Alamogordo, New Mexico Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Alamogordo, New Mexico and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Alamogordo, New Mexico: Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Pecos River, New Mexico, Pecos to Tecolotito, 143 miles away, class II-III, 44 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Jemez River, New Mexico, Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo, 166 miles away, class -blank-, 50 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir, 163 miles away, class III, 24 miles long. Rio Santa Cruz, New Mexico, Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir, 171 miles away, class IV-V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Gila River, New Mexico, Forest Road 809 to Redrock, 195 miles away, class II-III+, 18 miles long. Gila River, New Mexico, Visitor to Mogollan Creek, 178 miles away, class II-III, 39 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande, 183 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Monastary to Big Eddy, 199 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Rio Embudo, New Mexico, Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75, 183 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 5 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge, 196 miles away, class III-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant, 186 miles away, class III, 5 miles long. Rio Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama, 187 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico, to Taos Junction Bridge, 192 miles away, class V+, 3.5 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Blue River, Arizona, Blue Crossing to Forest Service Road 475, 237 miles away, class IV-V, 34 miles long. Gila River, Arizona, Virden to US Route 666, 238 miles away, class -blank-, 53 miles long. San Francisco River, Arizona, Alma to Clifton, 232 miles away, class -blank-, 40 miles long. Conejos River, Colorado, Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos, 244 miles away, class II-IV, 6.4 miles long. Navajo River, Colorado, Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence, 242 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio Blanco, Colorado, Highway 84 to San Juan River, 247 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. Navajo River, New Mexico, Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border, 240 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Red River, New Mexico, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge, 205 miles away, class IV+, 14 miles long. Rio Brazos, New Mexico, above Corkins Lodge, 220 miles away, class V+, 14.5 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Chama to Los Ojos, 222 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir, 205 miles away, class I-III, 33 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Los Ojos to El Vado Lake, 218 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Rio de los Brazos, New Mexico, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama, 218 miles away, class I-III, 9 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos, 226 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico, 227 miles away, class V+, 8.8 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail, 224 miles away, class II-III, 24 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground, 215 miles away, class II-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail, 210 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge, 204 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. San Antonio River, New Mexico, Lagunitas to Los Pinos, 223 miles away, class II-III, 20 miles long. San Francisco River, New Mexico, Lower San Francisco Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona, 228 miles away, class II, 40 miles long. San Francisco River, New Mexico, San Francisco to Pleasanton, 212 miles away, class II-III, 40 miles long. Alamito Creek, Texas, Casa Piedra to FM 170, 227 miles away, class III-IV, 23 miles long. Rio Grande, Texas, Redford to Colorado Canyon, 241 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Alamogordo, New Mexico: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Ski Apache, New Mexico, 28 miles, vertical drop 1900 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Sandia Peak, New Mexico, 137 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 169 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 183 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 197 miles, vertical drop 2077 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Red River, New Mexico, 212 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Ski Areas 250 to 300 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Wolf Creek, Colorado, 255 miles, vertical drop 1604 feet Durango, Colorado, 280 miles, vertical drop 2029 feet Silverton, Colorado, 297 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Sunrise Park, Arizona, 261 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Alamogordo, New Mexico: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Guadalupe Mountains National Park, 99 miles Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 97 miles White Sands National Monument, 12 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Alamogordo, New Mexico Bandelier National Monument, 169 miles Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 111 miles El Malpais National Monument, 190 miles Fort Union National Monument, 182 miles Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, 171 miles Petroglyph National Monument, 141 miles Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 163 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to New Mexico Rivers