Directions from Taos, New Mexico to Chama, New Mexico





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Burford Lake(Stinking Lake)

Things To Do – Los Ojos, New Mexico

Stinking Lake is the largest natural lake in New Mexico. However, it is believed to be cyclic, and during some years, it's completely dry. Abundant winter snowfall can increase the size of the lake to two square miles of shallow water, ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Chama River Canyon Wilderness

National And State Parks – Chama, New Mexico

The Wild and Scenic Chama River, popular among river rafters and canoeists, runs through six miles of the Wilderness. Its beauty is so impressive that most people don't bother visiting the relatively unspectacular grassland that dominates ... More on Epinions.com

Brazos River

Things To Do – Chama, New Mexico

The Brazos River is a tributary of the Chama River and lies between 7,500 and 10,700 feet near the Colorado border southeast of Chama, New Mexico. The Brazos fishes best in the months of May to July and September to October. Hatches ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Heron Lake State Park

Parks – Los Ojos, New Mexico

A picturesque lake set among tall pines, Heron Lake State Park has been designated a quiet lake where boats operate at no-wake speeds only. This park ... More on Epinions.com

Antonito - Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Trains – Antonito, Colorado

Less crowded that the Durango-Silverton Train but just as nice with a great lunch stop 1/2 way to destinati... More on TripAdvisor

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  • My wife and I had talked about taking this trip for years and decided with the Fall colors in full glory no... More on TripAdvisor

  • Built in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec ... More on TripAdvisor

El Vado Lake State Park

Parks – Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

1,730 acres located in New Mexico's northern mountains, this park region ... More on TripAdvisor

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  • 'El Vado Lake' is a reservoir located in Rio Arriba County, in northern New Mexico in the southwestern United States. Water is impounded by the earth-filled El Vado Dam, 642 feet (196 m) long and ... More on Wikipedia

Heron Lake State Park

Campgrounds – Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Rio Grande/Mogote

Campgrounds – Antonito, Colorado

Back-ins, mostly shaded, room for slide outs, Conejos River, freshwater fishing.National Forest More on GreatCampingSpots.com

Platoro Reservoir

National And State Parks – Antonito, Colorado

Platoro Reservoir near Platoro, Colorado has great fishing, camping, hiking, back packing canoeing and boating. Guest Ranches, Fishing Lodges and Camping Areas along the Conejos' path offer the summer vacationer the ultimate high ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Heron Lake State Park

Parks – Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico

A picturesque lake set among tall pines, Heron Lake State Park has been designated a "quiet lake" where boats operate at no-wake speeds only. This park is known for its excellent sailing, fishing, ... More on AnglerWeb.com

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  • A picturesque lake set among tall pines, Heron Lake State Park has been designated a ""quiet lake"" where boats operate at no-wake speeds only. This park ... More on emnrd.state.nm.us

Waterhole Cafe

Restaurants – Dulce, New Mexico

Paisano's

Restaurants – Chama, New Mexico

Carlatte's

Carlette's has a good but limited menu. More on TripAdvisor

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  • Carlette's has a good but limited menu. Cozy, local place with a lot of character. Worth a stop if you are ... More on TripAdvisor

  • We stopped at this place for a late breakfast while on our way to Durango. The young girl behind the counte... More on TripAdvisor