Clear Creek Campground (NM)

Campground · New Mexico · 12 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Santa Fe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

12
Bookable sites
47 ft
Max rig length
up to 5
People per site
8,463 ft
Elevation
Shaded group picnic area.
Photo: Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov

Overview

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. To make a reservation for the Clear Creek Campground Group site please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10098564

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

Clear Creek Campground includes paved RV pads, fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.

Natural Features

The campground is located amid stunning ponderosa pines in close proximity to Clear Creek. In the fall, elk can be heard bugling in the early mornings and late evenings.

Nearby Attractions

The San Pedro Parks Wilderness, just north of the Clear Creek Campground, offers easy and scenic day hikes. The minimal grade increases of the trails into the San Pedro Parks make this wilderness an ideal backpacking destination for beginners and experienced backpackers alike. Three main trailheads, the San Gregorio, Palomas, and Los Pinos, are within driving distance of the campground.

The facts

  • 12 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 47 ft
  • Up to 5 people per site
  • Loops: Main Road

Site types

  • 12 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Clear Creek Campground (NM)

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
001Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight37 ft5 🐾
002Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight42 ft5 🐾
003Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight47 ft5 🐾
004Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight37 ft5 🐾
005Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight47 ft5 🐾
006Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight37 ft5 🐾
007Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight23 ft5 🐾
008Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight37 ft5 🐾
009Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight32 ft5 🐾
010Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight37 ft5 🐾
011Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight47 ft5 🐾
012Main RoadStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—5 🐾

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.

35.98583, -106.81250 · 35°59'9.0"N 106°48'45.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in2.52.22.31.81.20.72.92.92.01.91.92.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Clear Creek Campground (NM)

Can you reserve a site at Clear Creek Campground (NM)?
Yes, Clear Creek Campground (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clear Creek Campground (NM) have?
12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Creek Campground (NM)?
47 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Clear Creek Campground (NM)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (NM).
Are campfires allowed at Clear Creek Campground (NM)?
Campfires are allowed at Clear Creek Campground (NM). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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