Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

Campground · New Mexico · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Santa Fe National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 25
People per site
8,404 ft
Elevation
Main entry
Photo: Conservation Legacy · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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

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 vaultedtoilet. 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!

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. A variety of wildlife call this place home including black bears, mule deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species.

The facts

  • Season: May – October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 25 people per site
  • Loops: Clear Creek Group

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits.

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1 campsite at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
Clear Creek Group SiteClear Creek GroupGroup Standard NonelectricBack InPavedSlight40 ft25 🐾

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.

35.99735, -106.82721 · 35°59'50.5"N 106°49'38.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.52.22.31.81.20.72.92.92.01.91.92.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 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 Group Campground (NM)

Can you reserve a site at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)?
Yes, Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) have?
1 site.
What is the maximum RV length at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM).
Does Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)?
Campfires are allowed at Clear Creek Group Campground (NM). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Clear Creek Group Campground (NM) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

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

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)

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

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