New Mexico whitewater - Animas River, San Juan County San Juan county, Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     25 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Mexico is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park section of Animas River is 25 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of New Mexico and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled     as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Farmington it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Visiting Aztec Ruins National Monument is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. High temperatures at Animas River all through the summertime are in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 40's. The winter brings   highs down to the 30's, and night lows during the wintertime for Animas River tend to be in the 0's. Around Animas River you don’t get a lot of rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is June. Animas River, Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 25 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.9333 Longitude: -107.8938 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.71289 Longitude: -108.22081 Paddler input for Animas River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Animas River, New Mexico Local climate location: FORT LEWIS 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. SUPER 8 MOTEL - FARMINGTON EAST, Farmington 7 miles away The Super 8 Motel, Farmington East offers many amenities and is located close to area attractions. Our amenities include Free High Speed Internet Access, Complimentary SuperStart Plus Breakfast, and ... SUPER 8 MOTEL - BLOOMFIELD, Bloomfield 8 miles away The Bloomfield, New Mexico Super 8 Motel is looking forward to hosting your next visit to the Northwestern New Mexico area. We are nestled in the picturesque San Juan River Valley, within site of Col... Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites, Bloomfield 8 miles away Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites, located in Bloomfield, New Mexico is a captivating gateway to natural splendor of the Four Corners area. Relive ancient civilizations at Salmons Ruins, Chaco Cul...   All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on Animas River, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Animas River, New Mexico. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Mexico Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Farmington, New Mexico Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Farmington, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to Animas River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Animas River.   Whitewater Near Animas River: Animas River, San Juan County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 0.01 miles long (Farmington Whitewater Park) San Juan River, San Juan County , 19 miles away, Class II - 50 miles long (Navajo Dam to Four Corners) Animas River, La Plata County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Purple Cliffs to State line) Animas River, La Plata County , 28 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs)   Ski Areas Near Animas River: Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 26 miles away, 700 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 48 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 60 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 65 miles away, 400 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 94 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 124 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 126 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 136 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 137 miles away, 3062 vertical feet   Hotels Near Animas River: SUPER 8 MOTEL - FARMINGTON EAST, Farmington , 7 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - BLOOMFIELD, Bloomfield , 8 miles away Best Western Territorial Inn & Suites, Bloomfield , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Farmington(Bloomfield), Nm, Farmington , 10 miles away Farmington Travelodge, Farmington , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Animas River: San Juan Mobile Home Park, Aztec, 3 miles away Downs RV Park, Farmington, 7 miles away The Downs R.V. Park, Farmington, 7 miles away   National Parks Near Animas River: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 5 miles away Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Animas River: Hidden Valley Golf Club, Aztec , 3 miles away Pinon Hills Golf Course, Farmington , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Animas River