Directions to Trip Meeting Locations
Meeting Times and Places for New Mexico River Rafting Trips
| TAOS BOX | Santa Fe Rafting Departure Rio Grande Visitor Center |
7:45 AM 9:15 AM |
| LOWER GORGE & RACECOURSE FULL DAY TRIP | Santa Fe Rafting Departure Taos County Line River Access |
8:45 AM 10:00 AM |
| RACECOURSE AM TRIP | Taos County Line River Access | 10:00 AM |
| RACECOURSE PM TRIP | Taos County Line River Access | 1:45 PM |
| RIO CHAMA FULL DAY TRIP | Santa Fe Rafting Departure Bodes General Store |
8:30 AM 9:30 AM |
Directions and More
NEW MEXICO RAFTING TRIPS
Our van, marked “KOKOPELLI RAFTING,” will pick up your group at the designated meeting place. Please allow ample time for driving, as traffic in Taos or Santa Fe can be a challenge.
SANTA FE RAFTING DEPARTURES
Our Santa Fe location is at 1401 Maclovia St, Santa Fe, NM 87505. This meeting option is available for full day trips.
TAOS/RIO ARRIBA COUNTY LINE RIVER ACCESS
From Taos, NM and the North: Approximately 5 miles south of Pilar, NM on NM Hwy 68. Just North of Rinconada, NM. This access point is located exactly at the mile marker 24 on NM Hwy 68. Please park in the top lot, perpendicular to the river.
From Santa Fe, NM and the South: Approximately 24 miles north of Espanola, NM on NM Hwy 68. Just north of Rinconada, NM. This access point is located exactly at the mile marker 24 on NM Hwy 68. Please park in the top lot, perpendicular to the river.
RIO GRANDE VISITOR CENTER
From Taos, NM and the North: Approximately 16 miles south of Taos, NM on NM Hwy 68 (Paseo Del Pueblo Sur), in the town of Pilar, across the Hwy from the Pilar Yacht Club, on the East side of the Hwy. Please park along the fence. This access point is located near the mile marker 29 on NM Highway 68 across from the Pilar Yacht Club cafe.
From Santa Fe, NM and the South: Approximately 29 miles north of Espanola, NM on NM Hwy 68, just north of Rinconada, NM, and 5 miles past the County Line River Access, in the town of Pilar, NM. It is located near the mile marker 29 on NM Hwy 68 across from the Pilar Yacht Club cafe.
BODE'S GENERAL STORE
From Taos, NM: In the center of the Town of Abiquiu. On the East side of the highway, drive 37 miles south on Paseo del Pueblo Sur (NM-68 South). Then, take a slight right onto NM -74. Continue 3.2 miles, and turn left to stay on NM- 74 for 1 mile. Turn right onto US-285/US-84. Continue to follow US-84 for 15.7 miles. There is a general store and café available for snacks and last-minute items! Please park in the dirt lot towards the back of the property.
From Santa Fe, NM and the South: Approximately 17 miles north of Espanola, NM on NM Hwy 84. There is a general store and café available for snacks and last-minute items! Please park in the dirt lot towards the back of the property.