New-Mexico Whitewater
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH RIO PUEBLO
STREAMFLOW: 314 CFS
• Class II-III River Run
The whitewater river run from Headwaters to Confluence With Rio Pueblo in New Mexico is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this stretch of river is between 200-500 cfs, which typically occurs in the spring. The class rating for this section of river is Class II-III, meaning there are moderate rapids with regular waves and easy-to-navigate channels.
The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8 miles, starting from the headwaters of the Rio Pueblo and ending at the confluence with the Rio Grande. Along the way, paddlers will encounter several exciting rapids, including the Pinball rapid and the Racecourse rapid.
There are specific regulations that must be followed when paddling this section of river. All boaters are required to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times, and all boats must be equipped with a bowline and a throw bag. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the banks of the river.
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The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8 miles, starting from the headwaters of the Rio Pueblo and ending at the confluence with the Rio Grande. Along the way, paddlers will encounter several exciting rapids, including the Pinball rapid and the Racecourse rapid.
There are specific regulations that must be followed when paddling this section of river. All boaters are required to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times, and all boats must be equipped with a bowline and a throw bag. Additionally, camping and fires are prohibited along the banks of the river.
Get driving directions.
| Last Updated | 2024-04-25 |
| River Levels | 133 cfs (4.02 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 267% |
| Reporting Streamgauge | RIO PUEBLO NR PENASCO, NM |
| Elevation | 7,800 ft. |
| River | |
| Watershed | Upper Rio Grande |
Nearby Camping
| Location | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morphy Lake State Park | 24 | 7,874 ft | |||
| Jacks Creek | 40 | 8,894 ft | |||
| Las Petacas | 9 | 7,389 ft | |||
| Agua Piedra | 44 | 8,415 ft | |||
| Cow Creek | 5 | 8,437 ft | |||
| Lower Hondo | 4 | 7,880 ft | |||
| Cuchillo | 3 | 8,208 ft | |||
| Santa Barbara | 22 | 8,842 ft | |||
| Comales | 10 | 7,968 ft | |||
| Cowles | 9 | 8,216 ft | |||
| Capulin | 11 | 7,758 ft | |||
| Hodges | 14 | 8,453 ft | |||
| Panchuela | 6 | 8,330 ft | |||
| Twining | 4 | 9,405 ft | |||
| Upper La Junta | 8 | 9,017 ft | |||
| Tererro - State Fish and Game | 10 | 7,714 ft | |||
| La Sombra | 13 | 7,789 ft | |||
| Duran | 12 | 8,830 ft | |||
| El Porvenir | 13 | 7,510 ft | |||
| EV Long | 20 | 7,470 ft | |||
| Iron Gate | 14 | 9,410 ft |
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