Colorado whitewater - South Platte River, Jefferson/ Denver County Jefferson/ Denver county, Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     0.5 miles   The wonderful Jefferson/ Denver County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting 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. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd     better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte stretch of South Platte River in Colorado is 0.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. There's camping available near South Platte River. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the months of summer highs here at South Platte River reach the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to South Platte River.   A nice location to have a look at in the vicinity of South Platte River is Sanderson Gulch. South Platte River is a location that is pretty dehydrated usually; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January is when it's the driest. South Platte River, Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 0.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.56611 Longitude: -105.04806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.7661 Longitude: -104.99167 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, Colorado Local climate location: LAKEWOOD 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Denver-Days Inn Central, Denver 3 miles away Days Inn - Central is located at 6th Avenue & Federal Blvd. with easy access to the attractions of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Days Inn - Central is just a short drive from downtown Denver, t... Courtyard By Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood 4 miles away Courtyard Denver SW/Lakewood is conveniently located at Wadsworth and Hwy-285/Hampden. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our 90 spacious guest rooms, which feature a comfortable sitting... Residence Inn By Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood 4 miles away At Residence Inn we have perfected the extended-stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with our passion for making every guest feel welcome. Three spacious suite types offer separate li...   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: Bear Creek, Jefferson County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Idledale to Morrison) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) South Platte River - North Fork, Jefferson County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Buffalo Creek to South Platte) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Deckers to confluence with North Fork) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) South Platte River, Adams / Weld County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Brighton City Park to Fort Lupton) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 25 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)   Ski Areas Near South Platte River: Winter Park, Colorado , 53 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 59 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 61 miles away, 2410 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 64 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 65 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 72 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 78 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 90 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 93 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 104 miles away, 4040 vertical feet   Hotels Near South Platte River: Denver-Days Inn Central, Denver , 3 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood , 4 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Denver Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood , 4 miles away Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Downtown, Denver , 4 miles away Comfort Suites Southwest, Lakewood , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near South Platte River: Flying Saucer RV Park, Englewood, 1 miles away South Park Mobile Home Park, Englewood, 1 miles away Chatfield, Littleton, 6 miles away   Trails Near South Platte River: Beaver Brook Trail, Jefferson County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near South Platte River: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 44 miles away Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 50 miles away   Golf Courses Near South Platte River: Englewood Golf Course, Englewood , 1 miles away Harvard Gulch Golf Course, Denver , 2 miles away Green Gables Country Club, Denver , 4 miles away   Lakes Near South Platte River