Paddling near Presidio, TX

Presidio sits in far West Texas at the confluence of the Rio Grande and Rio Conchos — the historic La Junta de los Rios — in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert's Big Bend region. That river junction makes it a natural base for paddling the Rio Grande, with outfitters running guided canoe, kayak, and raft trips through remote desert canyons nearby. Access points such as Colorado Canyon, Grassy Banks, and Lajitas put paddlers on the river within roughly 40 miles of town.