Rio Chama River Map

#1 rio chama river updated: From its source to el vado dam its length is about 50 mi, from el vado dam to abiquiu dam is about 51 mi, and from abiquiu dam to its confluence with the rio grande is about 34. One of new mexico`s wild and scenic rivers, the chama winds through mountains and canyons on its wild and scenic way to meet the wild and scenic rio grande.

Rio chama river guide map pdf. Flowing through scenic canyons in northwestern new mexico, the rio chama is forgiving enough for the less experienced but challenging enough to keep the experienced boater's. Best trout fishing is within.

The water in the rio chama brings the canyon area to life.

Best trout fishing is within. From its alpine headwaters at the continental divide of the glaciated san juan mountains in southern colorado, this hidden gem flows across the colorado plateau in a spectacular canyon cut into mesozoic sedimentary rocks, in places up to 1,500 feet deep. It passes through the town of chama, which is known as the southern terminus of the cumbres and toltec narrow gauge scenic railway. The wilderness area covers approximately 50,300 acres (20,356 ha) on the coyote ranger district of the santa fe national forest and the carson national forest.