New Mexico whitewater - San Francisco River, San Francisco Mountains, Catron County
Catron
county,
Lower San Francisco Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 40 miles
The scenic beauty of New Mexico and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Mexico are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The San Francisco Mountains scenery is wonderful. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Lower San Francisco
Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at San Francisco River are pretty good. This section of San Francisco River in Catron County is 40 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: San Francisco River is pretty arid typically; during the month of July you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is April. Summertime highs at San Francisco River commonly tend to be in the 90's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 70's. The winter
brings highs down to the 50's while San Francisco River night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 30's. Nearby Big Lue Canyon is a magnificent place to go if you're at San Francisco River.
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