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About Rio De Las Vacas Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Shaded Site
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- Parking
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- River Access
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Reviews (225)
What Guests Are Saying
Rio De Las Vacas Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, recent renovations, and well-maintained sites surrounded by pine trees, offering a peaceful and clean environment. Many visitors appreciated the hiking opportunities and the campground's proximity to Albuquerque. However, some guests experienced issues like bee infestations at specific sites, lack of a campground host, and noise from generators and animals. Overall, it remains a popular choice for families and campers seeking a serene outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Rio De Las Vacas Campground is praised for its beautiful setting, recent renovations, and well-maintained sites surrounded by pine trees, offering a peaceful and clean environment. Many visitors appreciated the hiking opportunities and the campground's proximity to Albuquerque. However, some guests experienced issues like bee infestations at specific sites, lack of a campground host, and noise from generators and animals. Overall, it remains a popular choice for families and campers seeking a serene outdoor experience.
Review Summary
Samantha G
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Our stay was greater than expected. Can't wait to come back again.
Salvador M
VerifiedJune 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Very nice clean campground in the pines and not far from town for necessities, water is available but the hand pump takes some effort
Lisa Q
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Love this campground and have been coming here for many years. It has been great the last few years with having a campground host to keep the facility clean and alleviate any issues with camp spots being reserved or not. We just got back last week and there was no camp host at the facility this year. There was a nice couple that are hosts at the clear creek campground "covering" Rio de Las Vacas as well but are not there to handle any issues that may arise. We noticed in our week there that a few people would just show up with no reservations and help themselves to any site that they felt was available when it actually wasn't. This led to other people showing up for their reserved site at the check in time only to find it already occupied by someone else. One case the people that helped themselves to a site were gone hiking for the day, leading to frustration for the people waiting to get into the spot to set up. That being said, this is a great spot not far from home. Hopefully there will be a host in the future.
Denise D
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Went there once again with family. We all had a great time. It was quiet and very clean. We were set up close to the stream and enjoyed the sounds it made. Enjoyed the breeze, the shade, and the bird calls. It was awesome!
Bruce S
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Perfect!
Russ G
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Nestled in a grove of Ponderosa Pines this campground is in higher ground outside Cuba NM. A quentessential FS campground that reminded me how fortunate we are. Most of the sites were reserved but no shows (a recent news article suggested this was due to bots).
Fortunately I found one and arrived near nightfall. Site was level, had a functioning fire ring, and pit toilets were well taken care of by the hosts who were located in the next campground over.
Only 15 sites here and they are well spaced, paved and well kept.
Reception was non-existent for Verizon but that's what I wanted. The cooler breeze was welcome and the sound of the breeze in the trees was mesmerizing.
I would definitely come back.
Mark B
VerifiedMay 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
No host was present (yet?) but the grounds were well kept, trash emptied and campers respectful. Enjoyed 3 days of clear days, cool nights and at least for now a relaxing time by a fire. To our surprise we were able to pick up a single TV channel which was nice to catch up on news and weather. One bar of cell phone service if you don't mind hiking a quarter mile and ~500 ft up the hill to the north. One of our favorite places to camp year after year.
Geronimo U
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful views, very clean and well maintained. A peaceful experience other than the sound of early morning gas generators.
Geronimo U
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
Beautiful views, very clean and well maintained. A peaceful experience other than the sound of early morning gas generators.
Richard G
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND
The site was clean and the host was active on patrolling the grounds to ensure guests were comfortable
Location & Directions for Rio De Las Vacas Campground
Po Box 130, Cuba, NM 87013 United States
Elevation: 2,521 ft
Getting There
<p>From Cuba, New Mexico, travel 11 mi east of Cuba on New Mexico State Highway 126.</p>
<p>The campground is located approximately 11 mi from Cuba where lodging, restaurants, and gas stations are available.</p>
<p>The campground is approximately...
From Cuba, New Mexico, travel 11 mi east of Cuba on New Mexico State Highway 126.
The campground is located approximately 11 mi from Cuba where lodging, restaurants, and gas stations are available.
The campground is approximately a one and a half hour drive from Albuquerque.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via New Mexico State Highway 126, which connects to Cuba approximately 11 miles 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.
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: October 19, 2026
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