Colorado whitewater - Dolores River, Montezuma.Dolores County
Montezuma.Dolores
county,
McPhee Reservoir to Dove Creek Pump Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 19 miles
This stretch of Dolores River in Montezuma.Dolores County is 19 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. A good workout and just being
out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The nearby hotels
are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Dolores River is pretty dry mostly; October is when you get the most rain here; June is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Dolores River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Dolores River. Going for a hike on the Ormiston Point Stock Driveway is always a great adventure.
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