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).