Rio Chama CG is a public boat ramp in Santa Teresa, NM. Albuquerque is the nearest big city, about 88 miles away. Closest alternative: Big Eddy Access in Santa Teresa (5.7 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Santa Teresa, NM |
| Water | Rio Chama |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Rio Chama CG is in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rio Chama CG itself.
It gives you access to Rio Chama.
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Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Rio Chama CG. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Big Eddy Access in Santa Teresa, about 5.7 miles away.
Big Eddy Access in Santa Teresa (5.7 miles).
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