Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Nature reserve in Rio Arriba County, US.
The Rio Grande carves through volcanic basalt flows and ash, creating an 800-foot deep gorge within the 242,555-acre protected area.
The area contains numerous petroglyphs and prehistoric dwelling sites, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Archaic period.
The lands hold great significance for Jicarilla Apache, Utes, Taos Pueblo, and Picuris Pueblo communities who inhabited this region.
Five campgrounds offer facilities for outdoor activities, with access through paved highways and two Bureau of Land Management visitor centers.
The monument includes the Rio San Antonio Wilderness and Cerro del Yuta Wilderness, designated in 2019 through federal conservation legislation.
Location: Rio Arriba County
Operator: Bureau of Land Management
GPS coordinates: 36.64023,-105.71945
Latest update: March 7, 2025 16:25
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