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New Mexico whitewater - Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County
Rio Arriba
county,
Lobo Lodge to Chama River Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V+ 6 miles
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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 lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of New Mexico and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Rio Chama doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Lobo Lodge to Chama River Park stretch is the only one. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good |
workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The Lobo Lodge to Chama River Park section of Rio Chama in New Mexico is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area:
| Rio Chama is a wet place that gets a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is May. At Rio Chama through the summer months highs are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 70's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 80's, and nighttime lows all through the winter for Rio Chama tend to be in the 70's.
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QUICK STATS AW Class:
IV-V+
Length:
6
miles
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Paddler input for Rio Chama, New Mexico:

RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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