Riana - Abiquiu Lake
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.
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.
Need to Know
Riana Campground and Abiquiu Lake are both alcohol-free
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Riana Campground entrance gates close at 10 p.m.; all guests and visitors must arrive before this time
During the open season, there is an attendant available at (505) 685-4561
Unless otherwise listed, campsites are limited to two camping units (Tent, RV, Trailer, etc.) per site, and 8 people. More than 2 motorized vehicles, or 4 motorcycles, may incur an extra vehicle fee.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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PO BOX 290 ABIQUIU NM 87510-0290
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 505-685-4371
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Espanola, NM, travel 30 miles north on US Highway 84. Turn west on to State Highway 96 and continue 1 mile to the Riana Campground entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 030, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A1, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 007, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Shelter 3, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Group Shelter 1, Loop , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site Group Shelter 5, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 053, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 039, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 049, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 028, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 016, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 054, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 051, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 038, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site OF1, Loop Overflow, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site A2, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 044, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 022, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Shelter 2, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Group Shelter 4, Loop , Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 014, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 018, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 004, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop TLOO, Type Walk To
- Site 032, Loop PUER, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop CHAM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop PEDE, Type Standard Electric
