Wild Rivers Recreation Area

mixed · NM

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Key facts

Where is it?

State on record: NM (no town listed in the source). Coordinates: 36.680806, -105.666666. Managed by: Bureau of Land Management. Directions from the source: <p>The Visitor Center is located in Cerro, NM, at 1120 Cerritos Road (NM-378). Go north from Questa on NM 522 and turn left on State Road 378; the Visitor Center is about 17 miles from the turn off.</p>

What facilities are there?

Not listed — check official source.

About — from the official source

The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is located within the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument and along the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and Red River Wild and Scenic River. Here visitors may experience the beauty of an 800-foot deep canyon sliced into volcanic flows by the Rio Grande (Spanish for Large River) and Red River where they come together. Located in the high plains of northern New Mexico, this area is rich with history, rugged beauty, and enticing recreational opportunities. A back country byway, visitor center, campgrounds, picnic facilities, and trails are available for visitors. Several spectacular overlooks are found here, including La Junta Point, one of the most dramatic views in the state, overlooking the confluence of the Red River and the Rio Grande -- and it is wheelchair accessible. The canyon ecosystem descends 800 feet from rim to river, creating a unique diversity in plant and animal life. Ancient pinon and juniper forests include 500 year-old trees. Watchable wildlife opportunities include mule deer, big horn sheep, elk, red-tailed hawk, and mountain blue-bird. The climate is semi-arid with summer thunderstorms common in July and August, and snow possible from November through March. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 90F and in winter from -15 to 45F.

Fees

Self-service pay stations are located at campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. Day Use: $3.00/day per vehicle to use the area for 30 minutes or more. An annual day use pass, good for one year, is available for $20.00. Camping: $7.00/night for one vehicle, $10.00 for two. Maximum 2 vehicles and 10 people per site. (Additional vehicles may park in day use parking areas at $3.00/day.) Change is available at the Visitor Center. Annual day use passes do not apply to camping fees. River Campsites: $5.00/night. Group Shelters: $30.00 per day, $40.00 per night. Group shelters are by reservation. Call the BLM Taos Field Office at 575-758-8851.

Reservations

Recreation.gov lists this facility as not reservable through Recreation.gov.

Contact

Phone: 575-271-5243
Website: Not listed
Email: Not listed

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