Best Cabin Camping near Cuba, NM

Several cabin camping options exist within driving distance of Cuba, New Mexico, providing comfortable accommodations for visitors exploring the region. Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu offers cabin rentals with access to shared bathrooms and shower facilities. The cabins include electric hookups and basic furnishings, with a bathhouse and laundry room available to guests. "This is an artist paradise. So many beautiful land formations and gorgeous sunsets," notes Megan E., who stayed at Ghost Ranch. The property also provides meal plans through their dining hall, making it convenient for cabin guests who prefer not to cook.

Rustic cabins can be found at Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch in Tierra Amarilla, approximately an hour's drive from Cuba. These pet-friendly cabins offer a more secluded experience with access to fishing on the Chama River. According to Ian W., "Always a family favorite. No phones (a short ten minute drive if you need it), just fishing and family fun." Stone House Lodge also provides cabin accommodations with electric hookups, drinking water, and shower facilities. Star Dance campground features cabin rentals with shower access in a peaceful setting that one visitor described as "an enchanting, magical healing place."

Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from May through September. Ghost Ranch operates year-round, while Riana-Abiquiu Lake campground is only open from April 15 to October 15. Cabin amenities vary significantly between locations, with some offering only basic shelter and others providing more furnished accommodations. Visitors should bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies unless specifically told these items are provided. Firewood is available at Ghost Ranch and Stone House Lodge for cabin guests who wish to use outdoor fire pits. The nearest full-service grocery stores are in larger towns, so stocking up on food and supplies before arrival is recommended for extended cabin stays.

Best Cabin Sites Near Cuba, New Mexico (5)

    1. Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    20 Reviews
    Cañones, NM
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 685-4371

    $10 - $80 / night

    "Good views of lake & surrounding area from site. Vault toilet & drinking water a short walk away. Juniper provided minimal privacy. Site has lantern poll, fire ring, trash can & table."

    "Usually lots of others around so not super “off grid” but it’s nice and you can view the lake! Beautiful to drive around too. Pueblo land, be respectful!"

    2. Star Dance

    1 Review
    Youngsville, NM
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (505) 901-2936

    3. Ghost Ranch

    6 Reviews
    Cañones, NM
    35 miles
    Website

    "It’s true they had meal plans, but we were prepared to camp off grid so we didn’t need anything. Instead, we enjoyed the views and the museum and the, swimming pool and horseback riding."

    "The campground includes a bath house with laundry room and electric hookups if needed. $30 to tent camp (no electric). Lodging, yurts and cabins, are also available."

    4. Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch

    1 Review
    Tierra Amarilla, NM
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 588-7354

    "No phones (a short ten minute drive if you need it), just fishing and family fun."

    5. Stone House Lodge

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    Tierra Amarilla, NM
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (575) 201-3232

    $25 - $550 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Cuba, NM

28 Reviews of 5 Cuba Campgrounds


  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2023

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Great views, great hosts

    Camped 2 nights at site #38 on the Puerco Loop. Reserved thru rec.gov while at the site. Wonderful campground hosts. Site was not quite level for our campervan, but close enough. Good views of lake & surrounding area from site. Vault toilet & drinking water a short walk away. Juniper provided minimal privacy. Site has lantern poll, fire ring, trash can & table. No hookups at this site. $6/night with senior pass. Restroom/shower house within walking distance. Facilities & vault toilets were very clean. Hiking trail in campground. AT&T & T-Mobile service. Overall, quiet & peaceful stay.

  • M
    Jan. 14, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Beautiful lake! Maintained spot

    Spot is well maintained. Usually lots of others around so not super “off grid” but it’s nice and you can view the lake! Beautiful to drive around too. Pueblo land, be respectful!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 27, 2023

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Clean well-laid out CoE campground

    General: 54-site campground in four loops; the Pedernal Loop has water and electric hookups, the Chama and Puerco Loops do not and there is a walk-in tent site loop. There is also overflow camping. 

    Site Quality: Sites appeared to be mostly level (at least in the Pedernal loop); most were paved but a few were gravel. Most were back in, but some were pull-through. There are two ADA-accessible sites in the Pedernal Loop. Many have reservoir views. Site 14 has a generous-sized paved driveway. Completing the site is a lantern hook, BBQ, and covered picnic table. Too bad it was so darn windy that we could not enjoy these amenities. There was also a garbage can at the end of each site but no recycling that I saw. If you do not need hookups, sites 34 and 39 (in the Puerco loop) provide excellent water views. 

    Bath/Shower House: Basic with two shower stalls, two toilets, and one sink. Very clean. There are also very clean vault toilets located throughout the campground. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on how well it works. 

    Activities: The Abiquiu Lake Vista Trail is a 4-mile hike and bike stacked-looped trail (so you can add or duplicate interconnected loops). Boating access is one mile away. Fishing is also popular. There is also a volleyball net and a very nice modern playground. We were there at the end of April, so it was very quiet (which is the way we like it). Shout out to great camp hosts – we were greeted upon arrival and they made sure we didn’t have any questions or concerns. For $16, this is affordable but with the senior pass, $8 is a bonafide bargain!

  • s
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Ghost Ranch

    Great Vibes

    Our truck broke down 1 mile from the ranch and we weren’t sure what to do so I hopped on my mountain bike and rode to the welcome center. I met a wonderful lady who offered a gentleman who worked there to help me. He grabbed his truck and towed me and my trailer to the campsite. We ended up staying there for about five or six days while the truck was being fixed in Albuquerque. Couldn’t have broken down in a better place. The scenery is beautiful and the people are nice. It’s true they had meal plans, but we were prepared to camp off grid so we didn’t need anything. Instead, we enjoyed the views and the museum and the, swimming pool and horseback riding. Completely unplanned. It’s probably important to know this is not a remote campsite because there’s lots of amenities and if you’re the kind of person looking for a flat asphalt pad to park is your camper on them, you might wanna move on. We definitely love this place and would recommend it to anyone looking for secret little area to chill out. The vibe was perfect. looking forward to coming back.

  • Reuben
    May. 25, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Overall, very nice, but a few little caveats

    My wife and I spent 3 days here in late May.  Because we planned out trip a little late, we actually stayed the first night in Spot 16 (no hookups) and then the last 2 at Spot 14 (electric and water).  Spot 16 was in the "Chama Loop" and I have to say, this loop is really not for our rig (a 30' Class A).  We had a pull in spot, and fit okay, but the spots here are all on the smaller side and we mostly saw tents and some truck campers and a couple of Class Bs.  We could NOT get level on our site without some serious efforts and more blocks than I really like.  We never got level enough to feel comfortable putting out our slides.  When we moved the next day to Spot 14 (in the Pedernal Loop, where the only electric/water sites are), it was much better.  Leveling was easy as can be.  The hookups were very conveniently located and we had no complaints here.  Very spacious lot.  Picnic tables under cover, a grill and a fire pit.  

    Spaces between spots are fairly generous.  Not huge, but far better than most commercial sites.  We felt very much "alone" here.

    Some great things:  the camp hosts Al and Cindy were INCREDIBLY helpful and friendly.  Best hosts we've ever had!  The playground is excellent (we don't have little kids, but we actually enjoyed the swings and such ourselves one evening!).  The views of the lake are very good (you can't get down to the lake from here, but the extra height made for great views), and the walking trail from the visitor center to the boat launch goes right through the park, so you can join it easily if you wish.  Dump station has two dump spots, which was nice.  There are lots of picnic areas, and the tent sites looked very nice too.  

    Not the greatest:  other than the aforementioned levelness issues, I was amused to see how steep the road down to the little "front gate" is.  Not ideal for RVs!  You come down off a Mesa to the much lower campground on a fairly steep grade, and 2/3 of the way down, you have to stop to check in.  Just seemed weird.  The dump station has NO hose hookup for the non-potable water (just a weird contraption that sprays water everywhere), so no easy way to flush the black tank, which I don't love.

    Connectivity:  no wi-fi.  And the cell signal is spotty.  We were able to use my iphone to create a Verizon hot spot, and actually, after a struggle, could watch some Netflix.  But then surfing sometimes went from slow but okay to non-existent.  My one word review would be:  inconsistent.  And now, we don't spent our time surfing the internet, but for doing research, checking email, etc., it was not ideal.  Workable, but not the best.

    We'd stay here again in a second.  We've already talked about what we'll do next time we stay here.

  • Megan  E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2021

    Ghost Ranch

    Beautiful

    This is an artist paradise. So many beautiful land formations and gorgeous sunsets. The campground includes a bath house with laundry room and electric hookups if needed. $30 to tent camp (no electric). Lodging, yurts and cabins, are also available.

  • James F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Nice camp hosts

    The campgrounds is nicely laid out and decent. There isn't much for shade or privacy. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful. There are nice trails that you can hike or mountain bike. Some are near cliff edges and not for the beginners. The lake is nice for New Mexico and sees a lot of use. Didn't get a chance to fish or get to the waters edge this trip. The area is near where Georgia O'Keefe lived and did some of her work.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 30, 2023

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Excellent Army Core of Engineers Campground

    Really enjoyed camping here. Great sites for our 17' camp trailer. Awesome view of Abiquiu Lake with amazing sunsets nightly. Hot showers, clean pit toilets, BBQs, tent pads, picnic tables & friendly camp hosts. Senior Passes work here for half price discount. Quiet time from 10pm-6am is enforced & enjoyed. Occasional loud boats & partying on the lake below on weekend nights so be aware. Wind gusts are common so tie down the tumbleweeds or they'll escape!

  • Mike P.
    Jul. 2, 2021

    Riana - Abiquiu Lake

    Excellent and well-maintained campground with lots to do in the area

    Our family stayed here for four days (late June 2021) at Sites 21 and 25.  The first thing you will notice hear is how friendly the camp hosts (Al & Cyndy) are.  By being so involved with everyone that stays here I think that most guests behave themselves.  We had one "problem neighbor" (blaring music, loud generator, barking dog) but this was addressed quickly by the camp hosts.  Area is beautiful - I mean really beautiful.  Campsites are well spaced out with lots of extra parking.  New playground was a huge hit for our grandkids.  Facilities were kept clean.  Lots of things to do in the surrounding area (Plaza Blanca hike, Echo Amphitheater, Ghost Ranch) and the store in the town Abiquiu (Bode's) is very well stocked.  With the lake level so low there weren't a lot of boats on the water.  The Swim Beach is not really a beach with the water so low but the area around the marina is nice enough for kids to play in and around the water.  All in all a great place to camp and recreate.  We will certainly come back again.


Guide to Cuba

Cabin camping near Cuba, New Mexico provides access to northern New Mexico's diverse landscapes ranging from high desert at 6,900 feet to mountain terrain exceeding 11,000 feet. The region experiences dramatic seasonal changes with summer daytime temperatures averaging in the mid-80s and winter nights frequently dropping below freezing. Most cabin facilities maintain limited operating seasons due to road access challenges during winter months.

What to do

Hiking at Ghost Ranch: Located near Abiquiu, the ranch offers several trails showcasing the red rock formations that inspired Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings. "While many say that Georgia O'Keefe owned Ghost Ranch, that's not true. She actually only owned 7.5 acres of the large ranch. There are some great hiking trails heading out of the campground as well as from other parts of the ranch," notes Annie C., who recommends getting trail maps at the visitor center.

Fishing on the Chama River: The region provides excellent trout fishing opportunities. "Large property, fun to walk, hike and the Chama river is beautiful with fishing on the property or a short walk to quality waters," writes Ian W. about the Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch.

Swimming at Abiquiu Lake: The lake offers cooling relief during summer months. "Beautiful view of the Flat top Mountains nice cool lake to take a dip or kayak. We found a lot of fishing lures wrapped around small bushes that were underwater before the lake dropped 20 some feet," reports B M. from their stay at Riana-Abiquiu Lake campground.

What campers like

Cultural history access: Many visitors appreciate exploring the area's rich historical context. "The ghost ranch is not far & worth checking out it's got a great museum of paleontology, Dinosaurs and Indians. There is an echo theater close by neat little walk to it the sound carry's & echos," shares B M. from Riana-Abiquiu Lake.

Spacious camp layouts: Visitors note the well-designed camping areas. "This is one of the nicest Army Corp of Engineer campgrounds I've stayed in. Sites are spacious, all with a view, and with options from horse camping to full hook up," Curtis B. comments about Riana-Abiquiu Lake.

Meal services: Some cabin facilities offer convenient dining options. "Most guests stay in housing/lodging, so the ranch has a dining hall that serves three meals a day. $16 per person per meal but $30 for three meals on a 'meal plan' when you book, and kids eat for free!" explains Mike B. about Ghost Ranch.

What you should know

Seasonal closures: Several cabin facilities operate on limited schedules. "The campground is open April 15-Oct 15," notes Lila L. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake, while Ghost Ranch operates year-round.

Limited services: Many cabin sites have minimal amenities. "Spot is well maintained. Usually lots of others around so not super 'off grid' but it's nice and you can view the lake! Beautiful to drive around too. Pueblo land, be respectful!" advises Mia R. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake.

Alcohol restrictions: Some facilities enforce strict policies. "There is NO alcohol allowed in the park so don't get caught with any they will pour it out. 2 Older men were having a beer in their site & they made them pour out 2 cases of beer. Be smart put it in a cup & hide the cans," warns B M. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake.

Tips for camping with families

Pack for temperature swings: The high desert elevation causes significant day-to-night temperature differences. "Mornings chilly. Nice showers!" reports Lenore M. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake, highlighting the need for layered clothing even in summer months.

Bring entertainment: Limited connectivity means families should plan unplugged activities. "No phones (a short ten minute drive if you need it), just fishing and family fun," says Ian W. about the experience at Chama River RV Park & Cooper's El Vado Ranch.

Consider cabin variety: Cabins range from primitive to fully-equipped. "We stayed in site #9 for 5 nights with the National park pass it was $40.00 with water & electric & a view of the lake. The best site is #1," advises B M., showing the importance of researching specific sites when booking.

Tips from RVers

Choose sites carefully: Not all cabins or RV sites offer equal amenities. "We stayed 1 night in a non electric site then 4 nights in a site with electricity and water. The views were awesome. It was peaceful and quiet," shares Donna S. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake.

Check road conditions: Access roads to many cabin sites can be challenging. "After a drive up to Abuquiu Lake NM from Albuquerque we checked out some possible boondocking campsites down river from the lake. We only found a couple of possible sites to get my 34ft 5th wheel into," notes Joseph W.

Consider booking directly: For cabin reservations, calling directly often provides better information than online bookings. "The campground is nicely laid out and decent. There isn't much for shade or privacy. The camp hosts are very friendly and helpful," reports James F. about Riana-Abiquiu Lake, emphasizing the value of speaking with knowledgeable staff.

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