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Texas_Two_Stepp's avatar
Jul 29, 2016

Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument, NM

Interested in camping there third week of August. I've done a search and no information as far size of spots and wiggle room to back in. Tried calling visitor center
Need to know if our 33foot fifth wheel will fit in any of the campgrounds. We have solar panels and large tanks so hookups are not needed. Any information will be appreciated.

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  • I live a few miles from the campground. You won't have any problem with size. Google earth it for pics, & use the measure tool for each site.
  • from the BLM page for the area:
    "A total of 5 campgrounds are located at the Wild Rivers area. All of the campgrounds are equipped with tables, grills, drinking water, and restroom facilities. One of the camping areas requires hiking down into the gorge where 16 primitive campsites are located. There are 2 large group camping sites. All together there are 40 campsites available.

    Orilla Verde has seven campgrounds, each with tables, fire grills and restrooms. Four of the campgrounds also have drinking water and shelters. Pilar and Rio Bravo campgrounds offer RV campsites with water and electric hookups (no sewer). Pay showers are also available at Rio Bravo campground. There is a 14-day stay limit. A maximum of 8 people are allowed per campsite and a maximum of two vehicles. Individual campsite checkout time is 10:00 a.m. Group shelters are available by reservation. Each group shelter accommodates up to 40 people. Group shelter checkout time is 11:00 a.m."
    No length info found on BLM site.

    from Recreation.gov:
    contact info for Orilla Verde Rec Area, including phone & e-mail
    link
    contact info for Wild Rivers Rec Area, including phone & e-mail
    link
    no length info found on Recreation.gov

    Campendium (my current favorite site to search for campgrounds) gives length limit for Orilla Verde as 30 feet at Arroyo Hondo camp. Some Wild Rivers camps have length limit listed, some don't. 32 ft. is given as the limit for Cebolla Mesa, but I've been there and do not think I would recommend it for your rig.

    Try calling or e-mailing the person listed on the contact links given above.