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 is 28 miles long and is a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to     get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: At Dolores River you don’t see much precipitation; October is the month that gets the most rain, and June on the other hand is the driest. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Sawmill Spring; a journey to Piney Spring will fill your soul with magnificent feelings. All through the summertime at Dolores River highs are typically in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures   sink down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Dolores River. 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. Sun Canyon Ranch, Dove Creek 12 miles away Sun Canyon Lodge , privatly situated on 100 acres ,is a new southwestern style ranch house with fully modern kitchen , beautifully furnished vaulted great room with kiva style fire place ,and genuin... Best Western Wayside Motor Inn, Monticello 34 miles away Breathtaking national parks and natural attractions are close to this comfortable southern Utah hotel! Travelers looking for a remote getaway know exactly where to stay. With spacious and clean roo... Monticello-Days Inn, Monticello 34 miles away Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast Free local and long distance access calls Free DSL High Speed Internet Indoor Swimming pool/Hot tub (Only property in the area) Bus/RV/Truck parking Interio...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Dolores River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dolores 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 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 Monticello-Days Inn, Monticello , 34 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Monticello , 34 miles away Cortez Travelodge, Cortez , 36 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   Lakes Near Dolores River