Colorado whitewater - Piedra River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Archuleta County Archuleta county, Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     20 miles   The Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation stretch of Piedra River in Archuleta County is 20 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Durango it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack     your sleeping bag too. The natural beauty of Archuleta County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The river winds through the San Juan and Jemez Mountains and you get great scenery. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Piedra River are pretty good. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area:   Summertime at Piedra River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 40's. Highs during the winter are commonly in the 30's; night lows at Piedra River all through the wintertime ordinarily fall into the 0's. Piedra River gets very little rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most, and June is when it's the driest. A good place close to Piedra River is Pine Tree Canyon. Piedra River, Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 20 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.11259 Longitude: -107.38421 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.07239 Longitude: -107.40551 Paddler input for Piedra River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piedra River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: IGNACIO 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Keyah Grande Resort, Pagosa Springs 17 miles away Keyah Grande - An exclusive getaway. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piedra River.   Whitewater Near Piedra River: Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 10 miles long (1st Fork Bridge to Lower Piedra Campgound) Piedra River, Hinsdale/ Archuleta County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Upper Piedra Campground to 1st Fork Bridge) Vallecito Creek, La Plata County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) San Juan River, Archuleta County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 13.4 miles long (Pagosa to Trujillo Road) Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence) Rio Blanco, Archuleta County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Highway 84 to San Juan River) San Juan River, Archuleta County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Pagosa Springs Town Run)   Ski Areas Near Piedra River: Durango, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 45 miles away, 400 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 47 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 56 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 96 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 102 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 104 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 107 miles away, 1171 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piedra River: Keyah Grande Resort, Pagosa Springs , 17 miles away Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 24 miles away Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs , 24 miles away Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 24 miles away Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piedra River: Pinon Park Campground and RV Resort, Arboles, 4 miles away Navajo, Arboles, 9 miles away Lower Piedra Campground, Archuleta County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Piedra River: Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway, Hinsdale County , 10 miles away Devil Mountain Trail, Archuleta County , 14 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Archuleta County , 17 miles away Piedra Stock Trail, Archuleta County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Piedra River: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 43 miles away