Elkhorn Lodge

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

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Outdoor banquet area
Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette
Lobby
Standard Cabin, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Exterior

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 within 3 miles (5 km) of Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad and 20 miles (32 km) of Carson National Forest.

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 - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Elk Horn Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Santy's Taco Shop - ‬18 min walk

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Squishy feel floor. Old mildew smell in staircase going to room. Shelf in bathroom and patio door needed repairs. Light in bathroom flickered. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Road trip

Last minute trip on my motorcycle to check out the area and booked a room at the Elkhorn Lodge. Great experience and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita V

Disliked: Staff & service

Ok

We needed a king size bed...they only had it on 2nd floor which we have a hard time going up the stairs. Had to settle for 2 bed queen which only one bed was used. Did not sleep comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old fashioned drive up to the door motel with a gravel parking lot. There was no AC but none was needed in the mountains, even in August. It is minutes away from the Cumbres & Toltec train station. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet place to stay

Older facility, but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES, SHAKER HEIGHTS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room with great atmosphere and pleasant quirks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beverly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Vintage decor, comfy bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin itself was fine. Dirty old dishes, coffee grounds from the last occupant still in coffee pot, WiFi never worked despite “it will be on in an hour” from staff. Shampoo and soap dispenser in shower both broken. Front desk staff said will bring soap to me… didn’t happen. Room didn’t have microwave, they brought me one. Didn’t work. Generous with two stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoors!! Allows pets, comfortable beds. The only recommendation would be chairs inside room would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating and picturesque location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ready

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite and friendly staff. Beautiful grounds. Stream, walking trails, good highway access without traffic noise. Will stay again next trip.
Rio Chama behind lodge
One of the RV and camping areas behind the lodge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sawyer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Licinda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel would have been a great place back in the 1960s. Come 2025 a lot of upkeep and updating is needed. Our flooring felt like it was going to fall in, bathrooms needed to be updated. The room had an odor that you could not do away with. No air conditioning although we did have a big fan.. I have a hard time with the 8.4 rating on this property. If it had been refundable we would’ve declined.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Casita

We stayed in one of the mobile homes (47). It was very clean. The rooms were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice, quiet, clean rooms, nice patio. Reasonable price. Really nice office guy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirk

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the clean room and the balcony. Loved the 3 lock system on the doors. Dislikes: the bed linens were not clean and the comforter was filthy. No AC, the dispensers in the shower did not work. Run down for the price. The part that takes the cake (from a professional electrician), is the power sketchy. Every time you try and use the microwave, the power dips really bad- a potential fire hazard! It was a really quiet place over all, lots of shade and didn't have to deal with barking dogs and loud neighbors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025