Cooper's El Vedo Ranch boat ramp
Cooper's El Vedo Ranch boat ramp
Cooper's El Vado Ranch is the primary launch point for the 22-mile BLM-managed Wild and Scenic stretch of the Rio Chama, located below El Vado Dam in Rio Arriba County.
The facility offers restrooms, drinking water, and basic supplies, with a $5 per-person launch fee (cash preferred); advance permits through Recreation. gov are required April 15–September 15, while off-season launches are first-come, first-served.
Contact 575-588-7354 for current conditions and shuttle services.
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