U.S. Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest · Cuba, NM

Clear Creek Group Campground

Clear Creek Group Campground is less than a two hour drive 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.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Clear Creek Campground, 12 sites, is 1.1 miles away.

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Main entryOn-site water.Clear Creek Group CampgroundClear Creek Group Campground
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Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

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SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Clear Creek Group SiteBack-in35PavedPartialNo / No25 / 7YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

The site record lists 25 people. The campground description says up to 35 people.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

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 vaulted toilet. 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!

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay to October
ForestSanta Fe National Forest
Fees$35 per group. Maximum of 35 people per night.

Santa Fe National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Clear Creek Group Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.89 inches of precipitation, 22.8 inches of snowFebruary: 1.67 inches of precipitation, 20.1 inches of snowMarch: 1.66 inches of precipitation, 16.8 inches of snowApril: 1.33 inches of precipitation, 11.9 inches of snowMay: 1.15 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowJune: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 3.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 2.12 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 1.75 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowNovember: 1.51 inches of precipitation, 11.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.90 inches of precipitation, 22.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 23.7°F averageFebruary: 26.4°F averageMarch: 33.3°F averageApril: 39.9°F averageMay: 47.3°F averageJune: 56.1°F averageJuly: 60.4°F averageAugust: 58.8°F averageSeptember: 52.6°F averageOctober: 42.8°F averageNovember: 32.1°F averageDecember: 24.1°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 in25 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wolf Canyon, 6 miles from the campground at 8,220 feet, station USC00299820 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 23 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 111 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Nearest townCuba, New Mexico
Coordinates35.9974° N, 106.8272° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Golondrino Rx

    30 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Mesa Juan Domingo Fall Rx

    37 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Stone Angel Fall Rx

    41 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationJuniper Campground Dump Station ↗33.7 mi
RV sales & serviceLand of Enchantment RV ↗51.9 mi

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Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Santa Fe National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Clear Creek Group Campground?

Sites at Clear Creek Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Clear Creek Group Campground?

$35 per group. Maximum of 35 people per night.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Clear Creek Group Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Clear Creek Group Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May to October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Clear Creek Group Campground have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Clear Creek Group Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Clear Creek Group Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Clear Creek Group Campground?

Cuba, New Mexico.

Source: Getting there

What if Clear Creek Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Rio De Las Vacas Campground (1.1 mi), Clear Creek Campground (1.1 mi), and Rio Puerco Campground (9.1 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby