New Mexico whitewater - Jemez River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Sandoval County

Sandoval county, Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  There's camping available near Jemez River. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of New Mexico and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater paddling here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great experience. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so
    make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. There are no other stretches to paddle along Jemez River than the Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New Mexico you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable,
so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Hiking along the Padre Alonzo Trail is great fun, and a cool spot to visit is Mesa de los Palomares. It is very dried out here at Jemez River regularly; most of the rain falls through August while May is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Coming to this river is always a good idea. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. If you're here, you might as well go to San Juan Canyon, and
 
a spree to Jemez River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Las Vegitas Spring. For the period of the warm months highs here at Jemez River reach the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's with temperatures at Jemez River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.

Jemez River, Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 50 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.8283
Longitude: -106.64171

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.5032
Longitude: -106.7234

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Current weather conditions at Jemez River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
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Local climate location: WOLF CANYON 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Bernalillo
20 miles away
The Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa is reminiscent of the dwellings of the Santa Ana Pueblo from long ago. the architecture and ambiance of an authentic Southwest Pueblo community is reflected in e...

Holiday Inn Express BERNALILLO, Bernalillo
22 miles away
Stay Smart at One of the Best Bernalillo, NM Hotels Situated on the Rio Grande River between Santa Fe and Albuquerque, Bernalillo is a small town with much to offer. If you're in town on business, t...

Days Inn Bernalillo, Bernalillo
22 miles away
Chairmans Award Property**The Days Inn Bernalillo, New Mexico is located off Interstate Highway 25 at exit number 242.* Come see our newly renovated interior smoke free hotel. We offer a complimenta...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Los Alamos, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to Jemez River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jemez River.
 Ski Areas Near Jemez River:
Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 24 miles away, 1410 vertical feet
Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 32 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 61 miles away, 1725 vertical feet
Sipapu, New Mexico , 83 miles away, 1055 vertical feet
Taos, New Mexico , 100 miles away, 2612 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jemez River:
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, Bernalillo , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express BERNALILLO, Bernalillo , 22 miles away
Days Inn Bernalillo, Bernalillo , 22 miles away
Super 8 Bernalillo, Bernalillo , 22 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Bernalillo , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jemez River:
Ponderosa RV Campground, Ponderosa, 2 miles away
Paliza Campground, Sandoval County, 4 miles away
Paliza Group Campground, Sandoval County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Jemez River:
Padre Alonzo Trail, Sandoval County , 6 miles away
Bland Bear Springs Trail, Sandoval County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Jemez River:
Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque - NM , 30 miles away
Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 31 miles away

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