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Taos Junction Group Shelter
BLMBureau of Land Management — Carson · New Mexico · Orilla Verde Recreation Area
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Orilla Verde Recreation Area |
| Location | Carson · New Mexico · Orilla Verde Recreation Area |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | Taos Junction Group Area is open April 1 - Sept 30. |
| Check-in / out | In 11:00 AM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Phone | 575-758-8851 |
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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 2026-04-14.
From the official listing
Overview Taos Junction group area is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. There is no long a shelter at this location. The location is equipped with a concrete pad, picnic tables, and fire pit. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.
Recreation Recreational activities around Rio Bravo Group Shelter include class II and III boating, climbing, hiking, swimming (with a life jacket), fishing, wildlife viewing, and picnicking.
Facilities There is no longer a shelter at this site . This site can accommodate a group of 40 visitors. It has 6 picnic tables, one fire ring/grill, access to bathrooms with flushable toilets, and beautiful views. There are no electrical hook-ups available. Taos Junction Bridge and boat launch site is a short walk away. A maximum of 15 vehicles are allowed under a single group reservation. Parking must NOT interfere with other visitors and must not be at additional campsites unless the additional sites are purchased. Camping at Taos Junction must be confined to the area around the group area or on the shelf below.
Natural Features The Taos Junction Group Shelter is located along the Rio Grande, surrounded by the basalt cliffs of the Rio Grande gorge.
Nearby Attractions Taos Junction Group Shelter is near river, hiking, and climbing access points within the Gorge. Other attractions nearby include the historic town of Taos, having restaurants and the conveniences of a small town, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Taos Pueblo (please check Taos Pueblo for hours or operation, prices, and visitation requirements), and a variety of vineyards and a brewery located in the Embudo Valley.
Trip Card — Taos Junction Group Shelter
Carson · New Mexico · Orilla Verde Recreation Area
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Carson · New Mexico · Orilla Verde Recreation Area |
| Fees | Taos Junction Group Area is open April 1 - Sept 30. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10382453 · 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.