Animas River Play Area — photo spot in Recodo Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA
Animas River Play Area
Small riverside park on the Animas with riffles, small rapids, pedestrian bridges and tree-lined banks framed by nearby mesas. Capture flowing water, reflections, paddlers and seasonal foliage; spring runoff and fall color are most dramatic. Easy public access from Recodo Del Rio with on-street/park parking, no entry fee. Visit at golden hour or blue hour for warm side-lighting and long exposures; weekdays and early mornings reduce swimmers and crowds.
Animas River Play Area
Small riverside park on the Animas with riffles, small rapids, pedestrian bridges and tree-lined banks framed by nearby mesas. Capture flowing water, reflections, paddlers and seasonal foliage; spring runoff and fall color are most dramatic. Easy public access from Recodo Del Rio with on-street/park parking, no entry fee. Visit at golden hour or blue hour for warm side-lighting and long exposures; weekdays and early mornings reduce swimmers and crowds.