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Taos County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
BLM-developed hub of Río Grande del Norte National Monument where the Red River joins the Rio Grande in an ~800-ft basalt gorge. Zimmerman Visitor Center, rim overlooks, campgrounds, and steep trails (including Big/Little Arsenic) drop to riverside hot-spring seeps and wild-and-scenic river views on the Taos Plateau.
| Region | Taos County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.6808, -105.6667 |
| Unit | Río Grande del Norte National Monument |
| Access | Paved NM 378 to Cerro visitor center |
| Fee | BLM day-use / camping fees apply at developed sites |
| Managing agency | BLM Taos Field Office |
| Visitor center | 1120 NM-378 / Cerritos Road, Cerro |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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