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The San Juan River is a tributary of the Colorado River , 400 mi (644 km) long, in the western United States . It rises in southern Colorado , along the southern slope the San Juan Mountains to the west of the Continental Divide in southwestern Colorado . Tributaries in Colorado which also rise in the San Juans include the Animas , La Plata , Los Pinos , Navajo and Piedra Rivers. The San Juan river provides good fishing in its warm, slow, muddy waters. The river meanders through goosenecks, sometimes meandering as much as 5 miles within a one mile straight distance, such as in Goosenecks State Park . The river joins the Colorado at Lake Powell after flowing through New Mexico and Utah , where it is known as the San Juan Arm of the lake. The Utah section of the San Juan River is a popular recreational destination. Whitewater Rafting , fishing, hiking and camping are all very popular in the summer months. The San Juan River is host to American Indian ruins, diverse animal and plant life and interesting geological features. The San Juan River from Bluff, UT to Lake Powell is managed by the Bureau Of Land Management 's Monticello Field Office. Permits are generally required for any type of recreation on the river. SEE ALSO EXTERNAL LINKS |
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