Rio Chama Wildlife Fishing Access Site provides public fishing access to 12. 5 miles of the Rio Chama and 4. 5 miles of El Vado Reservoir shoreline within a 13,239-acre wildlife area located about 14 miles south of Chama.

The site offers primitive camping but no restrooms or drinking water, with access available year-round from Memorial Day weekend through November 15 for most activities, and limited access (within 200 feet of the river) during other seasons.

Motorized vehicles are not permitted beyond the roadway and parking area.