Decent little marina that carries probably everything you need for the lake here. Plus souvenir…read moreshirt and some other stuff. Some really cool crossbow. Friendly enough staff.

Ok, the other reviews are old and not so great. I can speak to this year 2018. I have spent a month…read moreup in the Eagles Nest area, I have rented boats, bought tackle and bait and just chatted with the folks who run the marina. I could be more pleased with their help and service, Renita is a very sweet lady and her son Tony was very helpful and pleasant. Nothing but a great family run business. I have been in the store when families with children were treated with great kindness and an obvious desire to see that they had a fun time on the lake. I have also seen the old timers treated just the same. Time for yelpers to bury the old owners reviews and give credit to the new folks!

Great group of guides! Even served a nice fruit snack after we got out of the water. It was a bit…read moremore work than I expected but had a great time

This was a last minute addition to my recent trip to Taos. I was looking for a short, easier…read moreexcursion on my last day in the area and the half day Orilla Verde raft trip was a perfect choice. This section of the river is calmer so its perfect for a relaxing float where you can spot wildlife and enjoy the grandeur of the gorge. You can opt to paddle a "funyak" on your own rather than go in the group raft. It's basically an inflatable kayak and my boyfriend and I chose that. It worked out well since there was only one other person in our group and they also chose a funyak. Check in is easy at the cafe in Pilar, about 20 minutes south of Taos and then you meet your guide at the gorge's visitor center across the street. Zac was our guide and he was a chill, cool guy but also focused on our safety and helped us navigate some shallow areas and one, small, class two rapids. He shared some stories about the river and its people and plant life. We got to see sheep climbing down the gorge to come drink in the river, a great blue heron and lots of ducks. It was a slow pace but that's what I was looking for. The funyaks were a little more challenging to navigate than regular kayaks (to me anyway.) They were lighter and seemed to spin and meander more. It was still a pleasant journey-just took a bit more concentration to paddle-especially with the two person boat we chose. Safety helmets and life jackets are provided and required. At the end, we shuttled back to the visitor center and our cars and Zac brought some apples, cookies and chips for the group. What a fun and memorable way to end my time in Taos. Los Rios is fun, friendly, easy to work with and I'd absolutely go again! Don't forget to tip your guide and also be ready to get a little wet, even on a more mellow trip. Had an awesome time on the river!

Best ride ever. Totally worth every penny! Every one is so awesome and happy loving people. Told me…read moreyes to rafting in low water level when everyone else said no because I was too big. (400) pounds and let me tel you we only got stuck once where everyone gets stuck. It was the best they really care about people not just the dollar. These guys are very customers friendly and customer service oriented. Most knowledgeable guides out there. Don't ride with anyone else they only care about quick money. But new wave rafting cares about the people more. I'm gonna be back as much as possible. 1000% recommend these guys. Use new wave I promise you won't be disappointed. Also awesome pics too. Man it was the best day of my life these guys treated us so loving and kind. You will regret going to anyone else I promise.

Had an awesome day rafting the race course with Orlando! He was extremely knowledgeable about the…read moreriver, rocks and surrounding wildlife. Best of all he made the entire trip fun! The kids loved rafting, surfing and warming up on the Australia Rock! Thanks Orlando and New Wave! We will be back

End to end a phenomenal experience! Great customer service, answered all our questions including…read moreinsight to lower water levels this season. Rio Grande Racecourse is definitely a resilient track amidst low snow pack, the class 3 rapids were still great for first timers. Thanks Ryan for your professionalism and your puns. We've been looking for a new "school's out" tradition with our kids - and we have found it!

We loved our guided tour down the river led by Miranda, she was awesome! Great guide with a…read morewonderful soul and sense of humor. We felt safe and had fun. She tolerated our three year old saying "I need to potty" for the 1000th time for half of the trip, and also shared her favorite parts of the landscape and river with us ! Made it a memory we will never forget! Thank you so much !

A big lake on the otherside of a magnificent dam. Very quiet. We ate our picnic by the boat ramp…read morewatching a solitary small yacht sail away and some kyakers close behind. The lake was very still. Bathrooms are available. Campsite looks good. Not really any trees or shade other than the picnic huts. Was clean when we were there.

Dirty. Litter everywhere. No shade. Lots of wasps. Just was not an enjoyable trip. We won't be back.read more

I can't sing the praises of this outfit enough. We came there as a family of 9 with ages from 6 to…read more76 with little to no experience and they were able to accommodate us. We went on the Race expedition which was easy enough for novices but thrilling enough for the adventurers. My 76 yr old dad has balance issues and fell out but Ben quickly got him back in. He got a little scraped up and Ben handled it professionally and calmly, minimizing the inconvenience of having to do some first aid on the river but taking it seriously enough to provide care. He rearranged the seating somewhat and there were no other scares. He was a truly fantastic guide.

My husband and I recently visited NM for a couple of days. He had purchased us this adventure and I…read morewas excited, but nervous, since I had never been river rafting before. Brian was our guide for the AM Racecourse and eased my apprehension with his knowledge and welcoming personality. By the end of the course, I was ready to do it all over again! I can totally understand the importance of having a safe group who will handle all the details and a well versed instructor. Super fun way to spend a morning on the Grande.

Manager doesn't know how to manage. Weeds overgrown, bathrooms trashed and full. Disgusting place…read more Don't waste your time

This is a miserable place to spend a night in the winter. Wind blows constantly and no one is…read morearound to answer questions. The gates close at 5pm so dinner out is out. Lake wa primarily clear of ice on Feb 16, 2024. No water is available in campgrounds so trek to the dump station. Overall a really crap place to stay, better off staying at a private place! You could even go out for dinner.