Openings · last 7 days
14
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251437
When Rio De Las Vacas Campground reopens
Rio De Las Vacas Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
137
Openings · last 90 days
457
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 441 of 457 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (96.5%), with Monday (5) and Saturday (4) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 11:00 and 17:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 439 of 457 detected openings (96.1%). The remaining 3.9% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 52 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 45–56 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 006 | 34 | 7.4% |
| 009 | 33 | 7.2% |
| 011 | 33 | 7.2% |
| 010 | 33 | 7.2% |
| 013 | 32 | 7.0% |
Site 006 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 34. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 16, 2026 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 900 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Nov 16, 2026): 723 open for online reservation · 72 reserved · 105 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
19.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 723 of 900 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 16, 2026Not open online19.7%
Open site-nights723 / 900
Reserved (of online inventory)72 / 795
Weekday openings419
Weekend openings304
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 419 fall on weekdays and 304 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October holds the most room. 436 of 465 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 15 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 014 | 53 |
| 002 | 51 |
| 009 | 51 |
| 010 | 51 |
| 011 | 51 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
723 open site-nights across 15 sites at Rio De Las Vacas Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 37 2-night, 36 3-night, 27 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 014.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 10 sites take 25 ft, 7 sites take 35 ft, 3 sites take 40 ft.
All 15 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | 22 ft | None | 53 | 53 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +41 more |
| 002 | 20 ft | None | 51 | 51 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +39 more |
| 009 | 32 ft | None | 51 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +39 more |
| 010 | 37 ft | None | 51 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +39 more |
| 011 | 32 ft | None | 51 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +39 more |
| 012 | 37 ft | None | 51 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +39 more |
| 006 | 27 ft | None | 49 | 44 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +37 more |
| 007 | 37 ft | None | 49 | 22 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +37 more |
| 013 | 22 ft | None | 49 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +37 more |
| 001 | 18 ft | None | 48 | 37 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +36 more |
| 003 | 20 ft | None | 48 | 30 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +36 more |
| 008 | 42 ft | None | 46 | 25 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +34 more |
| 015 | 37 ft | None | 45 | 26 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +33 more |
| 005 | 42 ft | None | 41 | 26 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +29 more |
| 004 | 60 ft | None | 40 | 14 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +28 more |
About Rio De Las Vacas Campground
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 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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
15 monitored sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups15 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 5
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.
Po Box 130, Cuba, NM 87013575-289-3264
CampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHunting
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251437 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-251437 · Rio De Las Vacas Campground · Cuba NM12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
Reservations for Rio De Las Vacas Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 723 of 900 tracked site-nights are open (80.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 457 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 13:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site-date openings at Rio De Las Vacas Campground in the last 7 days, 137 over 30 days and 457 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 441 of 457 (96.5%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
36 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 014. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Rio De Las Vacas Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
7 of the 15 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
October 2026, with 436 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 465.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 52 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 45-56 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Rio De Las Vacas Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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