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Boating Navajo Reservoir Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Catfish, crappie and smallmouth bass can be found in the shallows and near the lake surface. Kokanee salmon, northern pike and many varieties of trout are found in deep waters. Rio Grande Reservoir The reservoir is for day use only; no camping is allowed at the boat ramp or picnic area. The picnic ground is 1/2 mile east of the ramp, where there is parking, a toilet, tables and fireplaces. The reservoir is suitable for most sizes of boats and motors. Return to Top of Page Kayaking & Canoeing Navajo Reservoir Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Catfish, crappie and smallmouth bass can be found in the shallows and near the lake surface. Kokanee salmon, northern pike and many varieties of trout are found in deep waters. Rio Grande River Fishing on the Rio Grande River can bring in rainbow trout, native cutthroat and brown trout in all sizes up to 18 pounds. River rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing take place to one extent or another over portions of this section of the river. Return to Top of Page Rafting Rio Grande River Fishing on the Rio Grande River can bring in rainbow trout, native cutthroat and brown trout in all sizes up to 18 pounds. River rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing take place to one extent or another over portions of this section of the river. Return to Top of Page Swimming Rio Grande Reservoir The reservoir is for day use only; no camping is allowed at the boat ramp or picnic area. The picnic ground is 1/2 mile east of the ramp, where there is parking, a toilet, tables and fireplaces. The reservoir is suitable for most sizes of boats and motors. Return to Top of Page Tubing Rio Grande River Fishing on the Rio Grande River can bring in rainbow trout, native cutthroat and brown trout in all sizes up to 18 pounds. River rafting, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing take place to one extent or another over portions of this section of the river. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In State Parks Navajo State Park This 15,000 surface-acre reservoir extends for 35 miles south into New Mexico. Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In Wilderness Areas South San Juan Wilderness Area About 180 miles of trails available to hikers here. The Continental Divide crosses the heart of the Wilderness for 42 miles. The South Fork of the Conejos River Trail will lead to the Conejos Peak Trail, which climbs north to the summit of Conejos Peak and offers a fantastic view into the heart of the area. Return to Top of Page Water Activities In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Adobe Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area This refuge is located in Kiowa County at the elevation of 4,128 feet. Coldwater stream fishing, wildlife viewing, and dove/waterfowl hunting are popular here. Echo Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area The state-record largemouth bass was caught here in 1997, measuring 22.5 inches and weighing 11 pounds, six ounces. Fish species include rainbow trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, green sunfish and yellow perch. Rainbow trout are stocked annually. Rito Hondo State Wildlife Area Coldwater lake fishing is available for wild brook trout and stocker rainbows. Road Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is managed as a put-and-grow fishery and stocked periodically with fingerling rainbows. Return to Top of Page Water Skiing Navajo Reservoir Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Catfish, crappie and smallmouth bass can be found in the shallows and near the lake surface. Kokanee salmon, northern pike and many varieties of trout are found in deep waters. Rio Grande Reservoir The reservoir is for day use only; no camping is allowed at the boat ramp or picnic area. The picnic ground is 1/2 mile east of the ramp, where there is parking, a toilet, tables and fireplaces. The reservoir is suitable for most sizes of boats and motors. Return to Top of Page Wind Surfing Navajo Reservoir Fishing, boating, camping, and wildlife viewing are popular at this State Park. Catfish, crappie and smallmouth bass can be found in the shallows and near the lake surface. Kokanee salmon, northern pike and many varieties of trout are found in deep waters. Return to Top of Page

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