Echo Amphitheater
The campground is open. Water systems are temporarily out of service; campers must bring all drinking water needed for their visit.
Flood Warning issued October 28 at 11:45AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Chama Below Chamita affecting Rio Arriba County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Chama below Chamita. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Properties in the flood plain along the Rio Chama and near the junction of the Rio Ojo Caliente will see water in their yards. Impacts can include bank erosion and damage to wells and septic tanks. These impacts will increase in severity at higher river levels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain between 6.4 and 6.7 feet through the next several days. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 6.7 feet on 07/21/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/abq/EmergencyPrepFlood
Flood Advisory issued October 28 at 11:51AM MDT until October 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in New Mexico... Rio Grande at Embudo affecting Rio Arriba and Taos Counties. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Embudo. * WHEN...Until Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor overbank flows are occurring above the Embudo gaging site. Access to riverside picnic facilities above Pilar and below the Taos Junction Bridge along State Route 570 will be limited if further rises occur. Water may be extremely close to underside of bridge over Rio Grande on Aguas Caliente Rd in Pilar. Other localized effects due to the high water levels will begin to be felt at a stage of 10 feet but no significant flooding is expected until the river rises to 12 feet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.1 feet tomorrow morning. - Action stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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About
Echo Amphitheater Campground sits in the scenic Chama Valley of Carson National Forest, approximately 15 miles northwest of Abiquiu along US Highway 84. The campground serves as a base for exploring the nearby Echo Amphitheater, a natural sandstone formation with remarkable acoustic properties that has inspired local legends. The campground features electric sites with 30/50 amp hookups, gravel driveways, and picnic tables. A paved trail leads from the campground to the Echo Amphitheater itself, offering an easy walk to view the dramatic red-streaked cliff face where mineral varnish creates striking vertical stripes against the horizontally stratified sandstone. Sites accommodate tents, campervans, and smaller RVs up to approximately 30 feet. Facilities include newly renovated vault toilets. The campground cannot accommodate large RVs and has limited pull-through options. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Abiquiu, travel northwest on US Highway 84 for approximately 15 miles. The campground is located on the highway's west side. From Canjilon, travel southwest on US Highway 84 for approximately 14.5 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 684-2489 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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