Wild Rivers Back Country Byway

The Wild Rivers Back Country Byway is located in northern New Mexico, 26 miles north of Taos and 17 miles south of the Colorado-New Mexico state line, near the town of Questa. From New Mexico Highway 522, turn west onto NM 378 approximately 2 miles north of Questa. The Byway is an extension of NM 378 into BLM's Wild Rivers Recreation Area.

The Wild Rivers Back Country Byway is free to travel, however if you decide to use the Visitor Center, Day Use Parking Areas, and/or campgrounds then the fees below apply.Self-service pay stations are located at developed camping, picnic and trailhead areas. Day Use: $3.00/day per vehicle. An annual day use pass, good for the calendar year, is available for $20.00. Camping: $7.00/night for up to two vehicles. Maximum two vehicles and 10 people per site. Additional vehicles may park in day use parking for $3.00/day. Annual day use passes do not apply to camping fees. Wild Rivers Inner Gorge Primitive campsites: $5.00/night. Wild Rivers, La Junta, and Aguaje group shelters: $30.00 per day, $40.00 per night.Group shelter reservations are made by submitting a request through blm_nm_tafo_admin@blm.gov.