Rio De Las Vacas Campground

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Santa Fe National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Santa Fe National Forest Fees: $10 per night. Season: May to November Reservations: During the high season of use (May-Oct) camp sites are available for reservation through http://www.recreation.gov 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 There are 15 campsites on the campground. Most of the campsites at Rio De Las Vacas come with a paved RV pad, fire rings, picnic table, and tent pads. The campground itself has paved roads, trash bins, vault toilets and a host on site. Natural Features The campground is located amid stunning ponderosa pines in close proximity to… Getting there: 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. Phone: 575-289-3264 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251437 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: John Hennard, Forest Service