Riana - Abiquiu Lake

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·Abiquiu Lake

Overview

Riana Campground is located on a 150 ft. bluff overlooking the scenic Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, just one hour northwest of charming Santa Fe. The lake sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on the Rio Chama, a tributary of the legendary Rio Grande.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Bbq

    (7 of 70 campsites have Bbq)

  • Campfire Allowed

    (18 of 70 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 1:00 pm)

  • Checkout Time

    (Majority of the campsites have 12:00 pm)

  • Drinking Water

    (3 of 70 campsites have Drinking Water)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (16 of 70 campsites have Firepit)

  • Hike In Distance To Site

    (Up to 0')

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 20)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 10)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (13 of 70 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Playground

    (2 of 70 campsites have Playground)

  • Shade

    (7 of 70 campsites have Shade)

  • Site Access

    (18 of 70 campsites have Site Acceses)

  • Water Hookup

    (17 of 70 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE STORM - Credits: Austin Kuhlman USACE
RIANA - PEDERNAL - Credits: Austin Kuhlman USACE
RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE VIEW - Credits: Austin Kuhlman USACE
RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE PANORAMA - Credits: John Burman USACE
Fragrant Pinion pine, juniper, and sage cover the campsite, providing a distinct smell of northern New Mexico, but offering limited shade. Colorful rock formations surround the park.Visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the narrow mesa, Cerro Pedernal, locally known as "Pedernal." Famous American painter, Georgia O'Keefe, had her ashes scattered over its top.

Recreation

RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE PANORAMA - Credits: John Burman USACE
Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The fishing here is some of the finest in northern New Mexico.Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, and hiking. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground.

Permitted Equipment

  • vehicle-N/A

  • rv-Up to 80ft

  • tent-Up to 80ft

  • trailer-Up to 80ft

  • 5th wheel-Up to 15ft

  • camper van-Up to 40ft

  • pickup camper-Up to 15ft

  • pop up camper-Up to 15ft

Nearby Attractions

Northern New Mexico is full of beauty and history. The educational and historical Ghost Ranch is about 10 minutes from the park.The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, San Pedro Wilderness, Cumbres Toltec Railroad, Chaco Canyon, and Bandelier National Monument are all nearby.The ski-town of Taos is just over an hour away, and colorful Santa Fe is an hour southeast, both with restaurants, shops, and museums.

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