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Wild Rivers Recreation Area
4 mi southwest of Questa, NM · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Wild Rivers Recreation Area
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…
- 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…
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 4 mi southwest of Questa, NM · 36.68081, -105.66667
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 9W | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 1.3 mi |
| FR 9F | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Cebolla Mesa | Horse | 2.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 5.4 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Big Arsenic 0.9 mi
- Campsite · 5 mi NW of San Cristobal 1 mi
- Dispersed spot · 5 mi SW of Questa 1.1 mi
- Little Arsenic 1.2 mi
- Montoso 1.3 mi
- Dispersed spot · 5 mi NW of San Cristobal 1.7 mi