Colorado whitewater, Colorado River Grand county, Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     11.6 miles   The natural beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting a good workout and just hanging     out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio section of Colorado River in Grand County is 11.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. There's camping available near Colorado River. 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. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down   the page. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for folks from Mc Coy; hiking is a popular thing to do around Colorado River; High Trail is a splendid local trail. The South Derby Trail offers hiking at its best. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Colorado River while night lows are commonly in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 30's; overnight lows at Colorado River during the wintertime mostly descend into the 0's. At Colorado River you don’t see much rain. Most of the snow falls during March, and June is when it's the driest. Colorado River, Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio 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 Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Whitewater Outfitter - Timberline Tours, Eagle County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Piney River, Eagle County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Lakota River Guides, Eagle County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rock Creek, Routt County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Center, Eagle County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) Sweetwater Creek, Eagle County, 19 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Guides, Routt County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River RUNS, Eagle County, 22 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 23 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Beaver Creek, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Vail, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 34 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 36 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs   Hotels Near Colorado River: Comfort Inn Vail Valley, Eagle , 7 miles away AmericInn Eagle, Eagle , 7 miles away Best Western Plus Eagle Lodge & Suites, Eagle , 7 miles away Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Eagle CO, Eagle , 7 miles away Eagle River Lodge, Eagle , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Colorado River: Catamount, Mc Coy, 5 miles away Pinball Point, Burns, 8 miles away Wolcott, Wolcott, 10 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: High Trail, Eagle , 12 miles away South Derby Trail, Eagle , 12 miles away Cache Creek Access Trail, Eagle , 15 miles away Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle , 15 miles away Salt Creek Trail, Eagle , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Colorado River: Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 18 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 25 miles away Stagecoach State Park, Colorado , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River: Eagle Ranch Golf Club, Eagle , 9 miles away Eagle Ranch Golf, Eagle , 9 miles away Arrowhead Village-Beaver Creek Mountain Country Club of the Rockies, Eagle , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River LEDE Reservoir, Eagle , 18 miles away