Rio San Antonio Wilderness
Rio San Antonio Wilderness is an 8,120-acre wilderness area in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It rises from about 7,982 to 8,755 ft. The nearest town is Antonito, 5.9 miles away in a straight line.
Rio San Antonio Wilderness map
Rio San Antonio Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Antonito, CO is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Rio San Antonio Wilderness is about 8,755 ft, and its lowest about 7,982 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Rio San Antonio Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLM | 8,120 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | BLM Taos Field Office, 575-758-8851 |
Getting to Rio San Antonio Wilderness
- Antonito, CO is the nearest town, 5.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
- Access roads named on the area's wilderness.net page: Forest Road.
Position, roads and vehicle notes: wilderness.net page for Rio San Antonio Wilderness, accessed 2026-09-30. Roads and conditions change; check with the managing office before driving in.
Public lands next to Rio San Antonio Wilderness
- BLM unitRio San Antonio Wilderness lies inside Río Grande Del Norte National Monument.
- National forestRio San Antonio Wilderness borders Carson National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in New Mexico
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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