The Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River, jointly managed by BLM, the US Forest Service and Army Corps of Engineers, was designated by Congress in 1988. To protect the river environment and maintain an opportunity for a high quality experience, boating use has been limited since 1990. Because of the demand for trips in late spring and summer, we have instituted a lottery system to assign launch dates.
Flows are generally dependent upon natural runoff.
Please keep in mind that water levels during this period are highly variable and may be too low for rafts. 14- August 27 Advance reservations required for all trips. Weekend flows are normally 700-1,000 cfs. When possible, flows are maintained at 500 cfs for these weekday periods. Please call to assure that flows will be sufficient for your type of boat.