Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10382450
When Rio Bravo Group Shelter reopens
Rio Bravo Group Shelter's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
6
Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 161 open for online reservation · 15 reserved · 7 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
12% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 161 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online12%
Open site-nights161 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 176
Weekday openings95
Weekend openings66
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 95 fall on weekdays and 66 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 site is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 site is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| Rio Bravo Group Shelter Overnight | 161 |
This site currently has 161 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
161 open site-nights across 1 site at Rio Bravo Group Shelter, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 27 at site Rio Bravo Group Shelter Overnight.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Bravo Group Shelter Overnight | Not recorded | None | 161 | 143 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +149 more |
About Rio Bravo Group Shelter
Overview
Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM on the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.
Recreation
Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.
Facilities
Rio Bravo can accommodate a group of 40 visitors with 10 picnic tables and 3 grills. This site has electricity. There are no RV hook ups at this site. In addition to the group shelter, there is a full bathroom with running water, sinks, showers, and flushable toilets. This shelter and restroom meet ADA requirements. Parking is allowed in the front of the group shelter across the road in the large parking areas. A maximum of 15 vehicles are allowed with the cost of the group shelter. Parking must NOT interfere with other visitors and must not be at the other individual’s campsites unless the additional site is paid is purchased. Camping must be confined to the group shelter area and must not spill over into individual sites. There is a small boat launch at the camp ground where boats/rafts must be carried to (vehicles can not back down the ramp). Responsible party should check in with the camp host upon arrival.
Natural Features
Rio Bravo Group Shelter is located in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. The group shelter is located along the Rio Grande with boat access to the river. The group shelter is available year-round on a first-come first-served basis. The shelter is reservable from 11AM the day of a reservation until 10AM the following day.
Nearby Attractions
Rio Bravo is near river, hiking, and climbing access points within the Gorge. Other attractions nearby include the historic town of Taos, having restaurants and the conveniences of a small town, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Taos Pueblo (please check Taos Pueblo for hours or operation, prices, and visitation requirements), and a variety of vineyards and a brewery located in the Embudo Valley.
1 monitored siteNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontFire pitsMax party 40
Getting there
Nm-570, Carson, NM 87517575-758-8851
Accessible SwimmingBikingBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingCultural ActivitiesDay Use AreaGuided Interpretive WalksHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteKayakingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingPaddle BoatingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingRaftingRanger StationRock ClimbingSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater AccessWater ActivitiesWater SportsWhitewater RaftingWildlife ViewingWinery Tours
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10382450 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10382450 · Rio Bravo Group Shelter · Carson NM4 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Rio Bravo Group Shelter?
Reservations for Rio Bravo Group Shelter are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 161 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (88%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Rio Bravo Group Shelter?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Rio Bravo Group Shelter?
4 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 6 at site Rio Bravo Group Shelter Overnight. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Rio Bravo Group Shelter?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Rio Bravo Group Shelter?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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