Rio De Las Vacas Campground, NM - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Rio De Las Vacas Campground is located in the Cuba Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest (1 hr 19 min north of Rio Rancho, NM) with an elevation of 8,249 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid November. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.

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4.7 out of 5

5 star		83%
4 star		11%
3 star		2%
2 star		0%
1 star		3%

@AaronS9956434 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #3

This is a great campground. The spaces are relatively far apart and the vault toilets are clean. Space #3 had just enough space for my 13 foot teardrop and Subaru. If you are using a tent you'll most likely have to use the asphalt pad as the dirt space reserved for the tent doesn't look flat enough for a tent to be set up comfortably. Spaces 4 and 5 seem to have the most privacy. Camping next to the river was wonderful. There is also access to the river from the other spaces without having to walk through someone else's camp.

@HeidiC1401778 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #3

This is a beautiful campground with a Rio running through it. There is a nice hiking trail at one end. There are only two restroom facilities and neither were near our site. The restrooms had the worst smell of any we have stayed at in the last five years. Definitely has its pros and cons for tent campers.

@CalvinCE6F0185 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #11

Very clean and beautiful place to camp. Close to all of our site seeing and destinations we needed to visit.

@ChrisS8694045 · Camped on Jun 3, 2025 at Campsite #14

The host was very helpful and the site was perfect for our needs.

@QuintonCBEFF10 · Camped on May 25, 2025 at Campsite #3

Lovely campground and the man there was inviting and kind

@WayneH9910250 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #6

This campground is kept in outstanding condition. The restrooms where cleaned everyday and the campsites where free of pine needles the fire pit was clean and Joe does an awesome job.

@ArunKuma106D71 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #8

The campsite was nice and calm. The host is friendly.

@GeneW4862170 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #9

Fantastic camp host (Joe). Would be nice to have running water

@StaciaS1574375 · Camped on Aug 3, 2024 at Campsite #2

This is my favorite campsite in New Mexico. Love to hang out by the river.

@StephenJ7333B2 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #8

Beautiful campground. Our tent site #15 was excellent - close to toilet, flat tent pad, well shaded, gorgeous view of the forest and surrounding hills. Joe, the campground host, is outstanding. We will be back.

@LewisL7F926257 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #4

beautiful well maintained campground

@BarbieG088B2DC · Camped on Jun 30, 2024 at Campsite #3

We loved this campground! Nice to have a river nearby. Large sites and clean toilets (vault toilets, but sooo clean!)

@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Jun 18, 2024 at Campsite #2

Appreciate the cleanliness and attention given by the host Joe.

@DanielS7047089 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #8

Very nice and quite camp ground, camp host was AWSOME!!

@DeleseD3DE842A · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #3

When we arrived at the campground, it was closed due to a fire in the area. The campground looked absolutely beautiful and clean!

@DebraK99593178 · Camped on Aug 7, 2023 at Campsite #9

CG closed due to a fire. Was reopened the day after we were told it was being evacuated, so we went elsewhere. Hence, we lost 4 days of camping there

@CharlesS661433 · Camped on Jul 25, 2023 at Campsite #5

Serene, quiet aand peaceful. Cool mountain air. Just what we were looking for.And the Humming Birds put on quite a show. I could watch them for hors, and we did!Excellent host, clean facilities and greenery everywhere!

@RyanH4459660 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #8

Great campground. Quiet and convenient for San Pedro Parks Wilderness. Joe the camp host is aweseome!

@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #1

Excellent Host.He tried help back parking and many things.

@Christine51679 · Camped on Jul 16, 2023 at Campsite #4

Great camp host!!

@ShelbyO04B12A4 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #3

Very well maintained campground! Its quiet, gorgeous and peaceful. Joe was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area!

@SandraB1199192 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #8

The caretaker is amazing! The whole area is extremely clean and the bathrooms as well.
It is a beautiful spot

@FrancesGF82E71 · Camped on Jun 5, 2023 at Campsite #7

It was a great campground! Clean, quiet, and host was always making his rounds. However, it was crazy that the tables and fire pits are on the opposite side of the camper trailers. It was frustrating and our only complaint that they were not designed well for trailers. Perfect for tents that can set up anywhere.

@TimothyE3F0A7C · Camped on May 19, 2023 at Campsite #5

Our stay was amazing!! We stayed on site #5. This is probably the most private site. Large pull in. Fit my 26ft camper and truck with tons of room left over. This is probably the cleanest campground I’ve ever been to. The bathrooms were incredibly clean!! The camp host Joe takes great pride in making sure all the guests have a great experience. He makes sure the campground remains a family friendly place where everyone feels safe and welcome. Make sure and thank him for all he does for this campground. He’s an outstanding gentleman. The forest service is incredibly lucky to have a camp host like him!!

@WayneH9910250 · Camped on May 15, 2023 at Campsite #5

All facilities were in excellent shape! And the campground host was outstanding!

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