There is plenty of outdoor recreation available in the area year-round, including a couple of trail riding stables, fishing, game hunting and fishing, hiking and just overall sight-seeing. Rio Chama and Rio Brazos offer challenging white-water for rafters and kayakers. Snowmobiling, xc-skiing and snowshoeing are popular in the winter.
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, station is in the center of town on Hwy 17, +1 575 756-2151 or +1 888 286-2737, (http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/). One of the main attractions of the town. The narrow-gauge railroad runs into the high country near Cumbres Pass, through scenic Toltec Gorge, and on to its opposite terminus at tiny Antonito, Colorado. Tour options range from half-way trips to and from a station near the Gorge delicious, all-you-can-eat lunch is provided to round trips to Antonito, with return on either rail or bus. For information and reservations, which are recommended, as the train fills up during summer weekends.
Cumbres Pass
Becomes a wonderland for nordic skiers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers during the winter, owing to the high snowfall that this part of the colorado plateau usually receives. snowpack is variable year to year, but is usually satisfactory from december through february.
Sargent Wildlife Area
During the spring/summer/fall there are numerous hiking trails throughout the area. Check out the Sargent Wildlife Area at the north end of Pine Ave., two streets west of Chama's main street which is Terrace Ave. The main trail ends in Chromo, Colorado.
Chama Chili Ski Classic
The Chama Chili Ski Classic, e-mail: [email protected], (http://www.chamaski.com). is held over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend each year.
Chama Days
Weekend is traditionally the most popular weekend in town. held on the first weekend in august, chama days consists of a weekend of nightlife several dances a night, sports 2 day rodeo, basketball tournament, softball tournament, and family events carnival, kids games and pet parade.
El Vado Lake
And heron lake, both southwest of town, are scenic reservoirs with opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and some boating.