Best paddling near Cochiti Lake

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

Explore the best paddling near Cochiti Lake, 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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Abiqui Dam To El Rito Creek
#1 Abiqui Dam To El Rito Creek Fair
38.3 mi away
· 186 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run from Abiqui Dam to El Rito Creek in New Mexico is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section…
Why 71: live conditions (fair)
71Top-rated
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Rio Grande
#2 Rio Grande Good
50.0 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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Rio Embudo
#3 Rio Embudo Fair
49.8 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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Private Land Boundary Below Canjilon To Nf Boundary
#4 Private Land Boundary Below Canjilon To Nf Boundary Poor
48.6 mi away
· 86 cfs · below min (200)
The Private Land Boundary Below Canjilon To Nf Boundary Whitewater River Run, located in the state of New Mexico, is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The…
Why 34: live conditions (poor)
34Rated
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Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo
#5 Headwaters To Confluence With San Leonardo Fair
47.4 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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Confluence With San Leonardo To Nf Boundary
#6 Confluence With San Leonardo To Nf Boundary Poor
45.4 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

Paddling near Cochiti Lake

The Cochiti Lake 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.

How we rank the best paddling near Cochiti Lake

How are these paddle runs ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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