Rio Chama
The Chama drops south from Colorado past the town of Chama, through Heron and El Vado lakes and Chama Canyon, into Abiquiu Lake, then turns southeast past Abiquiu to the Rio Grande.
Weather at the Rio Chama (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 130 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | West and East Fork confluence, San Juan Mountains, southern Colorado |
| Mouth | Rio Grande near Ohkay Owingeh, north of Espanola, New Mexico |
| State | New Mexico |
El Vado and Abiquiu dams impound the river, with Heron Dam on nearby Willow Creek.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Rio Chama in New Mexico, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Rio Chama CG
- Big Eddy Access
- Boat ramp (36.253, -106.430) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (36.255, -106.435) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Rio Chama ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗
Lakes on or near the Rio Chama
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Rio Chama (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey