Colorado whitewater - Yampa River, Moffat County Moffat county, Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     71 miles   The Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground stretch of Yampa River in Colorado is 71 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping     gear. The wonderful Moffat County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Near Yampa River you find Starvation Valley which is a tremendous place to go to, and visiting Dinosaur National Monument is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Yampa River is mostly a pretty arid site; most of the rain falls during October; the driest month of the year is January. During the summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Yampa River. Summer night lows plunge down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; night lows in the 0's for Yampa River.   Yampa River, Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 71 miles Average Gradient: 12 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.44972 Longitude: -108.5375 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.53777 Longitude: -109.0589 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: BROWNS PARK REFUGE 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Blue Mountain Inn and Suites, Rangely 21 miles away Welcome to the Blue Mountain Inn and Suites where you can compliment Colorado*s Great Outdoors with our all new, charming and comfortable indoors- Rangely*s only true hotel. You*ll appreciate our wel...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. 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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: Jones Hole Creek, Uinta County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (National Fish Hatchery to Green River confluence) Green River, Moffat County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 44 miles long (Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain Campgound) Green River, Uintah County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 44 miles long (Canyon of Lodore Colorado to US 40) Yampa River, Moffat County , 26 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4.8 miles long (85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road) White River, Rio Blanco County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 80 miles long (North-South Fork confluence to Green River)   Ski Areas Near Yampa River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 87 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 116 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 135 miles away, 440 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 138 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 150 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 150 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 151 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 152 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 153 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 153 miles away, 2100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yampa River: Blue Mountain Inn and Suites, Rangely , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yampa River: Deerlodge Park Campground, Moffat County, 19 miles away   Trails Near Yampa River: Bull Trail, Moffat County , 16 miles away Hoy Trail, Moffat County , 17 miles away Joe Trail, Moffat County , 18 miles away Jones Hole Trail, Uintah County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Yampa River: Dinosaur National Monument, Dinosaur - CO , 9 miles away Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 70 miles away