New Mexico whitewater - Pecos River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, San Miguel County San Miguel county, Pecos to Tecolotito section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     44 miles   Is this 44 mile stretch for public access at our own risk or do we have to go with a rafting company? I have my own inflatable kayak. Where are the drop-in and drop-out points? Says Henry The wonderful New Mexico scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Las Vegas, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.     The Pecos to Tecolotito section is the only paddling section along Pecos River. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Mexico tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. 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. The Pecos to Tecolotito section of Pecos River in New Mexico is 44 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Telephone Canyon is a good place to stop by nearby, and you'll   meet a lot of people from Las Vegas here. Pecos River gets very little precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here while December is typically the driest month. Man, is there plenty of entertaining stuff to do in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Pecos River. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 10's for Pecos River. Pecos River, Pecos to Tecolotito road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 44 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.5754 Longitude: -105.66861 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2374 Longitude: -105.15931 Paddler input for Pecos River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pecos River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: PECOS RANGER STATION 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pecos River.   Ski Areas Near Pecos River: Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 35 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 43 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 56 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Taos, New Mexico , 67 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 70 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 73 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 73 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 82 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 111 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Apache, New Mexico , 116 miles away, 1900 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pecos River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LAS VEGAS, Las Vegas , 16 miles away Plaza Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas , 17 miles away Platinum Hotel & Spa, Las Vegas , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Las Vegas, Las Vegas , 17 miles away Las Vegas-Days Inn, Las Vegas , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pecos River: EV Long Campground, San Miguel County, 16 miles away Camp Long Campground, San Miguel County, 16 miles away El Porvenir Campground, San Miguel County, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Pecos River: Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 45 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 46 miles away