Taos Raft and Kayak

04/25/2026

Low water on the Rio Grande changes everything for boaters — more exposed rocks, tighter lines, and a different kind of vigilance. Read practical tips from local guides to keep your trip safe and fun: https://wix.to/mY1OYxT

Key takeaways: scout ahead, adjust craft choice, pack safety gear, and know exit points. Share this with a paddling buddy who’s heading out soon.

Low water boating on the Rio Grande can be a demanding experience. As the river drops, more rocks are exposed, which means the boater has to maneuver around these obstacles. The key to low water boating, of course, is to dodge all of the rocks. A long meandering class II rapid at 1000 CFS can feel l...

04/09/2026

We'e officially an outfitter. The Federal Government has issued Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals a commercial rafting permit on the day stretch of the Rio Chama!
We're permitted to lead guided day-trips and we're the only company permitted to rent boats on the day section. We can deliver at Chavez and pickup at Big Eddy. We're not guiding trips on the Wild and Scenic stretch just yet, but we can outfit your private trip if you happen to draw a permit (yes, we rent groovers!). Check us out at www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com

03/31/2026

These groovers practically clean themselves!

TRKR's river eco-toilets are easy to use and involve virtually no maintence other than unscrewing the cap, putting the seat on, doing your duty, and then putting the cap back on the tank when you break camp the next day.

You don't even have to look at the thing.

Although you should, because they're magical. 7 out of 6 boaters begin communicating with birds and squirels after just a day of proper groover time.

Rent a magical groover today.
We offer multi-day rates, delivery and pickup, and a cleaning service.

www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com

03/31/2026

The 2026 river season is well underway and TRKR is open for business. Reserve a boat today and we'll deliver it to you and pick it up when you get off the river.

We make fun and adventure easy and spontaneous.

www.taosraftandkayak.com

03/28/2026

It's boating season. Need an inflatable kayak for the day? TRKR rents IKs on the cheap. Check out our boat and gear menu at: www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com

10/29/2025

TRKR is a finalist in New Mexico's Outdoor Rec Dept's 2025 Pitchfest in ABQ on Nov. 6th. It's great to see the new and exciting ways people are celebrating life in nature.

10/19/2025

Hey everybody, the river is Back!!!
Thanks to the heavy rains last week, the Rio Grande is running above 1000 CFS. There are waves on the Orilla Verde and S***e is a hole again.
The Box is running.
The autumn colors are reaching their peak.
Temps are in the 60s and blue sky.
The Otters are out too.

Rent a raft or kayak today.

www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com

09/24/2025

TRKR's Elevator Pitch for the 2025 Adventure Pitch Fest in ABQ

09/05/2025

Fall is a great time for multi-day trips on the Chama, San Juan, Colorado, Green, or Snake River. The Rocky Mountain Phat Cat can be used as a gear boat, which allows other people in your group to paddle an IK. These Colorado School of the Mines students take a needed vacation on the Rio Chama over Labor Day weekend.

www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com

09/05/2025

Fall is a great time for multi-day trips on the Chama, San Juan, Colorado, Green, or Snake River. Taos Raft and Kayak Rentals has boats, Iks, frames, oars, paddles, PFDs, groovers, fire pans, dry bags, stoves, sleeping pads for rent at discounted rates.

www.taosraftandkayakrentals.com