New-Mexico Whitewater
HEADWATERS NF RIO RUIDOSO TO NF BOUNDARY
STREAMFLOW: 9 CFS
• Class II-III River Run
The Whitewater River Run Headwaters NF Rio Ruidoso to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a popular kayaking and rafting destination. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 100 and 300 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run is mostly Class II, with some Class III sections.
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles. The specific river rapids and obstacles on this run include the Little Arsenic Rapid, which is a Class III rapid that requires careful maneuvering, as well as the Big Arsenic Rapid and the Smelter Rapid.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of alcohol on the river and a prohibition on littering.
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The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles. The specific river rapids and obstacles on this run include the Little Arsenic Rapid, which is a Class III rapid that requires careful maneuvering, as well as the Big Arsenic Rapid and the Smelter Rapid.
There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of alcohol on the river and a prohibition on littering.
Get driving directions.
| Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
| River Levels | 1 cfs (6.08 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 204% |
| Reporting Streamgauge | EAGLE CREEK BELOW SOUTH FORK NEAR ALTO, NM |
| Elevation | 7,621 ft. |
| River | |
| Watershed | Rio Hondo |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Peak Road | Numerous | 9,224 ft | |||
| Deerhead | 20 | 8,776 ft | |||
| Eagle Creek Lakes | Numerous | 8,268 ft | |||
| Westlake | 75 | 7,410 ft | |||
| Silver | 29 | 8,997 ft | |||
| Oak Grove | 30 | 8,355 ft | |||
| Pines | 24 | 8,645 ft | |||
| Skyline | 17 | 9,000 ft | |||
| Valley of Fires | 19 | 5,243 ft | |||
| South Fork | 60 | 7,590 ft | |||
| Three Rivers | 12 | 6,418 ft | |||
| Apache | 24 | 8,889 ft | |||
| Saddle | 16 | 8,948 ft | |||
| Upper Karr Canyon | 15 | 9,351 ft | |||
| Lower Karr Canyon | 6 | 7,838 ft | |||
| Silver Overflow | 52 | 9,006 ft | |||
| Sleepy Grass | 21 | 8,814 ft | |||
| Monjeau | 4 | 9,503 ft |
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