Riana
Riana Campground is located on a 150 ft. bluff overlooking the scenic Abiquiu Lake in northern New Mexico, just one hour northwest of charming Santa Fe. The lake sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet on the Rio Chama, a tributary of the legendary Rio Grande.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
| Walk-in | 15 |
| Standard with electric | 15 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 4 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
59 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Shelter 1 | Group Shelter Electric | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 20 amp | Yes / – | 40 / 10 | Yes | |||
| Group Shelter 2 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Pull-through | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | Yes / – | 40 / 8 | Yes | |||
| Group Shelter 3 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Partial | No | No / – | Lakefront | 50 / 6 | Yes | |||||
| Group Shelter 4 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Partial | No | 40 / 6 | Yes | |||||||
| Group Shelter 5 | Group Shelter Nonelectric | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Partial | No | 80 / 15 | Yes | ||||
| 016 | CHAM | Standard | Pull-through | 55 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | |||||
| 017 | CHAM | Standard | Pull-through | 72 | Paved | No | 8 / 2 | |||||
| 018 | CHAM | Standard | Back-in | 52 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | |||||
| 019 | CHAM | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | |||||
| 020 | CHAM | Standard | Back-in | 53 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 80 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites OF1, OF2, OF3, OF4 and 9 more are listed accessible |
Riana Campground hosts 52 campsites, 13 of which have electric and water hookups. Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are provided, as are picnic shelters, grills, lantern posts, and tent pads. A playground and dump station are located on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Espanola, NM, travel 30 miles north on US Highway 84. Turn west on to State Highway 96 and continue 1 mile to the Riana Campground entrance.
| Nearest town | Abiquiu, New Mexico |
| Coordinates | 36.2333° N, 106.4333° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedStone Angel Fall Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedMesa Juan Domingo Fall Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedGolondrino Rx
22 mi from the campground
- WildfireFrijoles
40 mi from the campground · 15,956 acres · 90% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Juniper Campground Dump Station ↗ | 31.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sierra ↗ | 46.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Land of Enchantment RV ↗ | 49.6 mi |
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Explore
Video
Riana- Abiquiu Lake Campground Review
Worth a stop
Northern New Mexico is full of beauty and history. The educational and historical Ghost Ranch is about 10 minutes from the park. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, San Pedro Wilderness, Cumbres Toltec Railroad, Chaco Canyon, and Bandelier National Monument are all nearby. The ski-town of Taos is just over an hour away, and colorful Santa Fe is an hour southeast, both with restaurants, shops, and museums.
- 7.5 miRio Chama Fishing ↗Fishing site
- 10.2 mi
Trails nearby
- 3.1 miPiedra Lumbre3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.2 miCanada Gonzales2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.5 miTsi'Pin1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Santa Fe National Forest.
- inSanta Fe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,681,851 acres
- 2.5 miCarson National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,592,477 acres
- 9.7 miChama River Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 47,035 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Fragrant Pinion pine, juniper, and sage cover the campsite, providing a distinct smell of northern New Mexico, but offering limited shade. Colorful rock formations surround the park. Visitors are awarded a panoramic view of the narrow mesa, Cerro Pedernal, locally known as "Pedernal." Famous American painter, Georgia O'Keefe, had her ashes scattered over its top.
Recreation
Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The fishing here is some of the finest in northern New Mexico. Visitors enjoy boating, water skiing, and hiking. Lake shore access for boat launching is 1 mile from the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Riana?
Sites at Riana are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Riana?
Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Riana have?
70 sites, including 24 standard sites without power, 15 walk-in sites, 15 standard sites with power, and 4 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Riana?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Riana have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Riana?
Flush toilets, showers, and drinking water are provided, as are picnic shelters, grills, lantern posts, and tent pads.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Riana?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riana. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Riana?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Riana?
Sites OF1, OF2, OF3, and OF4 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Riana?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Riana?
Abiquiu Lake offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Riana?
Abiquiu, New Mexico. Northern New Mexico is full of beauty and history.
Source: Getting there