BLM recreation area inside Río Grande del Norte National Monument along the Río Grande Wild and Scenic River near Pilar. Cottonwood-lined gorge camps, put-ins, and trails at ~6,100 ft — a developed southern counterpart to Wild Rivers with fishing, rafting access, wildlife watching, and the Río Grande Gorge Visitor Center at NM-68/NM-570.
Field facts
| Region | Taos County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.3357, -105.7332 |
| Managed | BLM — Rio Grande del Norte NM |
| River | Río Grande Wild and Scenic |
| Access | NM-570 / NM-68 Pilar |
| Nearby | Taos / Wild Rivers RA / Manby Hot Springs |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaOrilla Verde Recreation Area0 km away
- ParkingTaos Junction Bridge - Parking Area0 km away
- RestroomTaos Junction Bridge Vault Toilet0 km away
- Boat launchTaos Junction Bridge Boat Takeout0.1 km away
- TrailheadPicuris Trail Trailhead0.1 km away
- Picnic areaRio Pueblo Picnic Site0.2 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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