Best paddling near Carlsbad

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

Explore the best paddling near Carlsbad, 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 14 of 14 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
16.0 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
16.0 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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Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24S, R22E) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
#3 Confluence Of Turkey Canyon And Robinson Draw (Sec 33, T24S, R22E) To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
16.1 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
#4 Eastern Boundary Of Private Land In Sec 2, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Turkey And Dark Canyons In Sec 26, T24S, R22E
16.1 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
#5 Headwaters In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Payne Canyon In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
16.7 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
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Headwaters Of Channel In Sec 9, T24S, R22E To Sitting Bull Canyon
#6 Headwaters Of Channel In Sec 9, T24S, R22E To Sitting Bull Canyon
16.7 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 Horse Canyon Headwaters In Sec 11, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse And Payne Canyons In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
#7 Confluence Of Horse Canyon Headwaters In Sec 11, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse And Payne Canyons In Sec 1, T25S, R22E
17.6 mi away
The whitewater river run from the confluence of Horse Canyon Headwaters in Sec 11, T25S, R22E to the confluence of Horse and Payne Canyons in Sec 1, T25S, R22E in the state of New…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Side Channel In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Horse Canyon In Sec 2, T25S, R22E
#8 Headwaters Of Side Channel In Sec 12, T25S, R22E To Horse Canyon In Sec 2, T25S, R22E
17.6 mi away
The Whitewater River run from the Headwaters of Side Channel in Sec 12, T25S, R22E to Horse Canyon in Sec 2, T25S, R22E in New Mexico is a 9-mile segment with a Class III rating…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Horse Spring In Sec 13, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse Spring And Horse Canyon In Sec 11, T25S, R22E
#9 Headwaters Of Horse Spring In Sec 13, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Horse Spring And Horse Canyon In Sec 11, T25S, R22E
18.0 mi away
The Headwaters of Horse Spring to the Confluence of Horse Spring and Horse Canyon stretch of the Whitewater River in New Mexico is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Cottonwood Canyon In Sec 32, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Cottonwood And Dark Canyons In Sec 10, T25S, R22E
#10 Headwaters Of Cottonwood Canyon In Sec 32, T25S, R22E To Confluence Of Cottonwood And Dark Canyons In Sec 10, T25S, R22E
18.8 mi away
The Whitewater River run in the state of New Mexico spans from the headwaters of Cottonwood Canyon in Sec 32, T25S, R22E to the confluence of Cottonwood and Dark Canyons in Sec…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Southern Boundary Of Sec 3, T26S, R21E Along Dark Canyon To Confluence Of Dark And Fir Canyons In Sec 25, T25S, R21E
#11 Southern Boundary Of Sec 3, T26S, R21E Along Dark Canyon To Confluence Of Dark And Fir Canyons In Sec 25, T25S, R21E
24.4 mi away
The Whitewater River run in New Mexico is a thrilling and challenging experience for both novice and experienced rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Middle Fork Big Canyon And North Fork Big Canyon To Nf Boundary
#12 Headwaters Of Middle Fork Big Canyon And North Fork Big Canyon To Nf Boundary
26.8 mi away
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of Big Canyon To Nf Boundary
#13 Headwaters Of Big Canyon To Nf Boundary
27.6 mi away
The Whitewater River run, Headwaters of Big Canyon to NF Boundary, is a popular destination for whitewater kayakers and rafters in New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed
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Headwaters Of All Streams Within Mckittrick Canyon Watershed To Nf Boundary
#14 Headwaters Of All Streams Within Mckittrick Canyon Watershed To Nf Boundary
30.2 mi away
The Whitewater River Run, located in the state of New Mexico, is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking rapids and adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 20: limited data yet
20Listed

Paddling near Carlsbad

The Carlsbad area has 14 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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