Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, National Wild and Scenic River in New Mexico and Texas, US
The Rio Grande flows through 196 miles of desert terrain, forming deep canyons with stratified rock formations and natural water corridors.
The United States Congress designated this section of the Rio Grande as a Wild and Scenic River in 1968 to protect its natural state.
The river corridor contains Native American archaeological sites and represents centuries of human interaction with this natural boundary between states.
Visitors need permits for multi-day river trips and should bring sufficient water supplies, as drinking water sources are not available along the route.
Three distinct canyons within the protected area - Boquillas, Mariscal, and Lower Canyon - each present different geological formations and navigation challenges.
Location: New Mexico
Location: Texas
Inception: October 2, 1968
Elevation above the sea: 466 m
Website: https://blm.gov/visit/rio-grande-wild-and-scenic-river
GPS coordinates: 29.75756,-102.52897
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:07
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Hot Springs Store
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