Colorado whitewater - Yampa River, Routt/Moffat County Routt/Moffat county, Yampa river park to 12th street section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This stretch of Yampa River in Routt/Moffat County is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Yampa river park to 12th street stretch is the only paddling stretch along Yampa River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this     general area you won't find many other paddling spots. The natural beauty of Routt/Moffat County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Cedar Mountain Gulch is a nice location to take a look at in the neighborhood of Yampa River. All through the days of summer here at Yampa River, high temperatures generally get into the 80's; throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. During the winter the highs are typically in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Yampa River. Yampa River is pretty dried up regularly; throughout October this area sees the most rain, and January is when it's the driest.   Yampa River, Yampa river park to 12th street road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 23 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.48194 Longitude: -106.83584 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.51722 Longitude: -108.29278 Paddler input for Yampa River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yampa River, Colorado Local climate location: HAYDEN 30 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Run Inn, Craig The Elk Run Inn is a centrally located motel in Craig, Colorado. All rooms have full kitchens including refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave and coffeepot. The motel was totally renovated in 2001 a... Best Western Deer Park Inn & Suites, Craig **Indoor pool is closed for remodeling. Free passes to nearby Wave Pool and swimming pool available at check-in. The Best Western Deer Park Inn and Suites is 100% non-smoking property. Fully remodele... Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Craig, Co, Craig The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites is Craig's largest hotel. We are proud to boast the largest indoor entertainment facilities in the city. The wholesome Indoor Recreational Center includes a pool, w...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Yampa River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yampa 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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Yampa River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yampa River.   Whitewater Near Yampa River: White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco County , 26 miles away, Class III - 20 miles long (Mirror Lake to South Fork) White River - South Fork, Rio Blanco County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (National Forest Campground to North Fork)   Ski Areas Near Yampa River: Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 50 miles away, 440 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 53 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 84 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 85 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 85 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 86 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 86 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 88 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 94 miles away, 3062 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yampa River: Elk Run Inn, Craig , 1 miles away Best Western Deer Park Inn & Suites, Craig , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Craig, Co, Craig , 1 miles away Craig Super 8 Motel, Craig , 1 miles away Oak Tree Inn Yampa, Yampa , 48 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yampa River: Craig Koa Kampground, Craig, 4 miles away Indian Run Campground, Routt County, 15 miles away Freeman Campground, Moffat County, 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yampa River: Yampa Valley Golf Course, Craig , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Yampa River