Colorado whitewater - White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco County

Rio Blanco county, Mirror Lake to South Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     20 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Mirror Lake to South Fork stretch of White River - North Fork in Colorado is 20 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A
    good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are
a few others too. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Rio Blanco County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
At White River - North Fork you don’t see much rain; during October this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. Throughout the summertime highs here at White River - North Fork reach the 80's with overnight lows in the 40's.
 
Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 20's, and nighttime lows at White River - North Fork throughout the wintertime ordinarily sink into the 0's.
Hiking along the Oyster Lake Trail is magnificent fun.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.05459
Longitude: -107.31771

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.97309
Longitude: -107.63781

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Current weather conditions at White River - North Fork, Colorado
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Local climate location: HAYDEN 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn, New Castle
24 miles away
Hotel features free wireless Internet, large indoor heated pool and hot tub and complimentary breakfast bar. Rooms available with microwave and refrigerator and all rooms have hair dryer and coffee ...

Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs
25 miles away
Set in beautiful Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only minutes from Hot Springs Pool. River and mountain views available. All rooms equipped with wire...

Clarion Collection Glenwood Suites, Glenwood Springs
25 miles away
Brand-new unique Clarion Collection in Glenwood Springs, featuring a coffee cafe. Upscale in all areas, it includes an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near White River - North Fork:
White River - South Fork, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (National Forest Campground to North Fork)
Colorado River, Garfield County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek)
Colorado River, garfield County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121)
Yampa River, Routt/Moffat County , 26 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Yampa river park to 12th street)
Grizzly Creek, Garfield County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield County , 29 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park)
 Ski Areas Near White River - North Fork:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 51 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 62 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 66 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Powderhorn, Colorado , 68 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 69 miles away, 2775 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3340 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River - North Fork:
Rodeway Inn, New Castle , 24 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs , 25 miles away
Clarion Collection Glenwood Suites, Glenwood Springs , 25 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn - Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs , 26 miles away
Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River - North Fork:
Marvine Campground, Rio Blanco County, 3 miles away
East Marvine Campground, Rio Blanco County, 4 miles away
Marvine Creek Campground, Rio Blanco County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near White River - North Fork:
Oyster Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County , 5 miles away
Bailey Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County , 6 miles away
Sleepy Cat Trail, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away
Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away
Last Chance Trail, Garfield County , 17 miles away

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