Colorado whitewater - Lake Fork Gunnison River, San Juan Mountains, Hinsdale/Gunnison County Hinsdale/Gunnison county, Lake City Town Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.6 miles   The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Lake Fork Gunnison River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Lake Fork Gunnison River in Hinsdale/Gunnison County is 3.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good rivers for that around here. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are a few other sections in this river     system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. When you're paddling down a San Juan Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Sparling Gulch is in the neighborhood of Lake Fork Gunnison River and is a fine site, and you can go for a hike on the Ridge Stock Driveway. At Lake Fork Gunnison River during   the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are typically in the 30's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Lake Fork Gunnison River tend to be in the 10's. Man, is there a lot of exciting stuff to do in the San Juan Mountains. It is very arid here at Lake Fork Gunnison River commonly; August is the wettest month with most rain while June is ordinarily the driest month. Lake Fork Gunnison River, Lake City Town Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 3.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.03485 Longitude: -107.30934 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.08093 Longitude: -107.29548 Paddler input for Lake Fork Gunnison River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lake Fork Gunnison River, San Juan Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: OURAY 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray 26 miles away All rooms have mountain views. Telluride Ski Resort is 46 driving miles from hotel. Pet Accommodation: 10.00/night per pet.... Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray 26 miles away Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is one of Colorados best-kept secrets. Known as the Switzerland of America, Ouray has a little bit of everything for every one, for every season. Enjoy the spl... Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray 26 miles away Stay at this Ouray, Colorado Lodge nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in the 'Switzerland of America'. The Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is conveniently located in the city ...   San Juan Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Juan Mountains. San Juan Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Juan Mountains. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lake Fork Gunnison River.   Whitewater Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Rio Grande, Hinsdale County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 22 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Cimarron River, Montrose County , 27 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River)   Ski Areas Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 24 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 42 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 47 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 68 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 70 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray , 26 miles away Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray , 26 miles away Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray , 26 miles away Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs Ouray, Ouray , 26 miles away The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Lake City Campground, Lake City, 2 miles away Slumgullion Pass Campground, Hinsdale County, 7 miles away Henson Creek RV Park, Lake City, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Big Blue Trail, Hinsdale County , 10 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale County , 10 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 13 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Lake Fork Gunnison River