Colorado whitewater - Green River, Uinta Mountains, Moffat County Moffat county, Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     44 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The nature scenery of Moffat County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound section of Green River in Colorado is 44 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The Uinta Mountains scenery is wonderful. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while     have a lot of people coming here. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound stretch is just one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 90's to Green River, and the overnight is a tad cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while Green River night low   temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. Green River is mostly a relatively arid location; most of the rain falls during May; the driest of the months is January. Don't leave Green River without first going for a hike along the Jones Hole Trail. Green River, Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 44 miles Average Gradient: 13 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.746 Longitude: -108.89326 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.43408 Longitude: -109.30705 Paddler input for Green River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Green River, Uinta Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: ALLENS RANCH 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Downtown, Vernal 30 miles away In the Center of Dinosaurland. Walking distance to Western Park Convention Center-Rodeo Arena and Fairgrounds. Close to restaurants and convenience stores. 1 block to new Dinosaur Museum and Utah Fiel... Best Western Dinosaur Inn, Vernal 30 miles away This Vernal, Utah hotel offers warm, personalized service with a host of convenient amenities in the heart of Dinosaurland located 18 miles from Dinosaur National Monument. The Best Western Dinosaur ... Vernal Days Inn, Vernal 31 miles away We have 41 exterior entrance guest rooms with two family suites available. We offer free continental breakfast, a heated outdoor swimming pool, free wireless internet access, micro/fridge in rooms, in...   Uinta Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Uinta Mountains. Uinta Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Uinta Mountains. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Green River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Green 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 Vernal, Utah Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah, the metro area neareast to Green River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Green River.   Whitewater Near Green River: Jones Hole Creek, Uinta County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (National Fish Hatchery to Green River confluence) Green River, Uintah County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 44 miles long (Canyon of Lodore Colorado to US 40) Green River, Uintah County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 46 miles long (Flaming Gorge to Lodore) Green River, Daggett County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 27 miles long (Flaming Gorge Dam to Swallow Canyon boat ramp) Yampa River, Moffat County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 71 miles long (Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground) White River, Rio Blanco / Uintah County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 95 miles long (Rangely to Green River)   Ski Areas Near Green River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 103 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 137 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 156 miles away, 440 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 159 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 164 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Deer Valley, Utah , 165 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 166 miles away, 3100 vertical feet The Canyons, Utah , 170 miles away, 3190 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 171 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Sundance, Utah , 172 miles away, 2150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Green River: Econo Lodge Downtown, Vernal , 30 miles away Best Western Dinosaur Inn, Vernal , 30 miles away Vernal Days Inn, Vernal , 31 miles away Best Western Antlers, Vernal , 31 miles away Rodeway Inn Vernal, Vernal , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Green River: Rainbow Park Campground, Uintah County, 8 miles away Split Mountain Gorge Campground, Uintah County, 13 miles away Red Creek Campground, Daggett County, 19 miles away   Trails Near Green River: Jones Hole Trail, Uintah County , 2 miles away Daniels Trail, Uintah County , 9 miles away Red Rock Nature Trail, Uintah County , 14 miles away Hoy Trail, Moffat County , 15 miles away Matt Trail, Moffat County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Green River: Dinosaur National Monument, Dinosaur - CO , 24 miles away