El Aguaje Group Shelter
El Aguaje Group Shelter
Part of Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument
Overview
El Aguaje Group Shelter is located on the Wild Rivers Plateau, looking down on gorge where the Rio Grande and the Red River join. It is available from 11AM the day of your reservation until 10AM the following day.
Facilities
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is home to the Zimmerman Visitor Center and the Wild Rivers Scenic Byway. The Scenic Byway, along with a network of trails, connects five campgrounds on the plateau and two in the gorge with pit-toilets and trails. The Wild River Recreation Area currently is has no water.
Natural Features
The La Junta Overlook area is on the edged of the Wild Rivers plateau, looking down into the basalt gorge where the Rio Grande and Red Rivers join.
Recreation
The Wild Rivers Recreation Area serves hiking, biking (road & mountain), climbing, fishing, camping and Class V+ whitewater.
Nearby Attractions
The Wild River Recreation Area is the gateway to Bureau of Land Management sites the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. It is close to the towns of Questa, Red River, the Enchanted Circle Scenic Drive, and approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Important Notices
El Aguaje Group Shelter is operated by the Bureau of Land Management. It is located in an area with limited cell phone reception and limited amenities. At this time, the Wild Rivers Recreation Area has no water available. Please come prepared with the items you will need and remember to Leave No Trace.
Available Activities
- Biking - Biking
- Day Use Area - Day Use Area
- Fishing - Fishing
- Photography - Photography
- Skiing - Skiing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Birding - Birding
- Camping - Camping
Contact Information
Phone: 575-758-8851
1024 Paseo del Pueblo SurTaos, NM 87571 El Aguaje Campground
Questa, AK 87556
