New Mexico whitewater - Red River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, unknown County Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     14 miles   The Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge stretch of Red River in New Mexico is 14 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. The beautiful scenery of unknown County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. If you're coming from Taos it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Mexico are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge stretch is the only paddling stretch along Red River. The wild scenery of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: Red River is a location that is quite dehydrated frequently; the month with most of the rain is August,   and January is the month with the least moisture. Since you're here at Red River why not visit Garrapata Canyon; a spree to Cedar Springs will fill your spirit with perfect feelings. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Summertime at Red River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; night lows in the 0's for Red River. Red River, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.6837 Longitude: -105.65181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.5348 Longitude: -105.70851 Paddler input for Red River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Red River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: TRES PIEDRAS 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos 8 miles away Come see the starry skies! In March of 1996, Adobe & Stars opened its doors to guests seeking striking accommodations and a high level of hospitality in a majestic setting. It is situated just outsi... El Pueblo Lodge, Taos 13 miles away Located on four beautifully landscaped acres on the north side of Taos, we are a short walk to the Historic Taos Plaza, in addition to shops, galleries and world class restaurants. Taos Pueblo and Tao... Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley 13 miles away The Resort at Taos is located next to the former home of Nicolai Fechin, a local community artist and is a short walk to shops and restaurants. The resort houses 67 studio, one and two bedroom units. ...   Sangre De Cristo Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Sangre De Cristo Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Red River.   Whitewater Near Red River: Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 22 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75)   Ski Areas Near Red River: Taos, New Mexico , 16 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sipapu, New Mexico , 27 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 31 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 46 miles away, 1725 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 63 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 91 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 93 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Red River: Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos , 8 miles away El Pueblo Lodge, Taos , 13 miles away Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley , 13 miles away Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos , 13 miles away Hotel La Fonda, Taos , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Red River: Cebolia Mesa Campground, Taos County, 2 miles away La Junta Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away Little Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Red River: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Simpson Memorial Trail, Taos County , 17 miles away Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos County , 18 miles away Kit Carson Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Red River: Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 49 miles away Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 57 miles away