Chama Basin Trailhead
Chama Basin Trailhead
Located at the end of Forest Development Road 121 in the Rio Grande National Forest, Chama Basin Trailhead provides access to the Archuleta Creek and Chama River trails with dispersed camping allowed on-site.
The trailhead offers restrooms and parking, though potable water is not available. This location serves as a gateway for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking along the scenic Chama River corridor.
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