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
John M
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Our camp spot was very clean and our stay was quiet and very enjoyable. The camp host was informative and professional.
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
One of the best campgrounds we have stayed in. Stayed during Labor Day weekend with no problems. Can’t express enough that the hosts are awesome and kept the site clean including restrooms with regular trash pick ups as well.
Site 6 has plenty of shade for tents but you may need canopy for midday heat at the site table.
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Site 5 has plenty of shade and great location for tent camping. Rio De Las Vacas campground is one of the best sites we have camped so far. Hosts are awesome as well.
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
One of the best campgrounds we have stayed in. Stayed during Labor Day weekend with no problems. Can’t express enough that the hosts are awesome and kept the site clean including restrooms with regular trash pick ups as well.
Site 6 has plenty of shade for tents but you may need canopy for midday heat at the site table.
Michael O
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Site 5 has plenty of shade and great location for tent camping. Rio De Las Vacas campground is one of the best sites we have camped so far. Hosts are awesome as well.
yu s
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
very well taken cared of campsite
yu s
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
very well taken cared of campsite
Sheila V
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Our campsite (#4) was well away from the other sites. Most of the other sites were too close together. The camp host was very nice.
Sheila V
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Our campsite (#4) was well away from the other sites. Most of the other sites were too close together. The camp host was very nice.
Sheri J
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
My husband and I camped at Rio de Los Vacas for 4 nights. It is a beautiful woody (tall pines) area that is very scenic. The Vault toilets were clean and the host also keeps the campsites clean (fireplaces and sites). The host is very friendly and checks on folks daily.
The hiking trails are not well marked but were lots of fun to explore. There is a (drinking water) water pump at the campgrounds. This is a small campground but clean and nice. There are plenty of fallen trees in the woods for firewood if burning is allowed. Each site has a fire ring with a grill in it.
There is no mobile service or phone service in this area. My service is Verizon and we did not have any service nor did anyone we spoke to at the site.
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
