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 |
