Colorado whitewater, Conejos River Conejos county, Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     6.4 miles   The natural beauty of Conejos County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Espanola, as you can see on the road map further down. The Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos stretch of Conejos River in Colorado is 6.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The campgrounds here at Conejos River are     pretty good. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beauty of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,   either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: A pleasant site in the neighborhood of Conejos River is Roaring Gulch, and if the weather is perfect, you can go for a hike along the Conejos Trail. Be careful coming to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, you might not ever wanna return home again. The Pinnacles is an out of the ordinary site to stop by while at Conejos River. Going for a hike along the Bear Lake Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. Conejos River, Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Conejos River.   Whitewater Near Conejos River: Conejos River, Conejos County, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos) Rio de los Pinos, -blank- County, 17 miles away       Class V+ - 8.8 miles long (Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico) Rio Brazos, Rio Arriba Co. County, 22 miles away       Class V+ - 14.5 miles long (above Corkins Lodge) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County, 23 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chama to Los Ojos) Rio de los Pinos, Rio Arriba County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos) Navajo River, Rio Arriba County, 24 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border) San Antonio River, Rio Arriba County, 26 miles away       Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lagunitas to Los Pinos) San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta County, 27 miles away       Class III-IV - 4 miles long (East Fork to 160 Bridge) Navajo River, Rio Arriba (NM) / Archuleta County, 28 miles away       Class I-II - 25 miles long (Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence) Rio de los Brazos, Rio Arriba County, 29 miles away       Class I-III - 9 miles long (Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama)   Ski Areas Near Conejos River: Wolf Creek, Colorado , 25 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs Monarch, Colorado , 69 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 75 miles away, 1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Red River, New Mexico , 80 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 7 lifts, 58 runs Taos, New Mexico , 80 miles away, 2612 foot drop, 13 lifts, 110 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 87 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Silverton, Colorado , 87 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Sipapu, New Mexico , 88 miles away, 1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 93 miles away, 1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 94 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Conejos River: Allington Inn And Suites, South Fork , 25 miles away Best Western Movie Manor, Monte Vista , 26 miles away Monte Villa Inn, Monte Vista , 29 miles away Econo Lodge Monte Vista, Monte Vista , 29 miles away Narrow Gauge RR Inn, Antonito , 33 miles away   Campgrounds Near Conejos River: Lake Fork - Red Mt, Del Norte, 3 miles away Conejos Campground, Conejos County, 6 miles away Spectacle Lake Campground, Conejos County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Conejos River: Bear Lake Trail, Conejos , 2 miles away Conejos Trail, Conejos , 2 miles away Lake Fork Trail, Conejos , 4 miles away Ruybalid Trail, Conejos , 4 miles away Hot Creek Stock Driveway, Conejos , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Conejos River: Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 58 miles away Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 66 miles away Heron Lake State Park, New Mexico , 32 miles away El Vado Lake State Park, New Mexico , 37 miles away   Lakes Near Conejos River Bear Lake, Conejos , 3 miles away Terrace Reservoir, Conejos , 14 miles away Opal Lake, Archuleta , 20 miles away