Nambe Falls Dam and Reservoir are on the Rio Nambe 25 miles north of Santa Fe, NM are features of the San Juan - Chama Project. Recreation at Nambe Falls is managed by the Nambe Pueblo under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Pueblo can be reached at (505) 455-2036. Usually closed mid-November to mid-March. Fee area. Roads good to fair in recreation area. Goods and services at ranger station. No lodging. Available species include rainbow and cutthroat trout, and salmon. Nambe Pueblo fishing permit. Motorized boating; electric motors only. No stream fishing downstream from dam.

<a href="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Nambe+Falls+Dam" rel="nofollow">Nambe Falls Dam</a> and Reservoir are on the Rio Nambe 25 miles north of Santa Fe, NM are features of the San Juan - Chama Project.  Recreation at Nambe Falls is managed by the Nambe Pueblo under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.  The Pueblo can be reached at (505) 455-2036.  Usually closed mid-November to mid-March.  Fee area.  Roads good to fair in recreation area.  Goods and services at ranger station.  No lodging.  Available species include rainbow and cutthroat trout, and salmon.  Nambe Pueblo fishing permit.  Motorized boating; electric motors only.  No stream fishing downstream from dam.

Rangers demonstrate the Pelton water wheel during the Underground Tour.

A park ranger dressed as a worker in the 1930s stands talking next to the Pelton water wheel.

Pelton water wheel in Scotty's Castle powerhouse

Pelton water wheel

Pelton water wheel in Scotty's Castle Powerhouse

Nambe Falls Reservoir

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