Best paddling near Artesia

6 paddle runs · 0 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Artesia, New Mexico — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 6 of 6 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Eastern Boundary Of Private Land Along Sitting Bull Canyon In Sec 19, T24S, R22E To Eastern Nf Boundary
#1 Eastern Boundary Of Private Land Along Sitting Bull Canyon In Sec 19, T24S, R22E To Eastern Nf Boundary
45.2 mi away
The Whitewater River Run begins at the eastern boundary of private land along Sitting Bull Canyon in Sec 19, T24S, R22E and runs to the eastern NF boundary in New Mexico. The…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Pine Canyon (East Of Private Land In Sec 26, T24S, R21E) To Confluence Of Sitting Bull Canyon And Last Chance Canyon
#2 Pine Canyon (East Of Private Land In Sec 26, T24S, R21E) To Confluence Of Sitting Bull Canyon And Last Chance Canyon
45.2 mi away
The Pine Canyon run in New Mexico is a popular whitewater river run that boasts an ideal streamflow range of 150-250 cfs. This Class III-IV run stretches for approximately 8 miles…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Channel In Sec 9, T24S, R22E To Sitting Bull Canyon
#3 Headwaters Of Channel In Sec 9, T24S, R22E To Sitting Bull Canyon
46.5 mi away
The Whitewater River Run: Headwaters of Channel in Sec 9, T24S, R22E to Sitting Bull Canyon in New Mexico boasts a Class III-IV rating and a segment mileage of approximately 11.5…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24S, R22E) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
#4 Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24S, R22E) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
48.0 mi away
The Whitewater River Run from the Confluence of Turkey Canyon and Robinson Draw to the Confluence of Turkey and Dark Canyons in Sec 26, T24S, R22E in New Mexico is a popular…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Eastern Boundary Of Private Land In Sec 2, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
#5 Eastern Boundary Of Private Land In Sec 2, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
48.0 mi away
The Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts in the state of New Mexico. The run starts at the eastern boundary of private land in Sec 2, T25S…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Payne Canyon In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
#6 Headwaters In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Payne Canyon In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
49.3 mi away
The Whitewater River is a popular destination for river runners in New Mexico. The Headwaters In Sec 12, T25S, R22E to Payne Canyon in Sec 1, T25S, R22E segment of the river is…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed

Paddling near Artesia

The Artesia area has 6 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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