Had a great stay over Memorial Day weekend. Super people, very quiet, friendly - a real gem…read more We'll be back.

Highly recommend. Clean amenities and friendly owners/ staff. Will stay again if ever passing…read morethrough. Made our stay easy and welcoming.

Diggin' It!…read more However, for full disclosure, we went rather late in the fishing season (mid July) for optimal fishing success! We stayed at El Vado Lake State Park, rolled in on a Saturday afternoon and there were a fair amount of campers there at that time. However, most were recreational boaters, skiing and such. But by Sunday night they rolled out and we damn near had the entire campground, and lake, to ourselves. It was awesome! During our weeklong stay we only caught about six keepers (small mouth bass), but tons of babies! Early Spring must be awesome fishing, and according to the nearby Ranger, right after the ice thaws it's amazing! Duly Noted! The campground is very nice with decent showers nearby, running water and each site has really nice sturdy covers to keep out of both the sun and rain. If I were to list a negative point it might be the fact that the bank is rather steep and rocky. So bank fishing isn't the greatest, but we plan on giving it another go earlier in the season. And so should you!

I was pleasantly surprised at this state park. The scenery is great! Unfortunately, there were no…read moretrees for shade, and no internet service, even with Verizon, although I did manage to snag a few minutes during my stay. I have heard of people using other roads to get there, but if you use 112, you should be fine. Photos - https://landcruisingadventure.blogspot.com/2019/07/el-vado-state-park-new-mexico.html

Beautiful place. Cold nights year round. Nightly Frost expected even in the warmest months of summerread more

We came up here and seen the established campgrounds had already been occupied and I really wasn't…read moreinterested in camping with neighbors. We drove a little ways in and sought at a clear space, slight slope, off of a dirt road. We walked in and foraged our spot. I definitely liked what we had found and carved out as our own. We stayed here one night unfortunately, I personally would have rather we stayed another few night but the husband likes to camp lakeside and the only place to do that really is at the west neighboring el vado/heron lake. We made wonderful memories here. I would definitely come back

Plenty of campsites. Campsites located along highway 95…read more Limited sites with electric. Lots of tent or single vehicles sites. Lake levels are low. Several hiking trails. Plenty of places for photos. Chama River below the dam is a good hike.

This place is great place for kayaking or canoeing! It's easy to get into the water and worth the…read moreeffort. The water isn't too choppy and there aren't many motorized boats on the water usually, except for some small pontoon boats. The rate for a single vehicle is $5 and there is an envelope and a lot you put the money in near the parking lot near the dam structure.

What a great store. What a great owner…read more What great staff. A group of us were camping in Colorado, and to my relief and delight, Fox Creek Co. was a mere 2 miles from our camps. Food. Gear. Snacks. Fishing licenses. Cool swag. What's not to love? We mainly needed ice. Like every day. Driving 45 minutes to Alamosa was NOT going to happen, PLUS we were really liking the Fox Creek Store. A few stand outs (for me) were the Fiah Stickers. Minnesota girl here so am always delighted to see a cool fish. ;) ICE. Sodas. Camping and fishing supplies. Facial tissues (for the New Area Allergies.) Grab an Amish Pie (or two. or 3. Can't remember if I ate 4 or 6?) A light and absolutely delicious pastry filled with fruit. I had Strawberry - rhubarb. I also had to get a big homemade apple cinnamon tear away bread. Yes... it had a nice drizzle of frosting. It was a great addition to breakfast and made a great snack. I think what really stood out for me though was The People. Steven, the owner, was often on-site and insisted on carrying the ice to the car. Nice guy. I mean, REALLY NICE GUY. And his family work the cash register and counter. I could go on and on about things I loved about the store but the bottom line is simple: nice people. Convenient. FAIR competition pricing. Thoughtful inventory. Propane. A dump station. And licenses. I will actually miss theu daily trip to Fox Creek now that I'm back in Arizona. Oh!!! You not only will be supporting a local small business, but local, independent artisans. One guy makes the flies. A woman makes beautiful jewelry. If you wander around, you'll see handmade boot cleaners, quality knives, and so much more. Not just 5 stars. 5 shooting stars for welcoming visitors, while providing friendly, topnotch customer service.

Found this in my mother in laws things. We love this game. Hope it is still available. This was…read morefrom about 40-50 years ago.

First, let me say, I hate giving negative reviews. However, if you're looking for a fishing guide…read morearound the Conejos, I'd look somewhere else. The store is nice, but we've paid some pretty decent money for 3 guided trips that were all less than great experiences! We won't do it again! One half day trip with a young man who took us to public water... gave very little guidance for flies to use, or where to cast. No fish were caught...and only one short take. So sorry to say, but there has to be a better bang for your buck!! I'll be looking for somewhere else to spend my money and time!

They know nothing about June in the upper reaches of the Conejos and creeks around Platoro.. Bugs…read moreare too big. The carry nothing under #20's. Wasted $100 and a day of fishing until we figured it out. San Juan tactics, Walked into the store. I was the only customer. 3 kids(?) were telling fish stories and ignored me for 10 minutes or so until I asked a question... They have the flies for the lower river. Otherwise, it's a waste of time and just disrespectful. No reason to darken their door again. Update: My buddy talked to the owner. He laughed and said "Oh well." We will never darken their door again. He's just a sales guy who knows nothing about his products. Cost us at least a day of fishing. We are a group of retired men fishing around the country. We spend a month or so at each location.. We will never be back. The arrogance is and continues to be stunning. The last review is from 6 years ago. Under new management? AVOID.

Great service and friendly. Very knowledgeable of the area and great fly selection.read more

Just arriving home in TX after a great trip that included Pagosa Springs, Williams Creek Angler and…read moreguide Dave Gravely. Never in that area of CO before and was hoping for a good time with my son in law at a time of year not that active normally. Dave not only knew exactly what fish were biting (salmon were just beginning their run - earlier than ever before), he was exceptional in every way, from guiding and patience to exceptional lunch! What a great day that became a true highlight for us. You can't wrong with WCA and especially Dave Gravely!

We went on a 4 hour horse trail ride with their popular and happy wrangler named Tony. A man that…read morereally loves his job. What a great, beautiful and fun ride we had. Looking forward to checking out their elk outfitting they offer. QVC Toni B.

Just finished a five-day horseback ride/packing fishing trip into the Weminuche Wilderness guided…read moreby San Juan Outfitting and it was a fantastic experience. Whether you're an experienced horseman or a novice like me it's an experience you'll never forget. The mountain scenery was beautiful, the camp was comfortable, the food was delicious, and the fishing just doesn't get any better. At one point I was pulling out a trout on every third or forth cast, wow! I could not have done anything like this on my own. San Juan Outfitting handled the logistics, and their knowledeable guide coached us through the entire trip, even advising on where and how to catch the fish. If this is something on your bucket list, like it was mine, or just wanting to fish a new fishing spot, or wanting to experience a new and fun adventure -San Juan Outfitting is your ticket. They delivered what they advertised (http://sanjuanoutfitting.com).

Rio Grande Del Norte is vast-there are many different areas to explore and various corners of this…read morenational monument that range from moderately trafficked to fairly remote. Taos.org has a great summary page of the different areas. https://taos.org/explore/landmarks/rio-grande-del-norte-national-monument/ I had done some further research after this overview and opted to visit the Wild Rivers area in the morning and the Rio Grande Gorge area later in the day after lunch back in Taos. Wild Rivers is about 50 minutes from Taos but a scenic drive. Once you are in the public lands, the scenery gets more and more amazing. In the Wild Rivers area, there's a visitor center (currently only open on weekends), a scenic byway with overlooks, campgrounds and hiking trails that take you down to the river. I opted to do the trail to Big Arsenic Springs. The byway was very well signed and there's day use parking that does have a self paid fee. Since it's a BLM administered park (federal) you can instead display your America the Beautiful National Parks pass. Amazing scenery of the river and surrounding canyons along the petroglyphs towards the end of the Big Arsenic trail. The hike I opted for was short (2.5 miles but with an 800 ft elevation gain on the way back up from the river.) The park does an amazing job maintaining the trails and the well graded switchbacks made it a pleasant hike. On the drive out, after my hike, I stopped at other scenic view points. Later in the day, I visited another section of the park, closer to Taos where you can walk across and take in vistas of the Rio Grande Gorge bridge. If you're visiting Taos and love the outdoors, a visit to this park is a must. It's quieter than your typical national parks with fewer amenities but still an awe inspiring outdoor adventure (without the crowds!)

We took an hour walk on the West Rim Trail that's part of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument…read morewhile visiting the Rio Grande bridge in late May 2023. The trail starts right at the parking lot and it's beautiful. Gorgeous views of the river too. Many bunnies that day.