Best paddling near Chamisal
13 paddle runs · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Chamisal, 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 13 of 13 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rio Embudo
Fair
14.5 mi away
· 186 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Embudo is a popular whitewater river run located in northern New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300-800 cubic feet per second (cfs). The…
Why 71: live conditions (fair)
71Top-rated
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#2
Rio Grande
Good
19.7 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Grande Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 800-1,200…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#3
Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo
Fair
1.4 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Headwaters to Confluence with San Leonardo in the state of New Mexico is a popular destination for paddling enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#4
Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Fair
4.9 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Santa Barbara Campground in New Mexico offers a thrilling adventure for experienced rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#5
Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
Fair
5.9 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in Santa Barbara CG to Concrete Bridge on FR 116 in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#6
Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
Fair
6.0 mi away
· 148 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +8% / 24h
The whitewater river run from Concrete Bridge to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a popular destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 33: live conditions (fair)
33Rated
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#7
(La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion
Poor
9.5 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring five segments: La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, and La Presa. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#8
Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
Poor
10.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
. The Confluence with Rio Angostura to Osha Diversion is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#9
Confluence With San Leonardo To Nf Boundary
Poor
12.8 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River run Confluence with San Leonardo to NF Boundary is a popular destination for kayaking enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200 and…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#10
Rio Embudo
Poor
15.4 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Rio Embudo in New Mexico is a popular whitewater river run that offers exciting rapids and scenic views. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 200 and 1,000…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#11
Rio Embudo
Poor
16.5 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Rio Embudo is a popular whitewater river run located in northern New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 200-500 cubic feet per second (cfs), which…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#12
Rio Embudo
Poor
17.0 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
. The Rio Embudo is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 800 cfs. At this level, the…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#13
Headwaters To Confluence With Rito De La Olla
Poor
17.8 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +36% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Confluence with Rito De La Olla in New Mexico is a 10-mile segment with a class II-III rating. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Chamisal
The Chamisal area has 25 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best paddling near Chamisal
How are these paddle runs ranked?
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