Lottery applications accepted December 1 through January 31; results assigned in February. Confirm exact dates with the official source. Trip window: 2026-04-15 → 2026-09-15.
Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River
Overnight float trips through the El Vado Ranch to Big Eddy canyon section, with a winter lottery for high-demand Friday and Saturday weekend launches.
2 ways to get a permit
First-come, first-served reservations open April 1 at 8:00 AM. Confirm exact timing with the official source. Trip window: 2026-04-15 → 2026-09-15.
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Echo Amphitheater
Reservable · Day Use: $5/vehicle (day use is any amount of time spent at Echo Amphitheater in one day). Use of the restrooms, picnic tables, parking lot, hiking, all require a day use fee. Please help us keep this site open and operating by paying your fees at the entrance! Camping (all sites have electric hook-ups!): $20 Per Single Site $35 Per Double Site $5 Per Extra Vehicle Group Picnic Shelter: $50/day with 40 person maximun. Reserving this group shelter includes three campsites (sites 1-3) to be used for additional parking and camping! Reservations are required to use the group shelter via recreation.gov.
RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE
Reservable
El Rito Campground--Group Shelter
Reservable
HOPEWELL LAKE CAMPGROUND
Reservable + first-come