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 Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir stretch of South Platte River is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The campgrounds here at South Platte River are pretty good. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This river system is full of great paddling stretches,     the Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir stretch is just one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The beauty of the Front Range is a great plus for this river. This is an extremely short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The put-in location is a short drive from Denver-Aurora, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at South Platte River   get into the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the winter for South Platte River tend to be in the 0's. Having a fine time in the Front Range is easy. A spree to South Platte River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Strontia Spring. South Platte River is close to Russell Gulch which is definitely worth taking a look at, and you need to go to Eagle Rock since you're here. South Platte River is ordinarily a reasonably dried up spot; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January. 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 Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this TownePlace Suites Towneplace Suites is a residential-style, all-suite hotel nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Littleton, CO. We offer th... 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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 Oakwood at Legacy at Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch , 14 miles away Oakwood at Retreat at Fox Hollow, Lakewood , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Denver-Southwest/Lakewood, 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