Colorado whitewater - Blue River, Park Range, Summit County Summit county, Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   This stretch of Blue River is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are some good sections     to paddle in this river system, the Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400 section is one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wild scenery of the Park Range is great. The put-in is not too far from Silverthorne, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Blue River. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are usually   in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Blue River. That right there is a lot of exciting stuff already but it goes on, the Park Range has it all. Erwin Gulch is next to Blue River and is beyond doubt a perfect location to go to, and you can go for a hike on the Slate Creek Trail. This river has it all. Blue River is a location that is rather dried up ordinarily; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. If you're into cool geologic characteristics, try Target Bluff, and going for a hike on the Gore Range Trail is always a fine adventure. Blue River, Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 47 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.75472 Longitude: -106.13306 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.85916 Longitude: -106.25723 Paddler input for Blue River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blue River, Park Range, Colorado Local climate location: KREMMLING 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Silverthorne Days Inn, Silverthorne 5 miles away Best rates available at www.the.daysinn.com/silverthorne06752 Days Inn 5 Sunburst and AAA Approved for quality and cleanliness 24 hour hot tub sauna and kids wading pool Free continental brea... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Silverthorne, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Silverthorne, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Blue River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Blue River.   Whitewater Near Blue River: Williams Fork, Grand County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 9 miles long (Horseshoe Campground to Williams Fork Reservoir) Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 11 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road) Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir) Gore Creek, Eagle County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site) Colorado River, Grand County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch) Cross Creek, Eagle County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Eagle River, Eagle County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 20 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River)   Ski Areas Near Blue River: Vail, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 20 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 22 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 24 miles away, 2270 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 24 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 25 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 25 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3060 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blue River: Silverthorne Days Inn, Silverthorne , 5 miles away Vail Racquet Club Condominiums, Vail , 11 miles away 1st Inn Silverthorne, Silverthorne , 13 miles away Luxury Inn And Suites, Silverthorne , 13 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Silverthorne , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blue River: Davis Springs Campground, Summit County, 3 miles away Prairie Point Campground, Summit County, 3 miles away McDonald Flats Campground, Summit County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Blue River: Gore Range Trail, Summit County , 3 miles away Slate Creek Trail, Summit County , 4 miles away Lost Lake Trail, Summit County , 4 miles away Williams Peak Trail, Grand County , 6 miles away Ute Pass Trail, Grand County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Blue River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 56 miles away   Lakes Near Blue River