About Rio De Las Vacas Campground
Number of accommodations: 15
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
River Access
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (193)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio De Las Vacas Campground offers beautiful views and well-maintained, clean facilities, with friendly and attentive hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many guests appreciated the variety of campsite options, including those near the river, and highlighted the peaceful atmosphere, despite occasional noise from generators and nearby cows. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and recommended the campground for its scenic beauty and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio De Las Vacas Campground offers beautiful views and well-maintained, clean facilities, with friendly and attentive hosts, making for a pleasant camping experience. Many guests appreciated the variety of campsite options, including those near the river, and highlighted the peaceful atmosphere, despite occasional noise from generators and nearby cows. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and recommended the campground for its scenic beauty and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Barbara S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, clean & off the beaten path!
Marion H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
A beautiful campground, surrounded by beautiful wildflowers. The restroom was clean, and trash collected daily. The host was kind and very attentive. A great place to camp!
Marion H
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
A beautiful campground, surrounded by beautiful wildflowers. The restroom was clean, and trash collected daily. The host was kind and very attentive. A great place to camp!
Candice H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Stayed at campsite near creek and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The bathrooms were really clean and well stocked. The chipmunks were a cute bonus. Went hiking in San Pedro wilderness on the San Gregorio Lake trail near campsite and it was easy and beautiful. The lake is beautiful. Watch out for big bull cows though haha. It was super relaxing and quiet at the campsite. I would not recommend the road through Jemez to get to this site though. Go through Cuba or you risk getting stuck. Wish they would pave that road for easier access to Jemez and all the sites and things to do there. Cuba is not very far from this site so it was an easy drive for things like more ice for our coolers.
Candice H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Stayed at campsite near creek and it was so peaceful and beautiful. The bathrooms were really clean and well stocked. The chipmunks were a cute bonus. Went hiking in San Pedro wilderness on the San Gregorio Lake trail near campsite and it was easy and beautiful. The lake is beautiful. Watch out for big bull cows though haha. It was super relaxing and quiet at the campsite. I would not recommend the road through Jemez to get to this site though. Go through Cuba or you risk getting stuck. Wish they would pave that road for easier access to Jemez and all the sites and things to do there. Cuba is not very far from this site so it was an easy drive for things like more ice for our coolers.
Marcie S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground
Jared B
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Location was great! Could hear the stream and water rising and falling. Very CLEAN all around, restrooms, no trash! Great for hiking and small animal viewing.
Marcie S
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful campground
Jared B
VerifiedJune 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Location was great! Could hear the stream and water rising and falling. Very CLEAN all around, restrooms, no trash! Great for hiking and small animal viewing.
Sheri J
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
This is a great place for families and Seniors. It is quite and clean and has lots of nature to explore. There is drinking water and volt toilets. Tents and small trailers work well in this area. No cell reception at these sites so it is a great place to unplug.
Location Rio De Las Vacas Campground
Address:
Po Box 130
Cuba, NM, 87013
United States
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.
The campground is accessible via New Mexico State Highway 126, which connects to Cuba approximately 11 miles to the west.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.9967 / -106.808
Elevation: 2521 feet
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.
Vehicles & parking
- Online reservations allow for a maximum of two vehicles, including the tow vehicle or RV and one additional vehicle.
Site types & loops
- ATVs and OHVs are prohibited in the campground; consult Santa Fe National Forest regulations for open trails.
Fires & fuel
- Fire restrictions may apply; contact the Cuba Ranger Station for details.
Site capacity
- Check driveway details to ensure your vehicle fits the selected site before reserving.
Safety & rules
- Quiet hours prohibit amplified music.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
