Colorado whitewater - Cebolla River, Gunnison County

Gunnison county, Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir stretch of Cebolla River in Gunnison County is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The campgrounds here at Cebolla River are pretty good. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch is long enough
    for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Cebolla River doesn't have a lot
of paddling stretches, the Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir stretch is the only one. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beautiful scenery of Gunnison County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Tenmile Springs. Not much precipitation falls here at Cebolla River; during the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.
At Cebolla River during the warmest
 
time of the year highs are in the 80's while nighttime lows are typically in the 40's. All through the wintertime highs are regularly in the 30's; nighttime lows at Cebolla River through the wintertime typically dip 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.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2901
Longitude: -107.11351

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.45169
Longitude: -107.30961

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Current weather conditions at Cebolla River, Colorado
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Local climate location: CIMARRON 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison
18 miles away
Start your day at the Water Wheel Inn with our complimentary hot breakfast bar consisting of Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy as well as fruit, yogurt, cereals, and baked goods. Our goal is to be t...

Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison
20 miles away
Historic downtown, shopping, restaurants, bars and museum within minutes. Gunnison offers grand valley and mountain views with great outdoor areas in which to play. Rodeway Inn offers FREE continental...

Gunnison Days Inn, Gunnison
21 miles away
Our hotel offers ski packages for Crested Butte and Monarch. If you are looking for ski packages please call hotel directly. Outside electric plugs (cars, buses, trucks) Direct dial phone and in...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cebolla River.
 Whitewater Near Cebolla River:
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run)
Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)
Gunnison River, Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir)
Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 23 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 , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Cebolla River:
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Silverton, Colorado , 44 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Telluride, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3530 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 52 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cebolla River:
The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison , 18 miles away
Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 20 miles away
Gunnison Days Inn, Gunnison , 21 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison , 21 miles away
Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cebolla River:
Lake Fork Resort, Gunnison, 8 miles away
Sapinero Trading Post, Gunnison, 8 miles away
Gunnison Lakeside Resort, Gunnison, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Cebolla River:
Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 17 miles away
Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 18 miles away
Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale County , 18 miles away
Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away
Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Cebolla River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away

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