Animas River
Descends from old mining country past Silverton, through Animas Canyon alongside the narrow-gauge railroad to Durango, then runs south into New Mexico past Aztec to meet the San Juan at Farmington.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Animas River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 126 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and West Forks near Animas Forks, San Juan County, Colorado |
| Mouth | Joins the San Juan River at Farmington, New Mexico |
| States | Colorado, New Mexico |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Animas River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Animas River in Colorado ↗ · Bait shops near the Animas River in Colorado ↗
- Boat ramps on the Animas River in New Mexico ↗ · Bait shops near the Animas River in New Mexico ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Colorado: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ↗
- New Mexico: New Mexico Department of Game and Fish ↗
Facts from Animas River (Wikipedia) ↗