Colorado whitewater - Slate River, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2 miles   This section of Slate River in Colorado is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The wonderful Gunnison County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better 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. There are no other sections to paddle along Slate River than     the Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground section. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Poverty Gulch is a brilliant site to go if you're at Slate River, and do take a hike on the Trail Riders Trail. Through the summertime here at Slate River, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's, and the nighttime is rather chillier of course, commonly in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Slate River night low temperatures through   the winter are in the-10's. Not much rain falls here at Slate River; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. Slate River, Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 85 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94336 Longitude: -107.05958 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.91101 Longitude: -107.03165 Paddler input for Slate River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slate River, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 5 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain décor to ensure pampering and relaxation. Nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado R... Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte 5 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel is one of the nicest in the world and our guests continue to tell us so. Built in 1997, the Lodge is a beautiful, modern facility that is spotlessly clean and very comfo... The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte 5 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort's newest, luxury, slopeside property featuring spacious hotel and condominium accommodations, appointed with the finest mountain touches is an ideal destination to escape...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Slate River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slate 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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Slate River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slate River.   Whitewater Near Slate River: Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 2 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 , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)   Ski Areas Near Slate River: Crested Butte, Colorado , 6 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 7 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 , 32 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 51 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate River: Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, Crested Butte , 5 miles away Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slate River: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 5 miles away Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Slate River: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 5 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 11 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Slate River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 40 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Slate River