Rio De Las Vacas Campground
Cuba, New Mexico · 8,284 ft · In Santa Fe National Forest
Photos: John Hennard
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 8,284 ft (2,525 m)8,284 ft2,525 m
Sites15
Rio De Las Vacas Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 5 people18 ft
- 002Standard · up to 5 people20 ft
- 003Standard · up to 5 people20 ft
- 004Standard · up to 5 people
- 005Standard · up to 5 people42 ft
- 006Standard · up to 5 people27 ft
- 007Standard · up to 5 people37 ft
- 008Standard · up to 5 people42 ft
- 009Standard · up to 5 people32 ft
- 010Standard · up to 5 people37 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Drinking water
- Tent sites
- Reservations (required)
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About
Overview
Less than two hours from the city of Albuquerque, Rio de las Vacas Campground offers a cool oasis from the New Mexico heat. Visitors delight in the hiking and fishing opportunities available in the shade of the pine covered Jemez Mountains. A few of the campsites have the creek running along them, providing a soothing atmosphere for campers.
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
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Rio De Las Vacas Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueChance Rain Showers, 40% chance of rain57°32°
- WedSlight Chance T-storms then Partly Sunny, 58% chance of rain51°23°
- ThuSunny56°26°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain55°25°
- SatSlight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 21% chance of rain52°29°
Nearby camping
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Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Cuba
Clear Creek Campground Group Area
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Cuba
Clear Creek Campground (Nm)
Public Land · 1.2 mi · Cuba
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Cuba share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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