About Desert River Guides

Desert River Guides, LLC

was established in 2020 by owners Ryan and Cody Dudgeon. We grew up in the Farmington area and have always had a love for the rivers that flow through this town. Combined, we have 28 years of guiding experience on Class IV whitewater in Idaho and Montana and have rafted many of the rivers in the Southwest. We know what it takes to provide safe and excellent customer service and strive to meet the needs and expectations of everyone who hops on a raft with us.  We moved back to Farmington in 2016 and are currently teachers for the Farmington School District.  It has long been a dream to open a company that promotes and supports recreation on the Animas and San Juan Rivers. Thank you for checking us out, we hope to float with you soon!