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Rio Chama Wildlife Access

Rio Chama Wildlife Fishing Access Site provides public access to 12. 5 miles of the Rio Chama River within a 13,239-acre wildlife management area located about 14 miles south of Chama.

The site offers primitive camping but no restrooms or drinking water, with motorized vehicles restricted to roadways and parking areas.

Fishing access is available year-round within 200 feet of the river from November 16 to Memorial Day weekend, and throughout the entire WMA from Memorial Day weekend to November 15 (except during published hunts).


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