We chose this park because we were traveling with family who stayed in a cabin at this park. Being frugal, we chose a Standard Back-In site. These sites are on the North end of the park and closer to the highway. These particular sites are packed very close together. The rest of the sites are behind a row of cabins. The patrons of this park totally disregarded the 5 mph speed limit even though it is posted at least 4 times along the row that our site was on. In hind sight, it would probably been worth the extra $2 per night for a Premium Back-In site as they are further away from the highway and spaced further apart. All of the picnic tables and riverfront decks were very weathered or broken. The web site states cable TV as one of the amenities, but is only available in the cabins. The cabin that our family rented was not very clean. In fact, there was still hair in the bathtub drain. When we made reservations, we indicated that we would have a dog staying in the cabin and would be crated inside while we rode the train. The person on the phone offered that they would come and let the dog out in the middle of the day for us. When we arrived, they said that they did not know who told us that and they would not let the dog out. As far as this place being called a "resort", that is a big stretch. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This campground has a nice location on the Chama River. We stayed there on a very busy Memorial Day weekend. Our two biggest problems were they did not have enough trash containers to accommodate a holiday weekend, causing trash to overflow the dumpsters. Also, the bathrooms did not appear to get cleaned until most of the holiday crowd left. We felt that this could be a nice campground with more active management. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice location on the banks of the Chama River. Park seems to be suffering from lack of active management and the facilities, while marginally acceptable, would benefit from more attention to detail. There were a number of longer term residents along one side of the park but their rigs were neat and well kept. Park has some long pull throughs which would work for a big-rig, towing, without having to unhitch. No cable TV, so make sure you get a site where satellite tv access is not blocked by trees. Verizon cell service worked well here and also data access via air card. Good location to visit the Toltec-Cumbres steam train in Chama and see the beautiful countryside. All in all, a decent place to stay for a while. We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We spent a week here and were somewhat disappointed with the quality of the "resort". The web site greatly misrepresents the park; while it shows riverfront sites with patios, there are only four in the park; and the patios are very worn. All of the other sites are close to each other with either dead grass or weeds that were not mowed during our visit. We paid for a "waterfront premium site" which apparently means that you're within 100 yards of walking to the river. The park is very popular and was crowded during our visit; but was quiet at night, even during the Fourth of July. A good location if you're visiting the area and riding the Cumbres/Toltec Railroad; but don't expect solitude, this is a very popular vacation spot and if you visit during the summer you'll need reservations. We would try another of the local parks if we visit this area again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed here for the weekend. This is a wonderful park with many activities available. Facilities were clean. Sites by the water are beautiful. From what we could see most sites are close but do not feel crowded. There is great fishing in the river, especially for the fly fishermen out there. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is a very convenient RV repair shop close by if you need it. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Nice location near river. Some sites on river for an extra charge. We we're early in the season so lots of weeding an general upkeep was being done. Some sites were more level that others. Park had quite a large group of full time local workers which seemed to give the park a somewhat different feel. One truck driver arrived home in the evening in his work truck a very large diesel long haul truck. Overall good for the price and the best in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This a pleasant, quiet little park located in the town of Chama and on the banks of the Chama River. We had a large site on the river's edge with nice views. Our only complaint is that the rate seemed way too high for off-season. The scenic train ride had shut down for the winter and park was nearly empty. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice RV park in the mountains. Beautiful river running behind the camp...very scenic. We will return if ever back this way. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice park with cabins also. Long pull thrus and nice grass. Pet friendly. Conveient to town but enough off the road so no road noise. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed a few nights in our 41' RV which the host helped guide us into our spot. We saw deer in the evening and early morning hours. I've never seen so many hummingbirds as were at our 2 feeders: it must have been nearly 100. It is easy walking distance to the Cubres Toltec Railroad and shopping in downtown Chama. People in the park were very friendly. The river has fishing spots all along and there were several fishermen. Plenty of room to pull our RV through. We had trouble connecting to the wireless: never got it. A lot of big rigs were here. Cool in the evening and warm in the afternoon. We'll go again. It's a beautiful drive from Albuquerque. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 1 / 10 ]
July 2009
$30
I made a reservation weeks before my arrival and was explicit about the size of site I would require. Upon our arrival, we were assigned a site in which my husband made 5 attempts and was unable to get our rig in it due to the fact that the site could not possibly accommodate our rig. We were given our money back and found another park as a much cheaper rate as well as nicer. I picked Rio Chama because the pictures on the internet indicated a beautiful park, however, upon arrival what I saw was worse than the very worst "trailer" park one could envision. The interior roads are narrow and difficult to maneuver "big rigs". We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
My grandsons and myself stayed here for two nights so we could ride the train. Train depot and downtown is an easy ten minute walk from the park. River and train runs next to the park is quite nice for taking pictures. Nice quiet park but no cable and very few sites with satellite access because of the trees. Be sure to ask when you get there because they are very accommodating and will allow you to move if not happy. Town closes up at 8PM and dining options are limited. We will definitely stay again when in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I gave this park a higher rating than it probably deserves because the people that are working there and camping there are so nice! I would stay here again. Now for the bad: - One old, run down commercial trailer type bathroom for the whole campground. - Very buggy when we were there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A beautiful little campsite set amongst a lot of trees. Lots of space and grass between sites. Level, gravel parking area. Close to town and train ride. We stayed two days in a fifth wheel. Really enjoyed our stay here. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This place if fabulous. Right on the river, lots of birdwatching, nice, shady sites, the train passes right by, within walking distance of town, friendly staff, clean restroom with plenty of hot water - it's almost heaven. I would have stayed forever if they hadn't told me they get 20 feet of snow in winter! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The park now has free WI-FI. Staff was friendly and helpful. 50 amp sites are more expensive. The train is the reason we are here, but this is a nice park to stay at with or without the train. We arrived at 2:30 in the afternoon on a Monday without a reservation. There were only a couple of sites available. During June and August the park is full of members of the Friends of the C&TS RR who are volunteering to work on the railroad. Reservations may be a good idea. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Boy, this place has it all. Big trees, running stream, steam locomotive bridge, fishing, secluded tent campsites, morning coffee, free firewood, and even the occasional bear visit. Restrooms/showers clean and neat. Staff was very helpful and courteous. Very pleasant, laid back campground... We camped here in a Motorhome.
We came here specifically to enjoy the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway, along with some “down time”, and we were not disappointed on either front. The train ride was spectacular, as expected. Our “down-time” was wonderful because of the bird-watching right outside our door. Some of the birds, we had never seen before, including Lewis’s Woodpecker. We were able to get a satellite-friendly site, although most of the sites are in the trees. The rates have gone up since a year ago, as our rate was based on a weekly rate. Needless to say, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return in a heartbeat!!!! We camped here in a Motorhome.
We chose this campground for its proximity to the Cumbres and Toltec Narrow Gage Railroad and were not disappointed as the train passes practically through the grounds. The campground itself features graveled sites and is well maintained. Maneuvering a large rig is a bit of a challenge as some turns are a bit tight. Management friendly and helpful and rate very reasonable. Good shade, sites fairly level. Especially attractive to train geeks (like myself). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is one of our favorite campgrounds. The managment is friendly and aims to please. A lot of full timers work here. It is heavily wooded and very rustic and quiet. There is not a lot for kids to do since there is no pool or playground, but the Chama River affords a lot of chances to fish. The Cumbres and Toltec train (steam engine) runs through the campground at 10:00 am and then also late afternoon. A great sight seeing that steam engine come through the woods! Campers go down to the river to wait for the train and take pictures or wave at the people riding it. Chama Valley a great place to get away from it all and this campground the best. Chama is a small, quiet town with only a few shops. 40 miles away is Pagosa Springs, CO and from there you can go up Wolf Creek Pass and see some beautiful country. The drive north out of Chama along the train route is also a beautiful drive. Only negative is that in July there can be a mosquito issue. Otherwise, perfect place to go and veg. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a good park with some great pull-thrus, next to a river. The river has a bridge and provides fairly good fishing and recreation. We visited during the summer of 2006 and the winter 2005 and found the hosts to be really nice, friendly, and helpful. Winter daily rates were $15; summer (daily) were $28. We camped here in a Motorhome.
OK park for the area, it has a 'state park' feel, very heavily wooded. For rustic campers, it is perfect. For RVers who want Wifi, phone and cable, not so good. In season, a steam locomotive runs beside the park and there is a very nice mountain stream as well. This is a remote area with only a couple of small restaurants, but perfect for someone who wants to get away from it all! Our cell phones didn't even have a signal anywhere in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Wonderful camping with nice shaded sites. Most sites are pull thru. Nice tent camping area. Restrooms are clean and neat. Pets welcomed but must be on leash and not left unattended outside. Near the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Campground has a collection of railroad cars onsite. River fishing right outside the campground. We camped here in a camper.
We camped here for four nights with a group with seven other rigs. We had made reservations in March for specific sites and when we arrived the campground owners had everything correct, checked us in quickly and led us to our sites. We had a riverfront site under the trees. It was very beautiful and quiet. The restrooms, showers and laundry were very clean with plenty of hot water. Most of the sites are well shaded giving you a feeling of camping out in the woods. There are several open sites however for those who need open sky for their satellite dishes. There are also plenty of sites that will accommodate a 45-footer. The current owners have only had the place for three seasons now but have made many improvements and have many more planned, including repaving the entrance road with reinforced concrete. This is one of the nicest parks we have stayed in. The location is beautiful and quiet and the owners will really go out of their way to make you feel right at home. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in the Chama area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 7 / 10 ]
October 2009
$30
Big Rig friendly. Entry road needs repair. Satellite friendly. This park is a work in progress, Not a Resort at this time, No Pool, and No Club house. But owners did have large tent for get together of large groups. Best RV park in Chama area. Owners/staff very friendly and helpful. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is one of the cleanest, most comfortable, friendly, quiet campgrounds we have ever stayed in. Restrooms and showers rival 4-star hotels in cleanliness. Likewise with the laundry facilities. The hosts are super friendly and helpful. The views are absolutely breathtaking. The whole town of Chama is glad you are here. The campground itself is well off the highway which contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. We highly recommend this park! We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The owners are fantastic hosts. They go beyond the expected to help you. I was having trouble with my laptop computer and they stopped what they was doing and helped me to get it connected to their Wi-Fi. They will also help you get parked and set-up in your site. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
September 2009
$25
Quiet. Nice spot. The owners Bill and Julia were so helpful and friendly. Great pride of ownership. Clean restrooms and laundry. The local grocers is great, clean and well stocked. The RV park is only open for the summer season. We would stay here again. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
This is a lovely, quiet park with very friendly people running it. They gave us our choice of spaces and were extremely helpful. There are both shaded and sunny spots and some by the river. Very clean and we would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a one of the best campgrounds we have stayed at in the last five years of our travels across the country in a RV. The owners, Bill & Jules, are very nice and will work with you to make your stay the best experience you could ever expect. This is the second time that we stayed at this campground and on this trip we drove 200 miles off of our original route to stay here. We were having trouble with our computer, getting logged on to Wi-Fi but staff took the time to get our laptop reconfigured and it worked great. We stayed at a river site and the sound off the flowing water in the river was very peaceful and relaxing. The roads and lots in this campground are spacious and staff gave us an escort to our site. If you are looking for a campground with natural beauty, peace & quiet and congenial people, this is the place for you. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a great campground. The owners are extremely friendly and knowledgeable of the area. There are sites to fit every size of RV. This is one of the few RV parks you can actually view each RV site using the virtual tour they have on their web page. I can't see how anyone can say they were mislead regarding their site. RV sites are level and wide. Each one has a picnic table and fire ring. There are sites with shade and without shade. The park is very big rig friendly. The Wi-Fi is the strongest we have used this year. We stayed here for a month and enjoyed every minute of it. Oh, regarding the "potholes" be advised that last year a new asphalt entrance was installed but due to the extreme changes temperatures it apparently did not last. After closing this year the owners are laying down a new concrete road leading into the park. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Highly recommend this RV Resort. Long, wide pull-thrus. Not necessary to unhook toad if just passing through. Big rig friendly, easy to maneuver. Pot holes previous reviewer mentioned cause no problem to get around. Owners were most friendly and helpful, even offered to help set up. Very convenient to train depot. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Owners of Sky Mountain, made us feel very welcome, as did others that stay there seasonally. We felt like part of a big family. This is a nice quiet park that we'll return to in the future. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The most wonderful place, with amazingly friendly, helpful owners! Congenial group of campers, both short term and long term RV'ers. Great for families. Beautiful site with lots of mature trees shading most of the campsites. Lots of birds and the river is beautiful! Great place for dogs with a huge play area to run and fetch. Quiet and peaceful with great amenities. Book early for a river site. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Recognize that ratings here are totally subjective, but after nearly losing my toad in the entrance pot-hole, we found this place to be one big graveled parking lot with hook-ups. RVs are stacked elbow-to-elbow, vehicle traffic through the place raises dust-this is in my opinion, definitely not a resort, nor does it live up to the ratings listed here. We were assigned a site when the reservations were made, but that site was occupied when we arrived. The brochure states the resort is "Located on over 10 wonderful acres at the southern edge of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, our pristine surroundings and beautiful campsites are unsurpassed." Maybe I am at the wrong park? We camped here in a Motorhome.
The owners were the nicest of hosts. They were friendly and helpful with advice we wouldn't normally have known about local attractions. The park was well-maintained and clean. They were in evidence a lot to see that it stayed that way or to see if anybody needed anything. The atmosphere was so pleasant with the nights quiet and dim. Many of the campers were regulars, so there was a welcoming/familiarity here also. When we thanked the owners upon leaving, we told them we would stay again should we be back their way again, and we most certainly will! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
July 2009
$25
The wifi here is blazing fast, and there is a good signal throughout the park. River sites have hookups at the front of the site, which is convenient for motorhomes, but fifth wheels will need a long sewer hose. The owners are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Sites in the tree grove are unusually spacious and inviting. This may be one of the best parks in the country. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Nice little park, owners extremely friendly. Facilities and park well maintained. Only reason not rated 10, sites were a little close and the sites on the river aren't set up for 5th wheels. Utilities are located in the front so motorhomes can pull in forward. I would definitely stay here again. Beware, call owner for directions, it is real easy to miss and you don't want to miss this one. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We were greeted by managers who were extremely helpful and friendly. The park sites accommodate "big rigs". We experienced no difficulties parking our fifth wheel which has 5 slides. The view of the mountains is extraordinary and the rates for a week extremely reasonable. Definitely would stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The sites here are well spaced and staggered so that you aren't looking directly at the RV next to you. We stayed near the tree canopy but on the edge so satellite reception was easy. The owners live on site and are the managers. They have to be the nicest owners we've encountered. We watched Bill, one of the owners helping people park in the midst of a rain storm. We plan to come back here next summer and stay longer. The park is well maintained and a very peaceful and relaxing place to be. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a great park right on a nice stretch of the river in Chama. This park is much nicer than any other in the area. The park owners are extremely friendly and accommodating. The riverfront premium sites are level, spacious, and give a great view of the river. They have 50 amp connections, water, and sewer. The riverfront sites are set up for motorhomes where you may pull head in to use those big front windows for a view of the river. The laundry and bathroom facilities are exceptionally clean. There are fire rings at each site for a camp fire and split wood is available at the front for $5 for a good size bundle. This place is kid friendly and so nice that we decided to stay an extra night. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This has to be the best RV park we have ever stayed in. The “resort” is the cleanest I have ever seen. The grounds are immaculate and the bathrooms and laundry are new and spotless. So many things add to the experience, such as the wood carvings of the eagles and bears that are carved on tree stumps throughout the park. They have three RV areas; an open area, “tree canopy” (shaded area), and “riverside.” Very quiet. We stayed on the riverside and could barely make out a truck every now and then on the highway. Could hear emergency vehicles on the highway but not many went by. Riverside sites are fantastic. River is beautiful, and sounds so good. Don’t know what the flow is like normally, but was very nice while we were here. Large level sites with easy access, and good gravel roads. Couldn’t ask for better host. They were very knowledgeable of all the attractions in the area and even print up a synopsis of special events in the area. WiFi worked flawlessly. Even though is doesn’t have a pool or cable, it still rates a 10 in my book. Would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2009
$27
Nice little campground in a beautiful valley. The owners show you to your spot and help you hook up if you need it. We had a spacious pull-through, but we wish there were more trees. Wifi was real good. The campground was easy to get in and out of, but there are some potholes at the entrance that need to be taken care of. All in all a good camping experience. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed 2 nights in this park. Owners are very friendly. We stayed on the river. Next time we will probably stay back in the trees as there is more shade. A dog run is in the future plans for the park. We will definitely stay here again if we are in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
With a pool and cable, I would rate this park a 10. The owners and operators are very nice and lead us to our site with an offer to help set up. The park is very well kept and has spacious sites. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a nice park for a long stay. We stayed 4 months at the monthly rate of 500 to 600, depending on the site. Facilities are excellent. Washer and dryer and shower and restroom building is always clean and heated. Wi-Fi works most of the time and is fixed promptly when needed. The owners and operators couldn't be nicer and more cooperative. We did business and took care of medical business at the office with their help. We enjoyed nights and the fire-ring at the river. We took trips into the mountains in the Jeep several times a week and the country is beautiful. The train ride is also exciting. We will stay here again when in the southwestern states. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We are camped here from May 1st till the middle of September of 2009. Very pleased with the camp as a whole and the couple who own it and staff in particular. It's clean, has all the necessary facilities and caring people to help any time we need them. Monthly rates are very reasonable. Cool weather in the summer is a must for full timers and this is perfect. Beautiful country to check out and a few places providing entertainment. Rates are reasonable for full timers. Will stay here next year if possible. Thanks. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We stayed at this excellent RV park last month in our Class A motorhome. From the moment we drove into this park it was clear this was exceptionally clean and attractive. The area surrounding the village of Chama is so picturesque and these owners have done nothing to disturb this natural beauty, in fact have enhanced it by maintaining the park to a pristine condition. We never use park restroom facilities so we cannot comment on those, but the laundry room is cleaner than ours at home. A bonus of this laundry room is the covered porch outside where you can sit in the provided chairs while your clothes are tumbling and drink in the view. This is the first RV park and area we have stayed in that we immediately planned on returning to in the near future. We have made reservations for a month here in August and have begun plans to make this happen. My husband is on dialysis with a portable hemodialysis machine, which we take in the motorhome. This requires shipments of dialysis solutions and these very gracious owners have agreed to handle and store the shipments for us when we return. They could not be more accommodating, truly making the RV'rs feel more like their guests than customers. Any special needs are cheerfully dealt with and they are a truly friendly and cheerful couple. We chose a riverfront site, with the Rio Chama right outside our front windshield for our May stay. It was lovely hearing the sound of the water right outside our rig, very peaceful. For our return trip we chose a site in the open area of pull-through spaces. Even though these are open, there is a canopy of trees between these and the river which will provide late afternoon shade and the river is a short walk from there. You have a choice of riverfront, tree canopy and open spaces in this park. All look to be excellent, level sites. We would highly recommend this park to anyone visiting the picturesque Chama area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
May 2009
$35
We visited this campground in late May. This is one of the most well cared for campground we have ever visited. The grounds are pristine...the restrooms and laundry facilities were very clean. Also, the free Wi-Fi worked flawlessly. We Stayed in one of the river front sites in a 5R. These sites are more or less designed for Motor homes as sewer, water, and electric are on curb side. Presented no problem for us though..we had enough water hose and extension cord to facilitate. The staff is very friendly and helpful..They even furnish "leveling boards" to level your rig if needed,but we found the sites very level..where have you ever seen a campground go to this extent? They were also available to help guide you into your site. In closing, if you decide to visit Sky Mountain Resort...you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED... The park is located South of the town..about a mile. If you aren't careful you'll drive past the entrance on the right..the signage could be bigger and more prominent... BTW, visit their Webb site it's a good one..Virtual views of the park! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
August 2008
$40
Stayed there 4 nights in a river view site. The hosts are wonderful and very helpful. This is really a great RV park, run by some very good caring folks, we will go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Review Rating
[ 10 / 10 ]
June 2008
$23
Excellent! We stayed one month and were so happy here. All facilities, including laundry, showers and restrooms were new and very well kept. The most enjoyable thing about the stay was the couple who own Sky Mountain Park. They were helpful in parking our RV, we used their WiFi for free, they printed out a form we needed from email, furnished change for the laundry and gave us all information we asked for about the area. We are fulltimers and will spend one or two months here in the summer every year. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Advantage - live on site owners eager to please. Location is excellent. Shower room is "almost like home". Far enough off highway to be quiet. Lots and lots of stars (in the sky). We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Sky Mountain Resort RV Park was delightful, clean, quiet, scenic, spacious and user friendly. The owners went out of their way to make guests feel at home. We hope to return in the future and plan to stay for a much longer period of time. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Beautiful setting on the Chama river in the Cottonwood trees. Sites were not very level but quite a bit of room between them. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Nice, quite park. Would stay here again if in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
First the people are great, very friendly, very helpful with all your needs. The campgrounds and the bath house are very clean and updated. The setting is near the Chama river and sits under cottonwood trees. It is quiet and very beautiful. We needed help with parking our trailer and they were very willing to help. We also needed a pump for the trailer and they helped us with the location of trailer parts. They take reservations, so we plan on going back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
April 2007
$20
This park is under new management in 2007. They had just opened for the season and I was the only one in the park for two days. The bathroom and laundry facilities were brand new. WiFi and cable TV were not available while I was there. It is located in a beautiful setting along the river with adjacent pasture lands and views of the mountains. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We made reservations two months ahead but arrived at the campground, toured it, and moved on to another. It had permanent trailers parked and sites looked unkempt. It just gave an overall appearence of being rundown. Would not make reservations again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A well maintained park located near the main intersection in Chama. The pull throughs were long and wide. Many of the picnic tables were under shelters. The free WiFi signal from the Chama Visitors Center was accessible from a number of campsites. Convenient to the scenic railroad which runs from Chama into Colorado and back. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.