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Chama Pass

State:	Colorado
Nearest City:	Chama, NM
Nearest Town:	Chama, NM

Cost:	Free
Number of Campsites:	10 or less
Max days allowed:	7

Road:	Dirt
Miles from paved road:	0.20

Scenery Rating:	5 out of 5
Noise Level:	1 out of 5

Amenities: None
Status: Official
Months Open: Unknown

Description
At the top of Chama Pass - right behind the railway station. Follow the signs to the campground and take the first left just after exiting the highway right behind the railway station. The very first spot IMO is the best. If you have a big rig, walk in first unless the first spot is open. Water at the campground, about 2+ miles up the hill. $3 dump at visitor's center in Chama (town). You're actually in Colorado here but Chama is in New Mexico.
Contributor: Kathy Smith Fulltimers SD Added: 1/28/2006

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Overnighted here on 06-24-2008. The directions are right on. Snow still heavy on the ground in shady areas. Snow mosquitoes abundant during daylight hours. No seeums' not bad at all. Great spot. Easy walk to the train depot. 10K feet of elevation.

Posted: 7/3/2008 Larry Harmon Vandervoort Arkansas

This spot is Cumbres Pass--not Chama. It is about 12 miles north of Chama, New Mexico, on Highway 17. Take a left just past the old railroad buildings. The road is marked Trujillo Reservoir 2 miles. Then take the next left (a few 100 yards) and drive in behind the buildings into a beautiful camping area. There is a very clean, well supplied, vault toilet. As was said earlier, water is available at the campground about 2 miles farther in. It is Trujillo Campground and is 14 dollars a night. The free area is much prettier and more convenient. I tent camped there July 11 and rode the Cumbres-Toltec train the next day. Wonderful!

Posted: 7/19/2006 Beth Murray Bastrop Texas

Simply a perfect spot at 10,022 feet. It's behind the station, first left of the turn from the highway. A 5 of 5 for scenery and a 5 of 5 for quiet. Take NM-17 from Chama if in NM. See more at http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=551540803&security=VgqYav

Posted: 6/22/2006 Richard n Shirley Weatherford Texas

Where is Chama Pass? I can find no one who ever heard of it. I am assuming Highway 17 north of Chama, NM. Is there another name? Can anyone give additional directions to the campground?

Posted: 6/5/2006 Beth Murray Bastrop Texas

This could be a great location for individuals who are interested in riding on the scenic Cumbres and Toltec narrow-gauge railroad, which runs in summer between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado. There are several trains each way, and even the option of debarking at the pass, but tickets must be purchased at either starting point. The Antonito segment is considerably longer and more scenic since it parallels the Toltec gorge, but there are more tourist shops and restaurants in Chama. The views are great!

Posted: 4/28/2006 John Pueblo Colorado

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