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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.     Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground section of Yampa River in Colorado is 71 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months at Yampa River highs are regularly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Yampa River. Around Yampa   River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is October; the driest of the months is January. Starvation Valley is in close proximity to Yampa River and is a nice place, and if you haven’t been to Dinosaur National Monument, you must schedule some time for it since you're here. 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.   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 Vernal, Utah Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Vernal, Utah, 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: 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   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