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Rio Chama RV ParkHome of the Rio Chama Western Railroad |
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
ring your family, bring your pets, and discover the beauty of Rio Chama RV Park, where adventure and relaxation meet in one stunning location. Nestled in the heart of Chama Valley, our park offers a front row seat to the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, private Rio Chama river access, and serenity as you nestle in in amongst the Cottonwood trees.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed getaway, we have something for everyone!
he Rio Chama RV Park is a riverside campground located in Chama, New Mexico, offering amenities and scenic surroundings for travelers exploring the Ro Chama region. Chama is historically significant as a railway town, serving as a major hub for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was an important location along the Alamosa-Durango 36" mainline. The RV park is bordered on one side by the former mainline just north of town, today operated by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Due to its proximity to the railroad, the campground includes a number of slim gauge features and equipment — freight cars, structures, and a short stretch of 36" gauge track for moving a short train. Cumbres & Toltec trains cross the Rio Chama river on an impressive through-truss bridge viewable from the rear of the campground.
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park map / collection
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Rio Chama Western #100
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Rio Chama Western #3325
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Rio Chama Western
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Denver & Rio Grande Western #5579
stock car / Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Denver & Rio Grande Western #5754
stock car / Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Denver & Rio Grande Western #5796
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
See also our complete Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad scrapbook in Mainlines
Rio Chama Bridge
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Click to see the Rio Chama river bridge area plotted on a Google Maps page
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May 2023 / RWH
The Rio Chama, a major tributary river of the Rio Grande, is located in the U.S. states of Colorado and New Mexico. The river is about 130 miles long altogether. From its source to El Vado Dam its length is about 50 miles , from El Vado Dam to Abiquiu Dam is about 51 miles, and from Abiquiu Dam to its confluence with the Rio Grande is about 34 miles. The name "Chama" is a shortened version of the Tewa term tsąmą' ǫŋwįkeyi, meaning "wrestling pueblo-ruin". The Rio Chama has been used by humans for nearly 10,000 years, dating from the time when camels and Columbian mammoths roamed the southwestern United States.
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
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May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
Chama, NM / May 2023 / RWH
See also our complete Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad scrapbook in Preservation
Lagniappe
Through and Through
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Sensational Slim Gauge
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The Scenic Line
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Springtime at Summit
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Speed Lettering
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Links / Sources
- Rio Chama RV Park website