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.
Activities & Attractions
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Fishing
Year-round
Hiking
Year-round
Year-round
Fishing
Nearby
Hiking
Nearby
Seasonal information
2026
(Current year)
2026 Season availability
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Clear Creek Group Campground is a favorite spot for many, known for its cleanliness and helpful camp hosts. Reviewers appreciate the availability of firewood and the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Suggestions for improvement include adding electric sites and converting some reserved sites to first-come, first-served to enhance accessibility, as well as enforcing quiet hours more strictly to ensure a peaceful experience.
We come out to the group site one a year at least, its our favorite spot. Always a great time, clean and lots wood! The camp host are always so helpful. Thank you, until next time!
The group shelter was great. It would be nice if there were a couple of electric sites there. Also, in referenced to the campground. We were very saddened to see that many of the siter were empty reserved sites. I would like to suggest that you make 50% of the sites, at any NM State/Federal campground, be changed to first come first serve. Many Campers, including us, like to get up and go without the hassle of making reservations. Many Campers end up in undeveloped areas, whereas they leave them trashed. I know if all sites are reserved, and the Camper doesn't show up, the State and reservation site, still get paid; however, many Campers miss out in enjoying the great outdoors at a safe campground.
Many of our camping friends share the same sentiment.
The site was clean and the host very good. Some people in the regular campground did not abide by quiet hours going until midnight. We noted this to the host and he addressed it with them. We were grateful no one was flying drones around, I hope that is now illegal...the noise can be an issue with mostly campers and that and bright lights affect those of us in tents. It would be great to make this campground tents only, since it is small and the reality is that campers with noise, lights, generators, etc seem to be taking over.
The site was clean and the host very good. Some people in the regular campground did not abide by quiet hours going until midnight. We noted this to the host and he addressed it with them. We were grateful no one was flying drones around, I hope that is now illegal...the noise can be an issue with mostly campers and that and bright lights affect those of us in tents. It would be great to make this campground tents only, since it is small and the reality is that campers with noise, lights, generators, etc seem to be taking over.
The site was clean and the host very good. Some people in the regular campground did not abide by quiet hours going until midnight. We noted this to the host and he addressed it with them. We were grateful no one was flying drones around, I hope that is now illegal...the noise can be an issue with mostly campers and that and bright lights affect those of us in tents. It would be great to make this campground tents only, since it is small and the reality is that campers with noise, lights, generators, etc seem to be taking over.
The experience was excellent, except for an incident with the camp host who made some very sexist comments to several of the women who were part of our camping retreat in the group site. A suggestion is to have more training for the camp hosts. Last year the host was wonderful. This year the older gentleman from Texas seemed to bring his Texas prejudices to New Mexico. So grateful to the efforts of the Parks to keep our parks an amazing place to reflect in quiet and enjoy our sacred earth.
The experience was excellent, except for an incident with the camp host who made some very sexist comments to several of the women who were part of our camping retreat in the group site. A suggestion is to have more training for the camp hosts. Last year the host was wonderful. This year the older gentleman from Texas seemed to bring his Texas prejudices to New Mexico. So grateful to the efforts of the Parks to keep our parks an amazing place to reflect in quiet and enjoy our sacred earth.
The experience was excellent, except for an incident with the camp host who made some very sexist comments to several of the women who were part of our camping retreat in the group site. A suggestion is to have more training for the camp hosts. Last year the host was wonderful. This year the older gentleman from Texas seemed to bring his Texas prejudices to New Mexico. So grateful to the efforts of the Parks to keep our parks an amazing place to reflect in quiet and enjoy our sacred earth.
The campground is accessible via New Mexico State Highway 126, which connects to Cuba to the west.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
1PM
Check out time
11AM
Cancellation policy
Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
Check for potential fire restrictions with the Cuba Ranger District.
Quiet hours are enforced; amplified music is not allowed.
Site capacity
Maximum of 3 RVs or camp trailers and 3 tents allowed; do not block emergency routes.
Vehicles & parking
ATV/UTV/ORV use is prohibited in the campground and restricted in the forest.