Colorado whitewater - South Platte River, Front Range, Jefferson/ Douglas County Jefferson/ Douglas county, Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1 miles   The scenic beauty of Colorado and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Denver-Aurora it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The campgrounds here at South Platte River are pretty good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or     both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This section of South Platte River in Colorado is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Whitewater paddling here in the Front Range is a great experience. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir section is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave South Platte   River without first checking out Eagle Rock, and Strontia Spring is a delightful local attraction. Summer brings highs in the 80's to South Platte River, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at South Platte River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights. South Platte River is pretty dry typically; May is the month that gets the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Yeah, come up here to the Front Range for a delightful time. A glorious spot in close proximity to South Platte River is Russell Gulch. South Platte River, Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 74 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.40833 Longitude: -105.17251 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.41444 Longitude: -105.14917 Paddler input for South Platte River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at South Platte River, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: EVERGREEN 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest, Littleton 8 miles away Towneplace Suites is a residential-style, all-suite hotel offering the comforts of home and exceptional service. Studio, one- and two-bedroom suites each offer full kitchens, dining area, living area ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton, Co, Littleton 9 miles away The award winning, pet friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton is located at the foothills of the Majestic Rocky Mountains. Nearby attractions include Red Rock Amphitheater, Bandimere... Super 8 Motel - Lakewood/Denver Area, Lakewood 14 miles away The Super 8 Motel invites you to enjoy the Worlds largest economy lodging chain with superior cleanliness and customer service. The Super 8 is conveniently located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains a...   Front Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Front Range. Front Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Front Range. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on South Platte River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on South Platte 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 Denver-Aurora, Colorado 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.       These outdoors activities are available near South Platte River.   Whitewater Near South Platte River: South Platte River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Buffalo Creek to South Platte) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Deckers to confluence with North Fork) Bear Creek, Jefferson County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Idledale to Morrison) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Denver County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte) South Platte River - North Fork, Park/Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 10.5 miles long (Bailey to Pine) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) South Platte River, Park County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 7.3 miles long (Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 30 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)   Ski Areas Near South Platte River: Winter Park, Colorado , 49 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 53 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2900 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 61 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 68 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 79 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 85 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 94 miles away, 1171 vertical feet   Hotels Near South Platte River: Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest, Littleton , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton, Co, Littleton , 9 miles away Super 8 Motel - Lakewood/Denver Area, Lakewood , 14 miles away Comfort Suites Southwest, Lakewood , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Denver-Lakewood, Co, Lakewood , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near South Platte River: Platte River Campground, Jefferson County, 7 miles away Rock Springs Campground, Douglas County, 7 miles away Devils Head Campground, Douglas County, 8 miles away   Trails Near South Platte River: Long Hollow Trail, Douglas County , 14 miles away South Manitou Park Trail, Douglas County , 14 miles away Missouri Gulch Trail, Douglas County , 15 miles away Rolling Creek Trail, Park County , 18 miles away Rule Creek Trail, Teller County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near South Platte River: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 29 miles away Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 56 miles away   Lakes Near South Platte River