New-Mexico Whitewater
CONFLUENCE WITH RIO ANGOSTURA TO OSHA DIVERSION
STREAMFLOW: 314 CFS
• Class III+-IV River Run
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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 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best conditions occurring in the spring and early summer.
This segment is rated as a class III+ to IV, with a total mileage of approximately 9 miles. The run features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Ancho Rapids, the Class III+ Big Kahuna Rapids, and the Class III+ Souse Hole Rapids.
In order to protect the environment and ensure the safety of visitors, there are several regulations in place for this area. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management, and all boats must be inspected for invasive species before entering the water.
Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and to pack out all trash and waste. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river, and visitors are required to wear a personal flotation device at all times.
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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 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best conditions occurring in the spring and early summer.
This segment is rated as a class III+ to IV, with a total mileage of approximately 9 miles. The run features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Ancho Rapids, the Class III+ Big Kahuna Rapids, and the Class III+ Souse Hole Rapids.
In order to protect the environment and ensure the safety of visitors, there are several regulations in place for this area. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management, and all boats must be inspected for invasive species before entering the water.
Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and to pack out all trash and waste. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river, and visitors are required to wear a personal flotation device at all times.
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine | 27 | 7,911 ft | |||
| El Aguaje - Wild Rivers Rec Area | Numerous | 7,467 ft | |||
| Santa Barbara | 22 | 8,842 ft | |||
| Hodges | 14 | 8,453 ft | |||
| Field Tract | 15 | 7,408 ft | |||
| Las Petacas | 9 | 7,389 ft | |||
| Duran | 12 | 8,830 ft | |||
| Big Arsenic Springs - Wild Rivers Rec Area | Numerous | 7,516 ft | |||
| Iron Gate | 14 | 9,410 ft | |||
| Comales | 10 | 7,968 ft | |||
| La Sombra | 13 | 7,789 ft | |||
| Cow Creek | 5 | 8,437 ft | |||
| Agua Piedra | 44 | 8,415 ft | |||
| Jacks Creek | 40 | 8,894 ft | |||
| Capulin | 11 | 7,758 ft | |||
| Goat Hill | 6 | 7,682 ft | |||
| Cowles | 9 | 8,216 ft | |||
| Little Arsenic Springs | Numerous | 7,498 ft | |||
| Montoso - Wild Rivers Rec Area | Numerous | 7,500 ft | |||
| Taos Junction | Numerous | 6,071 ft | |||
| Lower Hondo | 4 | 7,880 ft | |||
| Tererro - State Fish and Game | 10 | 7,714 ft | |||
| Upper La Junta | 8 | 9,017 ft | |||
| La Junta - Wild Rivers Rec Area | Numerous | 7,465 ft | |||
| Panchuela | 6 | 8,330 ft | |||
| Cebolla Mesa | 5 | 7,372 ft | |||
| Cuchillo | 3 | 8,208 ft | |||
| Holy Ghost | 24 | 8,239 ft |
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