New Mexico whitewater - San Francisco River, San Francisco Mountains, Catron County Catron county, San Francisco to Pleasanton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     40 miles   This stretch of San Francisco River in New Mexico is 40 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The nature scenery of New Mexico and the water flowing gracefully down San Francisco River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have     to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater paddling here in the San Francisco Mountains is a great experience. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the months of summer highs here at San Francisco River get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the   40's, and night lows at San Francisco River throughout the wintertime typically drop into the 10's. There's no way somebody can get bored here in the San Francisco Mountains. The Hogan Cabin Trail is a great hiking trail close to San Francisco River; there is a wonderful hiking trail close by called the Red Canyon Trail. Not much precipitation falls here at San Francisco River; August is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is April. San Francisco River, San Francisco to Pleasanton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 40 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.71789 Longitude: -108.7559 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.26919 Longitude: -108.87951 Paddler input for San Francisco River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Francisco River, San Francisco Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: LUNA RANGER STATION 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Silver City, New Mexico Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Silver City, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to San Francisco River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Francisco River.   Whitewater Near San Francisco River: Blue River, Greenlee County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 34 miles long (Blue Crossing to Forest Service Road 475) San Francisco River, Catron County , 27 miles away, Class II - 40 miles long (Lower San Francisco Hot Springs to Clifton Arizona) San Francisco River, Greenlee County , 29 miles away, Class -blank- - 40 miles long (Alma to Clifton)   Ski Areas Near San Francisco River: Sunrise Park, Arizona , 59 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 148 miles away, 950 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 193 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Francisco River: Best Western Sunrise Inn, Eagar , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Francisco River: Whitewater Campground, Catron County, 7 miles away Pueblo Park Campground, Catron County, 11 miles away Ben Lilly Campground, Catron County, 17 miles away   Trails Near San Francisco River: Hogan Cabin Trail, Catron County , 5 miles away Red Canyon Trail, Catron County , 5 miles away Log Canyon Trail, Catron County , 6 miles away Powerplant Road, Catron County , 7 miles away The Catwalk National Recreation Trail, Catron County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near San Francisco River: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Silver City - NM , 56 miles away