Campground

Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

Santa Fe National Forest · Cuba · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 2 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) campground
Photo: Recreation.gov · Conservation Legacy

Weekend availability at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:14 AM PT

Sold out 3 of the next 4 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 25
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Sold out
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Limited
    1/1 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)?

as of September 18

Weekends book out well ahead here — 2 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Sold out
Oct 3Open
Oct 10Sold out
Oct 17Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 7Open
Oct 14Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
1
Max rig length
40 ft
Group Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Clear Creek Group Campground is less than a two hourdrive from the Albuquerque area, and provides relief from the New Mexico heat with the cool shade and refreshing air of the pines and mountains. The group campground is located in the last loop of the Clear Creek Campground, alongside the serene Clear Creek. 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 The group campground can host up to 35 people, and has parking for a large bus or RV available. A max of 3 RV's or camp trailers can be used at one time in addition to 3 tents. It’s location is far enough from the individual sites to make the place feel like your own campground. A large ramada with picnic tables and pedestal grill are available for the group area, along with a vaultedtoilet. There is drinking water available and a host on site to answer any questions. The campground opens in May and closes in mid October. This is a popular spot for Albuquerque recreationists, so make reservations early! Natural Features Evergreen ponderosa pines and Engelman spruce make up the forest around the campground, a welcome sight for those escaping the heat. The majesty of the Jemez Mountains provides amazing scenery for those inthe campground and for scenic drives through the forest. A variety of wildlife call this place home including black bears, mule deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species.

Getting there

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.

Elevation
8,404 ftCold nights, seasonal snow
Contact
575-289-3264

Activities

  • BIKING
  • BIRDING
  • CAMPING
  • HIKING
  • HUNTING

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