Quartzite Boat Launch

Quartzite Boat Launch is a boat launch in northern New Mexico on Bureau of Land Management land within the Farmington District. The nearest town is Picuris Pueblo, about 6 miles away. Typical averages from the weather station in Taos, about 14.5 miles away, put September among the most comfortable months, with highs near 78°F and lows around 45°F. Summer runs warmer, with July highs near 87°F and more frequent wet days into August, while winter highs hover in the low 40s. The surrounding area offers a mix of trails, climbing and paddling. Petaca Point Trail is about 3.3 miles away, and Pilar Area Bouldering and the Coman Che Trail are each about 3.8 miles off. For more time on the water, Embudo Creek lies roughly 5.5 miles from the launch.