Paddling in Chama, New Mexico

Rio Chama

~13 min drive

Rio Chama is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Chama, New Mexico. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 537 cfs and a gradient of about 101.4 feet per mile.

Trujillo Meadows Boating Site

~22 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Navajo River

~34 min drive

Navajo River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Chromo, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 147 cfs and a gradient of about 177.3 feet per mile.

Platoro Reservoir Boating Site

~56 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Rio Blanco

~48 min drive

Rio Blanco is a 32-mile paddling stretch near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 217 cfs and a gradient of about 121.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Chavez Canyon Boating Site

~1h 2m drive

A worthwhile stop near New Mexico.

Conejos River

~58 min drive

Conejos River is a 14-mile paddling stretch near La Jara, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 395 cfs and a gradient of about 31.3 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Whirlpool Boating Site

~1h 7m drive

A worthwhile stop near New Mexico.

Alamosa River

~1h 5m drive

Alamosa River is a 35-mile paddling stretch near La Jara, Colorado. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 271 cfs and a gradient of about 52.6 feet per mile.

Big Eddy Access

~1h 7m drive

Big Eddy Access is a boat launch in New Mexico.

San Juan River

~1h 6m drive

San Juan River is a 0.2-mile paddling stretch near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 338 cfs.

Big Meadows Reservoir Boating Site

~1h 22m drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.