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

Rio Blanco county, National Forest Campground to North Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     10 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Rio Blanco County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The National Forest Campground to North Fork stretch of White River - South Fork in Rio Blanco County is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is
    long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the National Forest Campground to North Fork section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area
has a pretty small number of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
While you're here at White River - South Fork you can take a hike along the Fayville Trail. White River - South Fork gets very little precipitation; October is when you get the most rain here, and January is the month with the least moisture.
Going for a hike along the Bailey Lake Trail will let you
 
absorb the natural beauty of this region, and White River - South Fork is near Smith Gulch which is unquestionably worth going to. High temperatures at White River - South Fork during the days of summer are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while White River - South Fork nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 0's.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.90459
Longitude: -107.53971

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.97309
Longitude: -107.63781

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Current weather conditions at White River - South Fork, Colorado
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Local climate location: RIFLE 33 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rodeway Inn, New Castle
20 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 ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SILT-RIFLE, Silt
21 miles away
Brand New Hotel on the Colorado River Boasts Premium Amenities. Enjoy comfort at the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Silt - Rifle accommodations near the Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL)....

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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near White River - South Fork:
White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Mirror Lake to South 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)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield County , 30 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park)
Yampa River, Routt/Moffat County , 30 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Yampa river park to 12th street)
 Ski Areas Near White River - South Fork:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 59 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Powderhorn, Colorado , 60 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 64 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 69 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 70 miles away, 2775 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 72 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River - South Fork:
Rodeway Inn, New Castle , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SILT-RIFLE, Silt , 21 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs , 25 miles away
Clarion Collection Glenwood Suites, Glenwood Springs , 25 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rifle, Rifle , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River - South Fork:
Hill Creek Campground and Trailhead, Rio Blanco County, 5 miles away
Clark Cabin Campground, Garfield County, 7 miles away
Meadow Creek Campground, Garfield County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near White River - South Fork:
Bailey Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County , 3 miles away
Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County , 5 miles away
Sleepy Cat Trail, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away
Oyster Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County , 9 miles away
Last Chance Trail, Garfield County , 11 miles away
 Lakes Near White River - South Fork

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