Chama Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A steam locomotive pulling red passenger cars across a bridge over a forested valley.
A train with black smoke on a mountain track surrounded by greenery and trees.
A wooden building labeled "CHAMA" with a ticket office sign, a small staircase, and a brick chimney.
A black steam locomotive with the number 12918, labeled with technical specifications, traveling on tracks with a small building and trees in the background.
A steam locomotive numbered 482 at a railway station with a mountainous backdrop.
Branding Iron Motel

Branding Iron Motel

2 out of 5
1511 Hwy 17 Chama NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$144 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$144
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Popular attractions Rio Chama and Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad ...
8/10 Very good! (320 reviews)
"Excellent small village motel. Very clean. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Branding Iron Motel
Elkhorn Lodge

Elkhorn Lodge

2 out of 5
2663 S HWY 84 Chama NM
The price is AU$146 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$146
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Elkhorn Lodge
Chama River Bend Lodge

Chama River Bend Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2625 US 84/64 Chama NM
The price is AU$205 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$205
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (461 reviews)
"Very comfortable accommodations. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. We had a minor glitch at check in, However , the staff worked diligently for 15 minutes and got the situation resolved. Very impressed with their calm demeanor working through this issue. . Highly recommend Chama River Lodge."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Chama River Bend Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Downtown Main St.  Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.

Chama NM
Stay at this holiday home in Chama. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and Rio Chama are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (212 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay, it was a very comfortable house for 7 people. Great location, we were able to walk to the train and around town.We would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Downtown Main St. Views of the Cumbres pass. Walk to the train, shops & dining.
The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.

The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.

Chama NM
Stay at this cabin in Chama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attraction Peñasco Amarillo is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Absolutely 10/10!!! Would highly recommend and absolutely will be back!!"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

The GETAWAY nestled in the Brazos Cliffs near the river.
Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico

Chama NM
Stay at this cabin in Chama. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"We did run low on things like trash bags, napkins, paper towels and toilet paper"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Beautiful log-sided cabin in scenic Chama, New Mexico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Chama attractions