Vernal, Utah Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Vernal, Utah and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Vernal, Utah: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Vernal, Utah Green River, Colorado, Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound, 42 miles away, class II-IV, 44 miles long. Green River, Utah, Canyon of Lodore Colorado to US 40, 38 miles away, class II-IV, 44 miles long. Green River, Utah, Flaming Gorge Dam to Swallow Canyon boat ramp, 39 miles away, class I-III, 27 miles long. Green River, Utah, Flaming Gorge to Lodore, 38 miles away, class I-II, 46 miles long. Green River, Utah, Ouray to Green River Town, 48 miles away, class II-III, 128 miles long. Jones Hole Creek, Utah, National Fish Hatchery to Green River confluence, 44 miles away, class IV-V, 4 miles long. Uinta River, Utah, Uinta Valley Campground to Power Plant, 31 miles away, class I-III, 8.5 miles long. White River, Utah, Rangely to Green River, 35 miles away, class I-II, 95 miles long. Yellowstone River, Utah, Swift Creek to Reservoir, 46 miles away, class II, 2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Vernal, Utah White River, Colorado, North-South Fork confluence to Green River, 74 miles away, class I-II, 80 miles long. Yampa River, Colorado, Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground, 61 miles away, class II-III(IV), 71 miles long. Blacks Fork - East Fork, Utah, Guard station off US 150 to Hewinta Guard Station, 66 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Blacks Fork - West Fork, Utah, Bridge to confluence with East Fork, 69 miles away, class I-III, 3.5 miles long. Duchesne River, Utah, Hades Campground to Rock Creek, 69 miles away, class I-III, 32.5 miles long. Lake Fork, Utah, Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River, 52 miles away, class II-IV, 8.3 miles long. Price River, Utah, Woodside to confluence with Green River, 73 miles away, class III-V, 16 miles long. Rock Creek, Utah, Upper Stillwater Dam to Route 134, 68 miles away, class II-V, 5 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Vernal, Utah Colorado River, Colorado, Loma launch to Westwater launch, 87 miles away, class II, 25 miles long. Dolores River, Colorado, Gateway to Colorado River, 96 miles away, class II+(IV), 30 miles long. Yampa River, Colorado, 85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road, 88 miles away, class IV(V), 4.8 miles long. Colorado River, Utah, Loma to Westwater, 96 miles away, class I-II, 27 miles long. Colorado River, Utah, Westwater to Rose Ranch, 82 miles away, class I-IV, 17 miles long. Colorado River, Utah, Cisco to Moab, 87 miles away, class I-III, 47 miles long. Currant Creek, Utah, Dry Hollow to Strawberry River, 82 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Dolores River, Utah, Gateway to Colorado River, 96 miles away, class II+(IV), 30 miles long. Price River, Utah, Scofield Reservoir to picnic area above Price Canyon, 98 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Price River, Utah, Picnic area above Price Canyon to Castle Gate, 91 miles away, class III-V, 8.5 miles long. San Rafael River, Utah, Bridge at San Rafael Campground to I-70, 95 miles away, class III-V, 42 miles long. Strawberry River, Utah, Soldier Creek to Starvation Res, 77 miles away, class I-V, 36 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Vernal, Utah: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Vernal, Utah Powderhorn, Colorado, 126 miles, vertical drop 1650 feet Deer Valley, Utah, 128 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Park City Mountain Resort, Utah, 128 miles, vertical drop 3100 feet Alta, Utah, 147 miles, vertical drop 2020 feet Snowbird, Utah, 147 miles, vertical drop 3240 feet The Canyons, Utah, 126 miles, vertical drop 3190 feet Solitude, Utah, 148 miles, vertical drop 2047 feet Snowbasin, Utah, 146 miles, vertical drop 2959 feet Sundance, Utah, 134 miles, vertical drop 2150 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Vernal, Utah Steamboat, Colorado, 195 miles, vertical drop 3668 feet Silverton, Colorado, 198 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Telluride, Colorado, 178 miles, vertical drop 3530 feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 168 miles, vertical drop 2010 feet Snow King, Wyoming, 172 miles, vertical drop 1571 feet Jackson Hole, Wyoming, 178 miles, vertical drop 4139 feet Grand Targhee, Wyoming, 198 miles, vertical drop 2395 feet Powder Mountain, Utah, 159 miles, vertical drop 2104 feet Beaver Mountain, Utah, 151 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Vernal, Utah: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Vernal, Utah Colorado National Monument, 93 miles Dinosaur National Monument, 60 miles Fossil Butte National Monument, 93 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Vernal, Utah Arches National Park, 100 miles Canyonlands National Park, 100 miles Capitol Reef National Park, 162 miles Grand Teton National Park, 176 miles Hovenweep National Monument, 179 miles Mesa Verde National Park, 191 miles Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, 154 miles Natural Bridges National Monument, 165 miles Oregon National Historic Trail, 154 miles Timpanogos Cave National Monument, 130 miles Yucca House National Monument, 191 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Utah Rivers