Rio Chama Campground, Small Group Sites
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Rio Chama Campground, Small Group Sites
The Rio Chama is a developed no-fee campground where reservations are not required. Located along the Rio Chama Wild & Scenic River, the developed campground offers a great place for families, groups, or RVs to come camp on the river’s edge. Uses: camping, hiking, fishing, and river access. Facilities: This site offers two group sites with two picnic tables and fire rings, and one vault toilet and trash bin. Special Instructions: Smaller RVs (up to 20 feet) can be accommodated at some sites. No drinking water is available. Forest Road 151 is not recommended for travel when wet.
Before you go
Season
May – December
Hours
Open from Mid April through Late October.
Restrictions
Motorized vehicles or mechanized equipment are prohibited in the Chama River Canyon Wilderness • All pets must be on a leash • Call Coyote Ranger District @575 638-5526 for current fire restrictions • Fishing is allowed in accordance with the NMG&F Dept. regulations.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.