Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Taos, NM
A steel bridge 650 feet above the river, crossing a canyon cut into the flat sagebrush plain.
- Nearest town
- Taos, NM
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 36.4760, -105.7330
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- NADM RV CommunityMotorhome stopover5 mi from Rio Grande Gorge BridgeMotorhomesElectricity
- MontosoCampsite13 mi from Rio Grande Gorge BridgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Little ArsenicCampsite14 mi from Rio Grande Gorge BridgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Big ArsenicCampsite14 mi from Rio Grande Gorge BridgeTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Twining CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
- Angel Fire RV ResortMotorhome stopover24 mi from Rio Grande Gorge BridgeMotorhomesElectricity
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is in Taos, NM, at GPS 36.4760, -105.7330. It is about 18 mi from Questa.
Can you camp near Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is NADM RV Community, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 48 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: High Road to Taos.
What is there to see near Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?
Places worth a stop nearby: Taos Pueblo (11 mi), Wild Rivers Recreation Area (13 mi), Eagle Nest Lake State Park (26 mi) and Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park (26 mi).
When is the best time to visit Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)