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Playspot NM Class III

Abiquiu Wave

Rio Chama - 05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande · NM

American Whitewater 36.2391, -106.4173

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Gauge Conditions
Rio Chama below Abiquiu DAM, NM Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Abiquiu Wave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A single play wave accessed at the day use area below Abiquiu dam. The best put-in for running the lower stretch. Access is best from NM 96, which crosses the dam. 
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande
Rio Chama
I-II 7.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater