Colorado whitewater - Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   I understqand there is a great campground in Crested Butte called ''Oh Be Joyful''.  Do you know where that is and who to contact? Thanks. Says Bev The Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds section of Oh Be Joyful Creek in Colorado is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. There are no other stretches to paddle     along Oh Be Joyful Creek than the Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds stretch. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Oh Be Joyful Creek. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Gunnison County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: A tremendous place near Oh Be Joyful Creek is Gunsight Pass, and the Trail Riders Trail is a great hiking trail close by. Around Oh Be Joyful Creek you don’t get   a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls through August, and February on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Oh Be Joyful Creek through the long summer days are in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's while Oh Be Joyful Creek night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the-10's. Oh Be Joyful Creek, Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 400 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.90707 Longitude: -107.04477 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.91059 Longitude: -107.03171 Paddler input for Oh Be Joyful Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oh Be Joyful Creek, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 4 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain d... Chateaux By Resortquest, Crested Butte 4 miles away Eagles Nest By Resortquest, Mount Crested Butte 4 miles away   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Oh Be Joyful Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Oh Be Joyful Creek, 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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Oh Be Joyful Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oh Be Joyful Creek.   Whitewater Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Slate River, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) East River, Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)   Ski Areas Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Crested Butte, Colorado , 5 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 6 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 19 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 22 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 52 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 53 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 4 miles away Chateaux By Resortquest, Crested Butte , 4 miles away Eagles Nest By Resortquest, Mount Crested Butte , 4 miles away Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, Crested Butte , 4 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 5 miles away Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 12 miles away Maroon Lake Campground, Pitkin County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 5 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 10 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 13 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Oh Be Joyful Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 39 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 39 miles away   Lakes Near Oh Be Joyful Creek