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Abiquiu Lake
This 5,200 surface acre reservoir offers some of the finest fishing in northern New Mexico. Reptile fossils 200 million years old have been found in the area. The area includes a fine panoramic view of the Cerro Pedernal from the dam. It is surrounded by red sandstone formations on Hwy 84 and adjacent to historical Pedernal Mountain to the south on Hwy 96.
rainbow over Abiquiu Lake
Abiquiu Lake
Sleeping on vehicle ( ie rooftop tent) is not recommended
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Food locker, picnic table, and fire ring
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RecAreaDirections
Abiquiu Lake is located in northern New Mexico, 61 miles north of Santa Fe on Highway 84 at the intersection of Highway 96. From Espanola, 30 miles west on US 84, 2 miles south on NM 96.
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Permits info
Important Information
- Groups with a Stuart Zone Permit may only camp in that zone.
- No stock camping is allowed within 200 feet of any lake. Group size limit for those with stock is any combination of people and stock up to 8 total. One example would be: 3 people + 5 horses = 8 total.
- STOCK IS ONLY ALLOWED IN THIS ZONE the first Saturday following Labor Day weekend through January 1.
Facilities
RIANA - ABIQUIU LAKE Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
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.Recreation
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.
Facilities
Riana Campground hosts 52 campsites, 13 of which have electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are provided, as are picnic shelters, grills, lantern posts, and tent pads. A playground and dump station are located on-site.Natural Features
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.
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.
