Colorado whitewater - South Platte River, Front Range, Jefferson County

Jefferson county, Cheeseman Reservoir to Deckers section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5.8 miles
  The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. South Platte River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections,
    the Cheeseman Reservoir to Deckers section is the only one. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. When you're paddling down a Front Range river like this one
you always get great scenery along the way too. This section of South Platte River in Colorado is 5.8 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
South Platte River is a location that is pretty dehydrated generally; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
During the warmest time of the year here at South Platte River, high temperatures mostly get into the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at South Platte River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5.8 miles
Average Gradient: 36 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at South Platte River, Front Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: BAILEY 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

TownePlace Suites Denver Southwest/Littleton, Littleton
18 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Denver-Aurora, Colorado, the metro area neareast to South Platte River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near South Platte River.
 Ski Areas Near South Platte River:
Eldora, Colorado , 44 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 49 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 50 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, Colorado , 63 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 64 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 74 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 82 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near South Platte River:
TownePlace Suites Denver Southwest/Littleton, Littleton , 18 miles away
Country Lodge, Woodland Park , 18 miles away
Homewood Suites by Hilton Denver Littleton, Littleton , 18 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Denver Littleton, Littleton , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LITTLETON, Littleton , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near South Platte River:
Platte River Campground, Jefferson County, 3 miles away
Wigwam Campground, Jefferson County, 3 miles away
Spruce Grove Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near South Platte River:
South Manitou Park Trail, Douglas County , 11 miles away
Long Hollow Trail, Douglas County , 11 miles away
Phantom Creek Trail, Teller County , 12 miles away
Rule Creek Trail, Teller County , 12 miles away
Rolling Creek Trail, Park County , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near South Platte River

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