Notable waterfall · Rio Arriba, New Mexico
Brazos Falls
Brazos Falls is a waterfall in Rio Arriba, New Mexico.
Brazos Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Brazos Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Brazos Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.74970, -106.42915. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Brazos Falls
- Fort Lowell Historical Marker · fort · Rio Arriba · ~15 km · Must-see
- Canjilon Mountain · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~27 km · Must-see
- Heron Dam · lake · Rio Arriba · ~33 km · Must-see
- Lamy Peak · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~37 km · Must-see
- El Vado Reservoir · lake · Rio Arriba · ~40 km · Must-see
- El Vado Dam · lake · Rio Arriba · ~40 km · Must-see
- Trujillo Meadows Dam · lake · Conejos · ~42 km · Must-see
- Carson National Forest · sanctuary · Rio Arriba · ~45 km · Must-see
- San Antonio Mountain · viewpoint · Rio Arriba · ~48 km · Must-see
- Stone Lake · lake · Rio Arriba · ~50 km · Must-see
- Stinking Lake · lake · Rio Arriba · ~52 km · Must-see
- Echo Amphitheater · attraction · Rio Arriba · ~55 km · Must-see
- Navajo Peak · viewpoint · Archuleta · ~58 km · Must-see
- Christ of the Desert Monastery · church · Rio Arriba · ~59 km · Must-see
- Chama River Canyon Wilderness · sanctuary · Rio Arriba · ~62 km · Must-see
- Rio Grande del Norte National Monument · sanctuary · Taos · ~63 km · Must-see
- Abiquiu Lake · lake · Rio Arriba · ~68 km · Must-see
- KCIE-FM (Dulce) · attraction · Rio Arriba · ~68 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Brazos Falls
- Jemez Falls · waterfall · Sandoval · ~132 km · Must-see
- Petrero Waterfall · waterfall · Rio Arriba · ~54 km
- Big Arsenic Falls · waterfall · Taos · ~81 km
- Power Line Falls Rapid · waterfall · Taos · ~94 km
- Arroyo Falls · waterfall · Rio Arriba · ~97 km
- Alberts Falls Rapid · waterfall · Taos · ~97 km
- Four Mile Falls · waterfall · Archuleta · ~101 km
- Salto Del Agua Waterfall · waterfall · Taos · ~104 km
- Treasure Falls · waterfall · Mineral · ~108 km
- Piedra Falls · waterfall · Mineral · ~126 km
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Frequently asked
Is Brazos Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Brazos Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Brazos Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Brazos Falls?
Nearby: Fort Lowell Historical Marker (fort, 15 km), Canjilon Mountain (viewpoint, 27 km), Heron Dam (lake, 33 km), Lamy Peak (viewpoint, 37 km), El Vado Reservoir (lake, 40 km), El Vado Dam (lake, 40 km).
Is Brazos Falls worth visiting?
Brazos Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in New Mexico on Spotwander.