Riana - Abiquiu Lake
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2023

Clean well-laid out CoE campground

General: 54-site campground in four loops; the Pedernal Loop has water and electric hookups, the Chama and Puerco Loops do not and there is a walk-in tent site loop. There is also overflow camping. 

Site Quality: Sites appeared to be mostly level (at least in the Pedernal loop); most were paved but a few were gravel. Most were back in, but some were pull-through. There are two ADA-accessible sites in the Pedernal Loop. Many have reservoir views. Site 14 has a generous-sized paved driveway. Completing the site is a lantern hook, BBQ, and covered picnic table. Too bad it was so darn windy that we could not enjoy these amenities. There was also a garbage can at the end of each site but no recycling that I saw. If you do not need hookups, sites 34 and 39 (in the Puerco loop) provide excellent water views. 

Bath/Shower House: Basic with two shower stalls, two toilets, and one sink. Very clean. There are also very clean vault toilets located throughout the campground. Did not use the shower so cannot comment on how well it works. 

Activities: The Abiquiu Lake Vista Trail is a 4-mile hike and bike stacked-looped trail (so you can add or duplicate interconnected loops). Boating access is one mile away. Fishing is also popular. There is also a volleyball net and a very nice modern playground. We were there at the end of April, so it was very quiet (which is the way we like it). Shout out to great camp hosts – we were greeted upon arrival and they made sure we didn’t have any questions or concerns. For $16, this is affordable but with the senior pass, $8 is a bonafide bargain!

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  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Riana - Abiquiu Lake by Lee D., November 27, 2023