Colorado whitewater - White River, Rio Blanco County

Rio Blanco county, North-South Fork confluence to Green River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     80 miles
  This stretch of White River in Colorado is 80 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The wonderful Rio Blanco County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down White River attract people from near and far. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This is the only paddling stretch along White River. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t
    any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good spots for that around here.
Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rain falls here at White River; October is the wettest month with most rain while February is frequently the driest month. High temperatures at White River during the long summer days are in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the winter are ordinarily in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at White River drop into the 0's.
A brilliant place in the neighborhood of White River is Elledge Draw.
 

White River, North-South Fork confluence to Green River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 80 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.97309
Longitude: -107.63781

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.06219
Longitude: -109.6792

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Current weather conditions at White River, Colorado
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Local climate location: DINOSAUR NATL MONUMENT 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Blue Mountain Inn and Suites, Rangely
11 miles away
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La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita
46 miles away
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Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita
46 miles away
Welcome to the Comfort Inn in Fruita, CO located west of Grand Junction near the Colorado National Monument. The Comfort Inn is just minutes from local attractions and shopping. Our beautifully appoin...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
Yampa River, Moffat County , 27 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 71 miles long (Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground)
Yampa River, Moffat County , 30 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4.8 miles long (85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Powderhorn, Colorado , 61 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 97 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Telluride, Colorado , 124 miles away, 3530 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 128 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 130 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 131 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 132 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 132 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 133 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 134 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Blue Mountain Inn and Suites, Rangely , 11 miles away
La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita , 46 miles away
Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita , 46 miles away
La Quinta Grand Junction Inn And Suites, Grand Junction , 48 miles away
Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Junction, Grand Junction , 49 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Dragon Douglas Trail, Rio Blanco County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near White River:
Dinosaur National Monument, Dinosaur - CO , 20 miles away
Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 45 miles away

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