Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)

Santa Fe National Forest — hiking

Location: Cuba, NM, NM

Price: From $75 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. The group campground can host up to 35 people, and has parking for a large bus or RV available.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Camp Host

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

Clear Creek Group Campground offers a rustic camping experience in the cool shade of pines and mountains, less than two hours from Albuquerque. Campers consistently praise it as a beautiful, quiet place that's great for families and pets.

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

Insider tips for Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm): Book early via Recreation.gov phone app—this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 group site available, so confirm group size requirements before booking Nearby dispersed camping options available if the main campground is full Local streams and San Gregorio reservoir offer fishing opportunities Cuba, NM (11 miles away) has lodging, restaurants, and gas stations

Skip Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want to use ATVs—the location does not permit ATV use. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Summer — Provides relief from New Mexico heat with cool mountain air and pine shade.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)

Cell signal at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) (Cuba, NM): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)

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Cuba, NM, NM★ 4.5 (4 reviews)From $75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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. The group campground can host up to 35 people, and has parking for a large bus or RV available.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You want to use ATVs—the location does not permit ATV use✕ You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early via Recreation.gov phone app

this is a federal campground with high demand

Only 1 group site available, so confirm group size requirements before booking

Nearby dispersed camping options available if the main campground is full

Local streams and San Gregorio reservoir offer fishing opportunities

Cuba, NM (11 miles away) has lodging, restaurants, and gas stations

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: Summer

Provides relief from New Mexico heat with cool mountain air and pine shade

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Southwestern Red Squirrel, Greater Pewee, Cassin's Finch, Great Horned Owl, Dusky Grouse, Wandering Garter Snake, Greater Short-horned Lizard

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Santa Fe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Santa Fe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) cost per night?+
Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) costs $75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) open?+
Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)?+
Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)?+
Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) open, and what are check-in times?+
Clear Creek Group Campground (Nm) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$75 /night★ 4.5 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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