Rio Chama River Points of Interest
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Rapids
12 loggedCommunity-contributed. Conditions change with flow. Scout everything.
- MeanderClass II
- AragonClass III
- SleeperClass III
- UndercutClass II
- GypsumClass I
- Eagle BendClass II
- Dark CanyonClass III
- Skull BridgeClass III
- DownpourClass II
- OverhangClass II
- Screaming Left Hand TurnClass III
- Gauging StationClass III
Boat Launches
3 loggedCommunity-contributed. Conditions change with flow. Scout everything.
- Chavez Canyon Boat Launch
This river access point offers vehicle access close to the river, but no boat ramp for rafts or heavier boats. Raft access requires de-rigging and carrying your boat over a short, stepped embankment.
- Big Eddy Boat Ramp4.7
This boat ramp, located 4 miles down a bumpy dirt road, offers two paved boat ramps. 4 trailers can access the river at the same time.
- Cooper's El Vado Ranch4.8
Coopers El Vado Ranch offers camping, parking, and shuttle for the Rio Chama just below El Vado Dam. Check-in upon arrival for a boat ramp assignment. Each participant must pay a fee. Shuttles are operated through a third party that access cash/check only.
Camps
42 loggedCommunity-contributed. Conditions change with flow. Scout everything.
- Hot Springs 3Mile 4.3
Plenty of space for multiple rafts or other boats, . A clear, open beach offers room for a kitchen setup just a few steps from your boats. Stone steps provide access to the upper bank where 6 or more tents can fit comfortably.
- Last Chance
- Oak Point
- Whirlpool 2
- Two Step
- Tio's Kitchen
- Huckaby 1
- Bucks
- Above Oak Point
- Whirlpool 1
- Below Tiger
- Lower Chama Wall
- Rio Nutrias
- Jurassic Park
- Chama Wall
- Huckaby 3
- Hot Springs 1
- Leaning Tree
- Drive Inn
- Entrada
- Upper Archuleta
- Alabaster
- Ponderosa
- Chute Moon
- Bear Crossing
- Todilto
- Box Elder
- Hot Springs 2
- Cedar Grove
- Cebolla
- Beaver
- Sleepy Hollow
- Below Aragon
- Rock Pile
- Morrison
- Tiger Wall
- Behind Wall
- Huckaby 2
- Cottonwood
- Whirlpool 4
- Whirlpool 3
- Aragon
A beautiful open camp offering room for large groups of 16 or more. A short trail allows for scouting Aragon rapid. Room for 3-5 rafts on the shoreline, with a short walk up to an open, shaded kitchen area.
Outfitters
3 loggedCommunity-contributed. Conditions change with flow. Scout everything.
- Santa Fe Rafting Co-Outfitters4.9Shuttle ServiceGear SupplyGuided Trips
20 Arroyo Cuyamungue Rd unit a, Santa Fe, NM 87506, USA
View on Google Maps - New Mexico River Adventures4.9Shuttle ServiceGuided Trips
2273 NM-68, Embudo, NM 87531, USA
View on Google Maps - Los Rios River Runners4.8Shuttle ServiceGuided TripsGear Supply
4003 NM-68, Ranchos De Taos, NM 87557, USA
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