Utah whitewater - Fremont River, Wayne County

Wayne county, Torrey to Waterfall section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V+     16 miles
  The natural beauty of Wayne County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Utah is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch of Fremont River in Wayne County is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V+ section. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise
    and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is the only paddling stretch along Fremont River. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too.

Briefly about the general
area:
At Fremont River you don’t see much rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs at Fremont River regularly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 40's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Fremont River are in the 0's.
Calf Canyon is a great spot to explore, and if time allows, Capitol Reef National Park is a national park worth checking out.
 

Fremont River, Torrey to Waterfall road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V+
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2756
Longitude: -111.41311

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.28469
Longitude: -111.2458

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Current weather conditions at Fremont River, Utah
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Local climate location: LOA 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey
4 miles away
Stay at this Torrey, Utah hotel providing ideal lodging near Capitol Reef National Park and the surrounding beauty of Southern Utah. The Best Western Capitol Reef Resort is surrounded by brilliant r...

Hidden Falls Hotel, Torrey
8 miles away
Hidden Falls Hotel is located 3 miles to Capital Reef National Park and is surrounded by the beauty of Southern Utah*s red towering cliffs and deep canyons. This hotel is located near Utah*s Highway 1...

Torrey-Days Inn Capitol Reef N.P., Torrey
16 miles away
The Days Inn Capitol Reef is located only 3 miles from Capitol Reef National Park. It has 2 floors and its amenities include indoor pool , hot tub, free continental breakfast, and satellite televisio...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fremont River.
 Ski Areas Near Fremont River:
Elk Meadows, Utah , 73 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Brian Head, Utah , 110 miles away, 1707 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 116 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 127 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 127 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 127 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 127 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 128 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 129 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 131 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fremont River:
Best Western Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey , 4 miles away
Hidden Falls Hotel, Torrey , 8 miles away
Torrey-Days Inn Capitol Reef N.P., Torrey , 16 miles away
Wonderland Inn, Torrey , 17 miles away
Budget Host Inn Richfield, Richfield , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fremont River:
Boulder Mountain Homestead RV, Teasdale, 5 miles away
Fruita Campground, Wayne County, 6 miles away
Pine Creek Campground, Garfield County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Fremont River:
Stair Trail, Wayne County , 9 miles away
Indian Trail, Garfield County , 16 miles away
Jackson Dugway, Wayne County , 17 miles away
Aquarius Trail, Wayne County , 17 miles away
Pollywog Lake Trail, Wayne County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Fremont River:
Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey - UT , 3 miles away
Natural Bridges National Monument, Lake Powell - UT , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Fremont River

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