4 of 15 campsites have Proximity To Water

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

Site 1 in the shade of conifers.

Site 2 is shaded by pines and provides a picnic table and fire pit.

Campsite number 3 has a combination fire ring/grill with a picnic table in the shade.

Campsite four has two picnic tables, fire pit, and is surrounded by ponderosa pines.

Campsite 5 has a picnic table and fire pit with spruce and pines surrounding it.

Campsite 6 has a picnic table, fire pit, and shade from nearby pines.

Campsite 7 has parking for two vehicles, a picnic table and fire pit.

Campsite 8 has a sunny meadow, picnic table, and a fire pit.

Campsite nine provides shade, a fire pit, and a  picnic table.

Campsite 10 has clear blue skies with a picnic table, fire pit, and sunny meadow.

Campsite 11 is a double driveway site with two picnic tables, a fire pit and shade.

Campsite 12 is sunny and has an open meadow behind its picnic table.

Campsite 13 provides a picnic table, fire pit, shade, and a view of the Jemez Mountains.

Campsite 14 has majestic pines shading over the picnic table and fire pit.

Campsite 15 has views of the forest along with a picnic table and fire pit.

Hand pump Water

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Fee and Info Signs

Rio de las Vacas Campground Fee Deposit

A calm creek reflects the forest scenery on its glassy surface.

RDLV Bathroom

Pines dominate the roadside that runs through the campground.

A photo of facility RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUND with No Amenities Shown

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Rio De Las Vacas Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is located amid stunning ponderosa pines in close proximity to the Rio de las Vacas. The campground has a beautiful open meadow and scenic views of the surrounding Jemez Mountains. Fall brings migrating birds through the campground and the sounds of elk bugling to impress potential mates.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The San Pedro Parks Wilderness, just north of the Rio de las Vacas Campground, offers easy and scenic day hikes. The minimal grade increases of the trails into the San Pedro Parks make this wilderness an ideal backpacking destination for beginners and experienced backpackers alike. Three main trailheads, the San Gregorio, Palomas and Los Pinos, are within driving distance of the campground.

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.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

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