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

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Current weather conditions at San Juan River, Mesa Verde, New Mexico
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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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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