New Mexico whitewater - San Juan River, Mesa Verde, San Juan County San Juan county, Navajo Dam to Four Corners section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     50 miles   The scenic beauty of San Juan County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Farmington, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are no other stretches to paddle along San Juan River than the Navajo Dam to Four Corners stretch. Now this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping     available near San Juan River. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here. The beauty of the Mesa Verde is a great plus for this river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Mexico are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch of San Juan River is 50 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. Briefly about the general area: All through the summer months at San Juan River highs are frequently in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's while   the cold winter nights at San Juan River are in the 10's. It is very dried out here at San Juan River regularly; the wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains the most while June is usually the driest month. A tour to Cholla Canyon is always fun. San Juan River, Navajo Dam to Four Corners road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 50 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.80649 Longitude: -107.6138 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.00139 Longitude: -109.0319 Paddler input for San Juan River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at San Juan River, Mesa Verde, New Mexico Local climate location: MESA VERDE NATL PARK 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Region Inn, Farmington 13 miles away Modern 3-story Southwestern style building. Interior access corridors to rooms. All rooms include high-speed Internet Access, Refridgerators, Complimentary Coffee, Cable TV, Work Tables, Iron and Ir... Americas Best Value Inn-Farmington, Farmington 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn of Farmington is your best hotel choice in the Farmington Area for value. We are conveniently located only two miles south of the Four Corners Regional Airport and offer a comp... La Quinta Inn Farmington, Farmington 13 miles away Now offering FREE High-Speed Internet Access in ALL rooms. The La Quinta Inn Farmington is situated in the beautiful San Juan River Valley, a long tee shot from the Five Star Pinion Hills Golf Course...   Mesa Verde Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Mesa Verde. Mesa Verde Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Mesa Verde. All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on San Juan River, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on San Juan River, 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 Farmington, New Mexico Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Farmington, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to San Juan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near San Juan River.   Whitewater Near San Juan River: Animas River, San Juan County , 14 miles away, Class II+ - 0.01 miles long (Farmington Whitewater Park) Animas River, San Juan County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park)   Ski Areas Near San Juan River: Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 53 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 67 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 68 miles away, 400 vertical feet   Hotels Near San Juan River: The Region Inn, Farmington , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn-Farmington, Farmington , 13 miles away La Quinta Inn Farmington, Farmington , 13 miles away Courtyard Farmington, Farmington , 13 miles away Farmington Travelodge, Farmington , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near San Juan River: River Grove RV Park, Farmington, 13 miles away Mom and Pop RV Park, Farmington, 14 miles away Downs RV Park, Farmington, 19 miles away   Trails Near San Juan River: Wheeler Trail, Montezuma County , 17 miles away Petroglyph Point Trail, Montezuma County , 19 miles away Whites Trail, Montezuma County , 19 miles away Rock Springs Trail, Montezuma County , 20 miles away APW Trail, Montezuma County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near San Juan River: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 23 miles away Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 23 miles away   Lakes Near San Juan River