New Mexico whitewater - Animas River, San Juan County San Juan county, Farmington Whitewater Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     0.01 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Mexico is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The starting point is not too far from Farmington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Farmington Whitewater Park stretch of Animas River in San Juan County is 0.01 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of     people. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of New Mexico and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime, highs ordinarily are in the 90's at Animas River. Summer night lows dip down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are typically in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Animas River. The wonderful folks of Farmington like to hang out nearby. Around Animas River you don’t get a lot of precipitation;   all through October this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is June. If you're here at Animas River, checking out Shannon Bluffs is a must, and Mine Canyon is another fine location to have a look at close by. Animas River, Farmington Whitewater Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 0.01 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.73453 Longitude: -108.17324 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.73453 Longitude: -108.17324 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: FRUITLAND 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express FARMINGTON (BLOOMFIELD), Farmington Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Farmington. Whether traveling for business or leisure, the Holiday Inn Express Farmington hotel is dedicated to making your stay with us clean and comfortab... Farmington Travelodge, Farmington The Travelodge of Farmington New Mexico offers location, and value. Located in central Farmington, convenient for the leisure or business traveler. 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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 I-II - 25 miles long (Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park) San Juan River, San Juan County , 14 miles away, Class II - 50 miles long (Navajo Dam to Four Corners)   Ski Areas Near Animas River: Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 55 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 68 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 70 miles away, 400 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3845 vertical feet   Hotels Near Animas River: Holiday Inn Express FARMINGTON (BLOOMFIELD), Farmington , 1 miles away Farmington Travelodge, Farmington , 1 miles away Quality Inn Farmington, Farmington , 1 miles away Comfort Inn Farmington, Farmington , 1 miles away Hampton Inn Suites Farmington, Farmington , 1 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Animas River: Mom and Pop RV Park, Farmington, 1 miles away River Grove RV Park, Farmington, 1 miles away Downs RV Park, Farmington, 5 miles away   National Parks Near Animas River: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 14 miles away Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Animas River: Civitan Golf Course, Farmington , 2 miles away Pinon Hills Golf Course, Farmington , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Animas River