Chama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A steam locomotive pulling red passenger cars across a bridge over a forested valley.
A train with black smoke on a mountain track surrounded by greenery and trees.
A wooden building labeled "CHAMA" with a ticket office sign, a small staircase, and a brick chimney.
A black steam locomotive with the number 12918, labeled with technical specifications, traveling on tracks with a small building and trees in the background.
A steam locomotive numbered 482 at a railway station with a mountainous backdrop.
Elkhorn Lodge

Elkhorn Lodge

2 out of 5
2663 S HWY 84 Chama NM
The price is NZ$186 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$186
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (855 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly but after checking in I realized my room had mouse droppings all around it (bathroom, behind bed, in the closet). The office was closed and I didn’t trust the cleanliness of the rest of the hotel so I left around midnight for another place. Unfortunately, Elkhorn Lodge ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Elkhorn Lodge
Branding Iron Motel

Branding Iron Motel

2 out of 5
1511 Hwy 17 Chama NM
The price is NZ$176 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$176
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Rio Chama and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad ...
8/10 Very good! (304 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay here. The one thing I missed here was a microwave in the room. They had one in the office for our use and I was happy about that. Didn’t have a refrigerator but we have one we carry in the car. They were both real friendly and helpful. Would come back!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Branding Iron Motel
Chama River Bend Lodge

Chama River Bend Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2625 US 84/64 Chama NM
The price is NZ$251 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$251
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (456 reviews)
"The customer service team was amazing! They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure every issue was taken care of. They made us feel comfortable, cared for, and like family. The setting was peaceful and beautiful. We would highly recommend them to anyone."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Chama River Bend Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Downtown Main St.  Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Chama NM
Stay at this holiday home in Chama. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and Rio Chama are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews)
"Brian was an amazing host, he answered all messages within minutes. The house is awesome and full stocked!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.
The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.

The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.

Chama NM
Stay at this cabin in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Peñasco Amarillo is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"What a charming little cabin with a phenomenal view! So glad we stayed here versus a motel in Chama. The wildlife was excellent. We saw deer, turkey, elk and a coyote on the road to the house. They’ve done a very nice job with this property. Will definitely stay here again if we’re back in the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.
Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

Chama NM
Stay at this cabin in Chama. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"We did run low on things like trash bags, napkins, paper towels and toilet paper"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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