The maps found on this page are only for the Albuquerque, Chama, and Rio Grande meeting areas. For all other meeting locations please call 800-983-7756 or email us at kwgs@knownworldguides.com for information.

From Albuquerque(View Map)

Take Interstate-25 North from Albuquerque towards Santa Fe. Exit on the 599 Santa Fe Relief Route heading north to Toas.

In the Town of Espanola (Approx 20 miles north from Santa Fe) Rio Grande trips continue forward following the signs to TAOS on NM HWY 68. Rio Chama trips turn left and continue North on US HWY 84/285.

Rio Grande Trips(View Map)

From Taos:
Take NM HWY 68 south (Paseo del Pueble Sur) 16 miles south of Taos to the Rio Grande Gorge. Drive to the appropriate meeting location for your river trip.

From Santa Fe:
Take US HWY 285 north (St. Francis drive) to Espanola. Continue toward NM HWY 68 towards Taos. (HWY 285 turns off, FOLLOW SIGNS TO TAOS).

Time to Drive:
It is appox. 22 miles to Espanola and another 20-30 miles to the meeting points. It takes approx. 1 hr to get to river in AM. It takes approx. 1.25 hrs to get to river in PM.

Rio Chama Trips(View Map)

To arrive at Bode's General Store will take you approx. 1hr + North out of Santa Fe on HWY 84/285.

Directions: It should only take 25 mins to arrive in Espanola from Santa Fe. Make the left turn in Espanola continuing on HWY 84/285. Continue on HWY 84/285 and do not turn right onto HWY 285 as it spilts off 84. Abiquiu is another 15 miles further up Hwy 84 Known World Guides.

NOTE: Auto break-ins are not uncommon at river parking sites. The BLM and Outfitters are doing everything possible to eliminate these criminals from the river corridor. Please do not leaave valuables in plain sight, lock everything in the trunk, and don't bring valuables with you if at all necessary. Known World Guides will not be responsible of a break-in occurs.