Rio Bravo Group Shelter

575-758-8851blm_nm_tafo_admin@blm.gov
1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571

Overview

Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM on the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.

Recreation

Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.

Facilities

Rio Bravo can accommodate a group of 40 visitors with 10 picnic tables and 3 grills. This site has electricity. There are no RV hook ups at this site. In addition to the group shelter, there is a full bathroom with running water, sinks, showers, and flushable toilets. This shelter and restroom meet ADA requirements.  Parking is allowed in the front of the group shelter across the road in the large parking areas. A maximum of 15 vehicles are allowed with the cost of the group shelter. Parking must NOT interfere with other visitors and must not be at the other individual’s campsites unless the additional site is paid is purchased.  Camping must be confined to the group shelter area and must not spill over into individual sites. There is a small boat launch at the camp ground where boats/rafts must be carried to (vehicles can not back down the ramp).  Responsible party should check in with the camp host upon arrival.  

Natural Features

Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.

Nearby Attractions

Rio Bravo is near river, hiking, and climbing access points within the Gorge. Other attractions nearby include the historic town of Taos, having restaurants and the conveniences of a small town, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Taos Pueblo (please check Taos Pueblo for hours or operation, prices, and visitation requirements), and a variety of vineyards and a brewery located in the Embudo Valley.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Group sites: all 1 sites
  • Largest party: 40 people

Fees

Rio Bravo Group Shelter is open all year.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 AM, check out by 10 AM.

Reviews

1 review
4 stars
1
laura f
Loop:Rio Bravo
Site:
Reviewed 7 days ago
We had a great time. The Rio Bravo Group shelter was good for our group of 30. We did buy a few individual campsites to allows for more space to branch out. The shaded structure had lights for us to use at night, outlets, and plenty of table space for us to gather. We floated on the Rio Grande in the afternoon to cool off and hiked Vista Verde during the day. The trails just across the street was also really peaceful to walk. The camp host was also wonderful.
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