Colorado whitewater - Cimarron River, San Juan Mountains, Gunnison / Montrose County Gunnison / Montrose county, Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     10.2 miles   This section of Cimarron River is 10.2 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the San Juan Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter,     so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Cimarron River commonly tend to be in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's with temperatures at Cimarron River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Cimarron   River is a location that is reasonably dried out frequently; the month of September is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Cimarron River, Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 10.2 miles Average Gradient: 135 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.25719 Longitude: -107.54561 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.38779 Longitude: -107.5327 Paddler input for Cimarron River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cimarron River, San Juan Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: MONTROSE 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray 19 miles away All rooms have mountain views. Telluride Ski Resort is 46 driving miles from hotel. Pet Accommodation: 10.00/night per pet.... Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray 19 miles away Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is one of Colorados best-kept secrets. Known as the Switzerland of America, Ouray has a little bit of everything for every one, for every season. Enjoy the spl... Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray 19 miles away Stay at this Ouray, Colorado Lodge nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in the 'Switzerland of America'. The Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is conveniently located in the city ...   San Juan Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Juan Mountains. San Juan Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Juan Mountains. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Cimarron River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cimarron River, Colorado. 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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Cimarron River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cimarron River.   Whitewater Near Cimarron River: Cimarron River, Montrose County , 7 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Gunnison River, Montrose County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail) Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run) Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 23 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Uncompahgre River, Ouray County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) Gunnison River, Montrose/Delta County , 28 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (Chukar to North Fork) Mineral Creek - South, -blank- County , 30 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground)   Ski Areas Near Cimarron River: Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 42 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 59 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3635 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cimarron River: Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray , 19 miles away Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray , 19 miles away Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray , 19 miles away Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs Ouray, Ouray , 19 miles away Comfort Inn Montrose, Montrose , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cimarron River: Big Cimarron Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away Beaver Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away Black Canyon Campground, Cimarron, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cimarron River: Deer Creek Trail, Ouray County , 6 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 8 miles away Lou Creek Trail, Ouray County , 8 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 9 miles away Courthouse Trail, Ouray County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Cimarron River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away   Lakes Near Cimarron River