Colorado whitewater - Lake Fork Gunnison River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale/Gunnison County Hinsdale/Gunnison county, Lake City Town Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.6 miles   The wonderful Colorado scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Lake Fork Gunnison River beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Lake City Town Run stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The Lake City Town Run section of Lake     Fork Gunnison River is 3.6 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. The river winds through the San Juan and Jemez Mountains and you get great scenery. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm days of summer here at Lake Fork Gunnison River, high temperatures typically get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; overnight lows at Lake Fork Gunnison   River throughout the wintertime commonly dip into the 10's. While staying at Lake Fork Gunnison River you could always look at Sparling Gulch, and don't leave Lake Fork Gunnison River without first going for a hike along the Ridge Stock Driveway. Around Lake Fork Gunnison River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here, and June on the other hand is the driest. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. 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 and Jemez 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: 15.00/night per night per pet.... St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray 26 miles away Enjoy a fully restored Victorian Bed & Breakfast located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains in Ouray, Colorado. Lodging at the St. Elmo includes a full gourmet breakfast and special guest prices at t... 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...   San Juan and Jemez Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. San Juan and Jemez Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Juan and Jemez 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 , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 29 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Purgatory, 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, 2775 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 St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray , 26 miles away Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray , 26 miles away Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs, 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