Taos Junction Group Shelter

Orilla Verde Recreation Area — riverside, hiking

Location: Taos, NM, NM

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Taos Junction group area is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. There is no long a shelter at this location. The location is equipped with a concrete pad, picnic tables, and fire pit.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/taos-junction-group-shelter to be notified when sites open up.

Located in the scenic Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, this group shelter offers access to diverse recreational activities including boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Campers praise the beautiful, green setting and quiet weekday atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Barn Swallow, Townsend's Solitaire, Tropical House Gecko, Great Plains Ratsnake, and Eastern Patch-nosed Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Taos Junction Group Shelter: Reservable from 11AM day-of through 10AM next day on first-come first-served basis Concrete pad, picnic tables, and fire pit provided at shelter Scenic bridge crossing leads to the location; rough road conditions in first miles but improves if you continue straight

Skip Taos Junction Group Shelter if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at this location. Expecting a traditional shelter structure — only a concrete pad is present.

Best time to visit Taos Junction Group Shelter: Year-round — Group shelter available year-round on first-come first-served basis.

Nearby campgrounds: Rio Bravo Group Shelter (Taos, NM), Amole Canyon Group Shelter (Penasco, NM), Agua Piedra Campground (Vadito, NM), Santa Barbara Campground (Vadito, NM).