Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an extended float trip provides opportunities to explore the most remote corner of Texas and experience the ultimate in solitude, self-reliance, and immersion in natural soundscapes.

Canoeing Boquillas Canyon

Floating through Boquillas Canon

Canoeing Boquillas Canyon

Boquillas Canyon

A float through the canyons can be a magical experience.

View in Boquillas Canyon

Rio Grande Vista and Crown Mountain

Rio Grande Vista and Crown Mountain

A desert river with a backdrop of mountains in the distance.

Mariscal Canyon

Canoeing Mariscal Canyon

People in two canoes paddle on a river threading through high canyon walls.

Rio Grande Vista

Rio Grande Vista

A desert river with a tree lined bank in the background.

Rio Grande

The Rio Grande seen from the Santa Elena River Access.

A desert river with a rugged landscape of cliff faces and hills in the background.