New Mexico whitewater - Rio Ojo Caliente, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Rio Arriba County Rio Arriba county, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     28 miles   This section of Rio Ojo Caliente in New Mexico is 28 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Rio Arriba County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Espanola it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.     The La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama section is the only paddling section along Rio Ojo Caliente. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. 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. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The beauty of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great plus for this river. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Through the days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Rio   Ojo Caliente. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Rio Ojo Caliente dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Have a tremendous hiking adventure along the Lemitas Trail. Rio Ojo Caliente is a location that is reasonably waterless typically; most of the rain falls during August, and December on the other hand is the driest. Rio Ojo Caliente, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 28 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.3837 Longitude: -106.03721 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.1094 Longitude: -106.1419 Paddler input for Rio Ojo Caliente, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rio Ojo Caliente, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: EL RITO 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Espanola, Espanola 15 miles away Free High Speed Internet Access. We are centrally located in Northern NM. 30 minutes drive to Ghost Ranch, Bandalier National Monument, Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night.... Espanola-Days Inn, Espanola 15 miles away Our Days Inn Espanola is located on Highway 68 and US 84/285 in the valley of Espanola, New Mexico and Rio Grande River.* We offer a free continental breakfast, free hi-speed wireless internet & free ... The Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu 21 miles away Beautiful 19-room Inn located in tranquil Chama River Valley setting. Guest rooms- suites- and casitas feature stunning Southwestern decor and luxurious beds with pillow-top mattresses. Many rooms wit...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rio Ojo Caliente.   Whitewater Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75) Rio Grande, Taos County , 19 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Santa Cruz, Santa Fe County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir) Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 28 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Sandoval County , 28 miles away, Class III - 24 miles long (Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 29 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 32 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 38 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Taos, New Mexico , 48 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 54 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 56 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 57 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 62 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 84 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Comfort Inn Espanola, Espanola , 15 miles away Espanola-Days Inn, Espanola , 15 miles away The Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu , 21 miles away Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa at Buffalo Thunder, Santa Fe , 21 miles away Best Western Hilltop House Hotel, Los Alamos , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Abiquiu Inn, Abiquiu, 10 miles away Cottonwood RV Park, Espanola, 14 miles away Oh Kay RV Park, Espanola, 15 miles away   Trails Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Lemitas Trail, Rio Arriba County , 9 miles away Palacio Trail, Rio Arriba County , 12 miles away Apache Trail, Rio Arriba County , 15 miles away San Lorenzo Trail, Rio Arriba County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Ojo Caliente: Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 24 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 25 miles away