Clear Creek Campground (Nm)

Santa Fe National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Cuba, NM, NM

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$75 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (114 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/clear-creek-campground-nm to be notified when sites open up.

Clear Creek Campground is nestled in the Jemez Mountains less than two hours from Albuquerque, offering hiking and fishing in a cool, pine-covered setting. Campers praise it as a great rustic experience for families and pets with well-spaced sites.

Wildlife alert: American Badger, Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Southwestern Red Squirrel, Greater Pewee, Dusky Grouse, Cassin's Finch, Great Horned Owl, Wandering Garter Snake, Greater Short-horned Lizard

Insider tips for Clear Creek Campground (Nm): Book reservations early via Recreation.gov as this federal campground fills quickly Cuba, NM is 11 miles away with lodging, restaurants, and gas stations Self-contained RVs suitable; no hookups available at sites Dispersed camping options available nearby the main campground

Skip Clear Creek Campground (Nm) if: You need RV hookups. You plan to visit outside May-October season. You want to use ATVs (not allowed at this location).

Best time to visit Clear Creek Campground (Nm): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Rio De Las Vacas Campground (Cuba, NM), Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) (Cuba, NM), San Antonio Campground (Jemez Springs, NM), Redondo Campground (Jemez Springs, NM).