New Mexico whitewater - Rio Grande, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Sandoval County Sandoval county, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     24 miles   This section of Rio Grande in New Mexico is 24 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Los Alamos, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Mexico is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A good workout and a     chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The wild scenery of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is great. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. The nature scenery of Sandoval County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir section is the only paddling section along Rio Grande. Briefly about the general area: Spring 7 is a nice local attraction, and on a glorious day you can take a hike along the Cochiti Frijoles Trail. This river is so good. If time allows, Bandelier National Monument is a national park worth checking out. Man, is there lots of exciting   things to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. It's always delightful to stop by Ancho Rapid; Ancho Canyon is undeniably a brilliant place to stop at. Rio Grande gets very little rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Rio Grande while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Rio Grande. Rio Grande, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 24 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8745 Longitude: -106.1403 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.65219 Longitude: -106.30761 Paddler input for Rio Grande, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rio Grande, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: LOS ALAMOS 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Suites Los Alamos, White Rock 4 miles away The Hampton Inn - Suites Los Alamos NM hotel is situated in beautiful northern New Mexico just 90 miles northwest of Albuquerque 23 miles northwest of Santa Fe and 65 miles southwest of Taos. Our hot... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOS ALAMOS ENTRADA PARK, Los Alamos 4 miles away Brand new in fall of 2009, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Los Alamos is the newest and most modern hotel in the area. Our beautiful 100% non smoking hotel is conveniently located off State Road... Best Western Hilltop House Hotel, Los Alamos 8 miles away This downtown Los Alamos hotel offers the perfect location with breathtaking mountain views. Friendly service, comfortable accommodations and unique amenities describe the Best Western Hilltop House...   San Juan and Jemez Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. San Juan and Jemez Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, New Mexico. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Mexico Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Los Alamos, New Mexico Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Los Alamos, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to Rio Grande. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande.   Whitewater Near Rio Grande: Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande) Rio Santa Cruz, Santa Fe County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir) Rio Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 28 miles long (La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama)   Ski Areas Near Rio Grande: Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 14 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 29 miles away, 1725 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 34 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Sipapu, New Mexico , 52 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Taos, New Mexico , 71 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 74 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 77 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Grande: Hampton Inn Suites Los Alamos, White Rock , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOS ALAMOS ENTRADA PARK, Los Alamos , 4 miles away Best Western Hilltop House Hotel, Los Alamos , 8 miles away Ashley Hotel and Suites, Los Alamos , 9 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Los Alamos, Los Alamos , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Juniper Campground, Los Alamos County, 4 miles away Road Runner RV Park, Santa Fe, 15 miles away Santa Fe Skies Recreational Vehicle Park, Santa Fe, 16 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Cochiti Frijoles Trail, Sandoval County , 4 miles away Capulin Canyon Trail, Sandoval County , 7 miles away Frijoles Stone Lions Trail, Sandoval County , 8 miles away Canada Capulin Trail, Sandoval County , 9 miles away Bland Frijoles Trail, Sandoval County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 7 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 16 miles away