Water Sports in Farmington, NM

Right at the heart of Farmington, you will find Animas and Berg Parks. Amidst the riverwalk trails and parks, you will discover the Animas River Whitewater Park. This is the perfect stop for those looking to tube, kayak, or raft the Animas River.

Make a splash at this one-of-a-kind water park! With a lazy river, water slides and so much more there's something fun for all ages. The unique design of this outdoor water park pairs Farmington's unique landscapes and geology with BIG FUN!

Let local rafting experts guide you on a memorable river experience!  Desert River Guides offers a variety of family-friendly and scenic floats along the Animas River and the San Juan River in the Farmington area.  

Navajo Lake State Park is the ultimate playground for camping, fishing, exploring, and boating with 150 miles of shoreline and 280+ days of sunshine and spectacular scenery. 

Farmington Lake offers outdoor lovers a variety of adventures within the city limits! The lake is open year-round for fishing and camping, and seasonally for boating and swimming. When visiting Farmington Lake make time to explore the surrounding mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding trails. Bird watching is also a popular activity at Farmington Lake. A variety of hummingbirds, eagles, hawks, and heron frequent this city oasis.

This locally owned adventure and amusement company offers watercraft rentals at Lake Farmington. Stop by for bumper boats, paddle boats, water blades and lake floats!! 

Jackson Lake is a popular fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing spot with locals. The lake sits amidst 840 acres of the Jackson Lake Wildlife Area.

Enjoy a day of catch and release fly fishing along this privately owned section of the San Juan River. Make time to explore the disc golf course and art gallery!

Morgan Lake offers fantastic windsurfing and boating opportunities year-round. This 1,200 acre lake is located on the Navajo Reservation.

Navajo Lake State Park features more than 240 developed sites with over 100 serving RV's. There are 5 campgrounds to choose from. Cottonwood Campground is located on the San Juan River. Sims Mesa Campground is on the east side of Navajo Lake with the Pine Campground on the west which includes the Juniper and Cedar Loop sites. Park facilities include water, group shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, handicapped accessible sites, and dump station. Reserve a space today online!

Morgan Lake, Cutter Reservoir, and Whiskey Lake are just a few of the lakes located on Navajo land that are popular for recreation.  These scenic high desert lakes are the perfect addition to your fishing trip in the Four Corners region and New Mexico.

The San Juan College Equipment Rental Center offers you the opportunity to rent equipment to get you out on the trail, on the water, or in the mountains. Best of all, they offer it for the best price in the Four Corners! The experienced OERC staff can offer great ideas for places to raft, bike, backpack or climb. 

The Animas and San Juan Rivers offer ample opportunities for recreation. River rafting and kayaking are popular ways to experience the splendor of Farmington’s rivers and wildlife.  Home to over 100 species of migrating birds, come prepared for thrilling encounters and to leave no trace.