Clear Creek Campground (Nm)

PO Box 130
Cuba, NM 87013

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Jul 29, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027

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.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
Longest rig: 47 ft
Largest party: 5 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

133 reviews

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Bob F

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Reviewed 5 days ago

The grounds were clean and well kept with fresh asphalt. My site, number 5, was so level I did not have to use leveling blocks. The pit toilets were clean. It was nice to be at such a "developed" site that had no water, sewer, or electricity. It made my first "self contained" trip nice and now I feel more comfortable trying some dispersed sites in the future.

Vivian W

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Loved the campground. Big, beautiful trees and nice private campsites. Was disappointed that the camp host never came around and the toilets were super stinky and not cleaned once during our stay. However, we really loved the campground and will be back.

Diane R

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Bathrooms were clean. There is good spacing between sites. The sites were paved and relatively level with site #3 requiring minimal leveling adjustments. Fire danger was very high with a fire just 10 miles away. But that didn't stop one of the campsites from having a fire both evening and morning even with open fire restrictions.

Brad G

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Reviewed 2 months ago

It was a very peaceful stay, with lots of hummingbirds and chipmunks to visit and entertain. Trash bins were very full from the weekend and didn't seem to be emptied while we were there, from Monday to Thursday. A very nice green area within the Santa Fe National Forest.

Judy B

Loop:Main Road

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice quiet place. The small creek was still a trickling even though it was a VERY dry winter and spring. Great star gazing and bird watching. Close to San Pedro for an easy day hike. Or hike down past the day use area along the valley.

Stefanie L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The cows have invaded this space. We have camped here 5 previous times and only saw cows when we took the hike to the reservoir/ lake. The calling between adult cows and babies was VERY loud and was happening all day. Not very peaceful anymore.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve Watch

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in August, when about 51% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.