Big Arsenic
20 mi · ~0.4 h from Taos
$7/night
About
The RÍo Grande del Norte National Monument is comprised of rugged, wide-open plains at an average elevation of 7,000 feet, dotted by volcanic cones, and cut by steep canyons with rivers tucked away in their depths. The RÍo Grande carves an 800-foot-deep gorge through layers of volcanic basalt flows and ash. Among the volcanic cones in the Monument, Ute Mountain is the highest, reaching to 10,093 feet. This area has attracted human activity since prehistoric times. Evidence of ancient use is found throughout the area in the form of petroglyphs, prehistoric dwelling sites, and many other types o
Amenities
- Full hookupNot available
- Pull-through sitesNot available
- Tent sitesAvailable
- WiFiNot available
- ShowersNot available
- LaundryNot available
- PoolNot available
- Pet friendlyNot available
- Dump stationNot available
- Big-rig friendlyNot available
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