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- Rio Chama
Class I-II
Rio Chama, NM
El Vado Ranch to Chavez Canyon
The Rio Chama, a major tributary of the Rio Grande, flows through a multi-colored sandstone canyon whose walls increase to 1,500 feet above the river as you travel downstream.
Section Details
Trip Length |
Multiday, 22.5 Miles |
Notes |
Permit required, maximum group size of 16, human waste and campfire regulations, managed jointly with BLM. |
Fishing |
Yes |
Camping |
Yes |
Permit |
Yes |
Manager |
Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office |
Wild & Scenic |
Yes |
Water Trail |
No |
Partner Information |
https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-fees
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