces.
Each site includes a fire ring and tent pad, with vault toilets and a hand pump for fresh water serving the campground. Ponderosa pines surround the individual sites, while Nicole P. notes that "a small creek flows through the campground." The area typically remains quiet, with no cell service available during stays.
Forest roads branch out from the campground, offering hiking opportunities and ATV exploration routes that range from well-maintained to challenging terrain. The campground operates from May through October with a camp host present during the season. Sites cost $10 per day and accept reservations.
For additional camping options in the region, campers can explore campsites near Cuba or check nearby alternatives like Rio De Las Vacas Campground. The combination of creek access, forest road exploration, and manageable site sizes makes this campground well-suited for both RV travelers and tent campers seeking a forest setting with basic amenities.
Description
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.
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.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundClear 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
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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, NM
- 2 hrs 12 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 16 min from Farmington, NM
- 5 hrs 32 min from Pueblo, CO
