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Rio Chama Wildlife Area Campground

Rio Chama Wildlife Area Campsite offers primitive camping in designated areas along 12. 5 miles of the Chama River, with access available Memorial Day weekend through November 15.

Note that facilities are minimal—no restrooms or drinking water are available—and motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways and parking areas only.

Anglers have year-round access within 200 feet of the Rio Chama, with parking available at the Willow Creek Road entrance off NM-112.


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