The best available hotels & places to stay near Chama

Here at the Chama River Bend Lodge we have been building relationships since 1989! Nestled on a spacious five-acre partial on the banks of the Chama River, you will find breathtaking views of the San Juan mountain range and Chama Peak. We are conveniently located to meet your recreational, sight seeing, camping, and vacation needs in every season. Winter offers excellent cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, a hot air balloon rally, and ice fishing on the Rio Chamita, as well as nearby El Vado and Heron lakes. Summer promises mild but beautiful weather for an exciting ride aboard the Cumbres Toltec steam train, or camping, fishing, horseback riding, and excursions through nearby wildlife reserves. The Chama River Bend Lodge offers both rooms and cabins to accommodate your party's reservation needs. All accommodations are smoke-free and have a private entrance, private bath, air-conditioning, refrigerator, and a coffee maker. After a long, fun-filled day in the woods, relax under the stars in our outdoor hot tub, or enjoy s'mores and conversation cozied around a fire-pit near the river. We hope you will choose the Chama River Bend Lodge as your next destination for vacation, family reunions, group gatherings, a weekend getaway, a wedding or any special occasion--we sincerely look forward to serving you. Pet friendly in CABINS only! No Pets in Rooms

See why so many travelers make Chama Trails Inn their hotel of choice when visiting Chama. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the inn. If you are driving to Chama Trails Inn, free parking is available. With 4 restaurants within walking distance, it is the perfect place for travelers who are tired of driving! Otherwise, you may want to venture into town to one of the many amazing establishments Chama has to offer. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Chama Trails Inn.

Nestled in the Rio Chama valley at the Southern tip of the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, the Branding Iron Motel welcomes you from May to October and offers the comforts of home delivered with exceptional Southwestern hospitality. From our unrivaled location, hear the engineer’s whistle announcing the arrival and departure of trains from the historic Chama depot on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Step back-in-time into our cozy rooms for retrospection of how things used to be, with value you can appreciate, comfort you can feel, and prices you can afford. We are very excited as we renovate this Gem near the Río Chama with a true "retro" feel and look for your immediate comfort and enjoyment. The property is a landmark at the "Y" intersection of Highways 84, 64, and 17 in beautiful Chama, New Mexico since 1958. Under new ownership since late 2021, we continue the Y Motel's legacy with an interior fresh look and furnishings of our 13 exceptionally clean rooms; five with kitchenettes that are a favorite for weary Continental Divide Trail hikers, eager big-game hunters, and visitors for over 50 years. The Y Motel is in proximity to diners, hardware and grocery store across the street to resupply and recharge your stay, and laundry facilities nearby in beautiful Chama. We sincerely hope you will choose The Y Motel as your next destination for your vacation getaway. We are proud of the efforts achieved so far to bring you a comfortable night's sleep and stay. To date we have deep-cleaned all rooms, installed ceiling fans, new queen beds, some rooms with twin bunk beds, bedding, linens, and pillows. We've added mini-fridges/full-size fridges (kitchenettes), microwaves, self serve coffee pots, lamps, bar height tables and bar stools (most rooms), and hair dryers to all rooms. All rooms are equipped with Direct TV with sports package coming in June 2022. Fiber Optic internet is currently in installation phase with a projected completion date of mid to late May 2022. We've also implemented contactless check-in for your convenience. You won't be disappointed! We look forward to serving you! Chama is a Gateway City for the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Coalition. The CDT is considered to be the "Crown Jewel" among its sisters: The Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail. Congress established the CDT in 1978, stretching 3100 miles across the US Rocky Mountain States. The Y Motel is abuzz in the Spring and Summer months with brave and road-weary souls who conquer the trail; outdoor enthusiasts, and many Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad visitors. Fall and Winter bring hunters, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers alike into our cozy rooms. A hot air balloon rally and snowmobile poker run accentuate our winter skies and mountain slopes. Holidays are very active, with the Chama Chile Classic Ski Race during Martin Luther King, Jr holiday, the largest 4" of July fireworks display in Northern New Mexico, and for Chama Days Festival and Parade in August that brings softball teams and vendors from across the state.

Surround yourself with nature at the Elkhorn Lodge, a riverside cabin retreat in Northern New Mexico located on the Chama River. From hiking, hunting, fishing or just unwinding in the outdoors, our expansive and secluded property is the perfect place to begin your adventure, and time has proven it-we've been open for over seventy years. On our property, we have plenty of space for outdoor entertainment and grilling, a pavilion that's perfect for events, and two corrals for guests with larger animals. As for accommodations, whether staying in one of our motel rooms, private cabins or perhaps your own secluded mobile home, each is comfortable and well-equipped for an effortless visit. Elkhorn Lodge is located 2.5 miles from Boxcar Cafe, 2.7 miles from Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, 3.8 miles from Edward Sargeant Wildlife Management and 43 miles from Ghost Ranch.