Farmington, New Mexico Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Farmington, New Mexico and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. 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 Farmington, New Mexico: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Animas River, New Mexico, Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park, 14 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Animas River, New Mexico, Farmington Whitewater Park, 5 miles away, class II+, 0.01 miles long. San Juan River, New Mexico, Navajo Dam to Four Corners, 14 miles away, class II, 50 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Animas River, Colorado, 32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs, 41 miles away, class III, 6.5 miles long. Animas River, Colorado, Purple Cliffs to State line, 35 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long. Dolores River, Colorado, Rico to McPhee Reservoir, 50 miles away, class II-III, 39 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Animas River, Colorado, Silverton to Tacoma, 64 miles away, class IV-V, 24.2 miles long. Animas River, Colorado, Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard, 55 miles away, class IV-V, 2.6 miles long. Canyon Creek, Colorado, to Animas River, 56 miles away, class V+, 3 miles long. Dolores River, Colorado, McPhee Reservoir to Dove Creek Pump Station, 69 miles away, class II-III, 19 miles long. Hermosa Creek, Colorado, Hermosa Park to US 550, 52 miles away, class IV-V, 24 miles long. Lime Creek, Colorado, 1st Gorge, 65 miles away, class V+, 3 miles long. Mineral Creek - South, Colorado, Above South Mineral Camp Ground, 72 miles away, class V+, 0.5 miles long. Piedra River, Colorado, Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge, 71 miles away, class II-IV, 12 miles long. Piedra River, Colorado, 1st Fork Bridge to Lower Piedra Campgound, 66 miles away, class III-V, 10 miles long. Piedra River, Colorado, Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation, 62 miles away, class II-III, 20 miles long. San Miguel River, Colorado, Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road, 73 miles away, class III, 7.3 miles long. Vallecito Creek, Colorado, 1 mile above Vallecito Campground, 66 miles away, class V+, 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Dolores River, Colorado, Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock, 80 miles away, class II-III+(IV), 28 miles long. Dolores River, Colorado, Slickrock to Bedrock, 93 miles away, class II+(III), 50 miles long. Henson Creek, Colorado, Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City, 95 miles away, class IV-V, 6.7 miles long. Lake Fork Gunnison River, Colorado, Lake City Town Run, 99 miles away, class III, 3.6 miles long. Navajo River, Colorado, Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence, 87 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio Blanco, Colorado, Highway 84 to San Juan River, 89 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. Rio Grande, Colorado, Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede, 93 miles away, class III-IV, 8 miles long. San Juan River, Colorado, Pagosa to Trujillo Road, 88 miles away, class II-III, 13.4 miles long. San Juan River, Colorado, Pagosa Springs Town Run, 91 miles away, class II-III, 1 miles long. San Juan River - East Fork, Colorado, East Fork to 160 Bridge, 99 miles away, class III-IV, 4 miles long. San Miguel River, Colorado, BB 36 Road to Green Truss Bridge, 86 miles away, class III, 5.2 miles long. San Miguel River, Colorado, Norwood Bridge to Green Truss Bridge, 83 miles away, class III, 16 miles long. Uncompahgre River, Colorado, Ouray to KOA campground, 95 miles away, class V+, 2.2 miles long. Navajo River, New Mexico, Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border, 91 miles away, class II, 20 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 Farmington, New Mexico: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Durango, Colorado, 45 miles, vertical drop 2029 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Wolf Creek, Colorado, 85 miles, vertical drop 1604 feet Silverton, Colorado, 73 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Telluride, Colorado, 74 miles, vertical drop 3530 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Crested Butte, Colorado, 148 miles, vertical drop 3062 feet Powderhorn, Colorado, 133 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico, 147 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 143 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Ski Copper, Colorado, 192 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Monarch, Colorado, 184 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 164 miles, vertical drop 2010 feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 3635 feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 3267 feet Buttermilk, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 2030 feet Snowmass, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 4406 feet Vail, Colorado, 197 miles, vertical drop 3450 feet Beaver Creek, Colorado, 197 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet Sunrise Park, Arizona, 175 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Red River, New Mexico, 182 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 178 miles, vertical drop 1055 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 Farmington, New Mexico: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Farmington, New Mexico Aztec Ruins National Monument, 19 miles El Malpais National Monument, 90 miles El Morro National Monument, 89 miles Hovenweep National Monument, 51 miles Mesa Verde National Park, 37 miles Yucca House National Monument, 37 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