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Chama Basin Trailhead - Trail # 738
The Chama Basin Trailhead is at the beginning of Forest Service property at the end of FDR 121. It gives access to the Archuleta Creek and Chama River trails. Dispersed camping is allowed there.
At a Glance
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| Rentals & Guides: | |
| Area Amenities: | Parking: at the trailhead |
| Permit Info: | |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | |
| Closest Towns: | |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | UNKNOWN Toilet (1) |
| Passes: | |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
General Information
Directions:From Chama, NM travel north on highway 17 to the Chama River Road #121, turn left onto road #121, travel about 6 miles north to the Rio Grande NF boundary. Take the left fork and travel about one mile to the trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Dispersed Camping
Chama Basin dispersed camping area nearby
Day Hiking
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
Horse Riding
Current Conditions
- UTV Travel Etiquette Video
This excellent video explores numerous ways to enhance your OHV experience while making you a better land steward and respectful OHV user. - Colorado Avalanche Information Center
- Dispersed Camping Etiquette Video
This great video guides campers through the basics of being a good camper in areas away from the developed recreation sites. Learn how to be a respectable, conscientious camper. - Fire Conditions
- Multiple-use National Forest Video
- Conejos Peak District Roads
- Divide District Roads
- Saguache District Roads
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Cumbres & LaManga Winter Recreation
Location
