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Riana - Abiquiu Lake
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — ABIQUIU · New Mexico · Abiquiu Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Abiquiu Lake |
| Location | ABIQUIU · New Mexico · Abiquiu Lake · 36.23333, -106.43333 · Map |
| Sites | 59 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard nonelectric; 15 walk to; 15 standard electric; 4 group shelter nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 of 59 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 17 of 59 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 59 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 59 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 46 sites · 30 ft: 46 sites · 35 ft: 40 sites · 40 ft: 37 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 70 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterFlush toiletsPlaygroundVault toilets |
| Phone | 505-685-4371 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (505) 685-4561. 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Riana - Abiquiu Lake
ABIQUIU · New Mexico · Abiquiu Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | ABIQUIU · New Mexico · Abiquiu Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 59 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233598 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.