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Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, New Mexico
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Best seen from High Bridge Overlook on US 64 northwest of Taos, the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River contains campgrounds, a scenic byway, great rock art, miles of hiking on the high plateau and down in the 800 foot deep gorge. Highlights of the many recreational opportunities are fly-fishing, rafting and kayaking on the Rio itself from put in/take out spots like John Dunn Bridge, Taos Junction Bridge, Quartzite, and County Line where limited facilities exist. Depending on the run-off, you`ll get anywhere from Class II to Class V rapids in nine different segments of the river. Truly, this is New Mexico`s premier whitewater river. Top sections include the Ute Mountain Run (Class II); Upper Box (Class V), the Box (Class III-V) and Race Course (Class II-IV).
Location: West of Taos in Rio Grande Gorge extending 6 miles north of the Colorado border south to Velarde, New Mexico, a total of 86 miles.
Address: BLM--Taos Field Office
226 Cruz Alta Road
Taos, NM 87571 |
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Phone: 575-758-8851 |
Season: Year Round |
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Fee: Yes within Wild Rivers & Orilla Verde Rec Areas |
Reservations: Registration for whitewater use required
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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| Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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| Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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| Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
| Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
| Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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| Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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| Rental Cabins |
Notes: Agencies along the banks of Wild and Scenic Rivers may post local access or fire restrictions. Check by phone if you have questions. See also Orilla Verde, Wild Rivers areas. A variety of activities and facilities are available along the wild and scenic corridor
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