Elkhorn Lodge

2.0 star property
Lodge near Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama

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Exterior
Premier Mobile Home | Living area
Standard Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby
Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2663 S HWY 84, Chama, NM, 87520
  • Place, Rio Chama
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Heron Lake State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Queen (Pet Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard King (Pet Friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Queen

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Queen Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Two Double Cabin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Four Double Cabin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Double Beds

Standard Three Double Cabin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Mi Casita Mobile Home

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Family Cabin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Futon

Deer Crossing Mobile Home

  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Queen Cabin

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Chama

On river.You'll be 2.5 mi (4 km) from Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad with a stay at this Chama lodge.

What's nearby

  • Rio Chama - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chama Church of Christ - 4 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - 4 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Heron Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 29.9 km
  • El Vado Lake State Park - 37 min drive - 44.0 km

Getting around

  • Alamosa, CO (ALS-San Luis Valley Regional) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rio Chama Coffee And Espresso Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fina's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪My Mom And Dad's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elkhorn Lodge

Lodge near Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in Chama
As a guest of Elkhorn Lodge, you'll find a library, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands. WiFi is free in public spaces. Elkhorn Lodge also features a picnic area and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Elkhorn Lodge was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chama lodge.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1960
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Elkhorn Lodge offers 35 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Library
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Elkhorn Lodge.

Property is also known as

Elkhorn Lodge
Elkhorn Chama
Elkhorn Hotel Chama
Elkhorn Lodge Lodge
Elkhorn Lodge Chama
Elkhorn Lodge Lodge Chama

Elkhorn Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 760 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve driven by this charming log cabin and log motel room resort on the Chama River many times on my way to Santa Fe over the past few years and always wished that I had time to spend a night there. That opportunity finally occurred a couple of days ago and I made a last minute reservation to spend one night. My years of imagining a stay were not disappointed: the office staff at check-in were friendly and helpful - even offering me a bottle of cream from the office refrigerator to use for my early morning coffee, saying “Just leave it in your mini-fridge and we’ll get it in the morning.” - and took the time to suggest a walk down to the path to the river if I had time (I took the time and it was beautiful). My room was spotlessly clean, charmingly rustic but well-appointed, and cozily warm despite freezing temperatures overnight. I hope that I’m able to stop here again for a longer stay and maybe try out one of the cabins. In the meantime, thanks for a lovely overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This review is for the hotel portion, room 33 only. I didnt see any other rooms or cabins. The room is very run down. It smelled like mold, had sticky drops if something on the bathroom floor, electrical outlets didnt work, lights kept flickering (electrical not bulb issue), and I could hear some kind of critter eating something on or in the building in the hallway most of the night. I would recommend an investment by the owners into fixing and remodeling. I do not recommend staying in that room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Mac

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unsafe. Lighting brightened and dimmed indicating substandard wiring. Very dark at top of stairs, had to use flashlight to see keyhole. GFCI receptacle in bathroom lost power when light switch turned off indicating GFCI wired wrong. Should not be wired through light, should be dedicated circuit to comply with code. Section of wall had been removed in stairwell appeared someone working on plumbing or something. Person that check us in was dirty. Appeared to be maintenance man. Very dirty hands etc. Main door deadbolt inoperative, thumb latch on knob only locked for security. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

victor

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This was about average for Chama, I’d guess. Old facilities, towels torn and frayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable but room had no cups for drinking and no hair dryer. First hotel room we’ve stayed in that didn’t have drinking cups and a hair dryer. It was also more expensive then most rooms we book.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was opened in 1951 and nothing has been done to it since.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The electrical was old, worn out and dangerous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy. The walk to the river was short and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
My room smells funky. As soon as I opened the door the smell slapped me in the face.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful area. Our room are old and worn down. The lamp shade was crushed and chairs are soooo old. The shower curtain is old. The knob on shower fell off. The place is super cute and would be so nice with a little money put into it... updates and nicer furniture/bedding/decor/etc. The staff is very nice and helpful and pleasant. We interacted briefly with 3 different people and all were nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Rooms were clean and safe, but showing their age a bit. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking lot needs better lighting.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcelino

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was still coffee in the coffee pot from the person who stayed in the room before us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Berenda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

JOHNNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was easy right in front of cabin. Cabin however, was only one step above outdoor camping. Be prepared for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place right on the Chama river. Great fishing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was nice and close to everything..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t stay there! So they said they would refund me the $441 for the 3 nights I was going to stay and I left! Instead of refunding they charged me another $441! The couch was super old and falling apart. The light fixture for the kitchen was in the floor. The rugs were worn and dirty. The room and bathroom were not clean. The bedding was awful. I’d rather sleep in my truck than in that terrible place which is what I did! Beware
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to fishing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025