Colorado whitewater - Dolores River, Dolores/Montrose/San Miguel County Dolores/Montrose/San Miguel county, Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     28 miles   The Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock section of Dolores River in Colorado is 28 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Dolores/Montrose/San Miguel County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in     this general area you won't find many other paddling places. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock section is one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer at Dolores River highs are typically in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows at Dolores River throughout the winter usually descend into the 0's.   Not much precipitation falls here at Dolores River; the wettest month of the year is usually October, that's the one that rains the most, and June is when it's the driest. Sawmill Spring is an inspiring location to go to during your stay; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Piney Spring. Dolores River, Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 28 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.79399 Longitude: -108.82611 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.02888 Longitude: -108.88488 Paddler input for Dolores River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dolores River, Colorado Local climate location: NORTHDALE 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 Dolores River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dolores River.   Whitewater Near Dolores River: Dolores River, Montezuma.Dolores County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 19 miles long (McPhee Reservoir to Dove Creek Pump Station) Dolores River, Montezuma/Dolores County , 14 miles away, Class II+(III) - 50 miles long (Slickrock to Bedrock)   Ski Areas Near Dolores River: Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 69 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 74 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 80 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 82 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 86 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 132 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 141 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 141 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 145 miles away, 1604 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dolores River: Sun Canyon Ranch, Dove Creek , 12 miles away Best Western Wayside Motor Inn, Monticello , 34 miles away The Monticello Inn, Monticello , 34 miles away Monticello-Days Inn, Monticello , 34 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Monticello , 34 miles away   Trails Near Dolores River: Ormiston Point Stock Driveway, Dolores County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Dolores River: Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO , 32 miles away Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 45 miles away