Colorado whitewater, Cebolla River Gunnison county, Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10 miles   The scenic beauty of Gunnison County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir section of Cebolla River in Gunnison County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder     than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Montrose, as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room   before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Tenmile Springs is an inspiring spot to stop by while here; you'll meet a lot of people from Powderhorn here. Cebolla River is a location that is reasonably dehydrated usually. August is the month that gets the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. At Cebolla River through the summertime highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Cebolla River fall into the-10's. Cebolla River, Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cebolla River.   Whitewater Near Cebolla River: Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Cebolla River, Gunnison County, 8 miles away       Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County, 19 miles away       Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run) Whitewater Outfitter - Scenic River Tours, Gunnison County, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Henson Creek, Hinsdale County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County, 24 miles away       Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Cimarron River, Montrose County, 24 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County, 27 miles away       Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Gunnison River, Gunnison County, 30 miles away       Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Cebolla River: Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 43 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Silverton, Colorado , 44 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Telluride, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 52 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs   Hotels Near Cebolla River: The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison , 18 miles away Surf Chateau, Buena Vista , 19 miles away Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 19 miles away Days Inn & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison , 21 miles away Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cebolla River: Curecanti National Recreation Area - Gateview, Powderhorn, 2 miles away Red Bridge, Powderhorn, 3 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area - Cebolla Creek, Gunnison, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cebolla River: Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 17 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale , 18 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale , 18 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison , 19 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Cebolla River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 24 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 32 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cebolla River: Gunnison Golf Club, Gunnison , 16 miles away