Utah whitewater - Ogden River, Wasatch Range, Weber County

Weber county, Huntsville to Ogden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     5 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Ogden-Clearfield, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. 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. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
     in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. The nature scenery of Utah and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Huntsville to Ogden section of Ogden River in Utah is 5 miles long
and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Huntsville to Ogden stretch is one of them. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Wasatch Range scenery is wonderful. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
At Ogden River you don’t see much rain; the month with most of the rain is April; July is when it's the driest. If you're here,
 
you might as well stop by Sardine Canyon, and you can go for a hike on the Skyline Trail.
High temperatures at Ogden River during the warm days of summer are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Ogden River are in the 10's. You simply must like the Wasatch Range. The skiing at Snowbasin is perfect.

Ogden River, Huntsville to Ogden road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.25379
Longitude: -111.84221

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.23559
Longitude: -111.92611

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Current weather conditions at Ogden River, Wasatch Range, Utah
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Local climate location: OGDEN SUGAR FACTORY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Canyon Pines, Uintah
6 miles away
Stay at this full-service Ogden, Utah hotel- the closest lodging to the Snow Basin Ski Resort! Located just off of northern Utah's Interstate 84 and State Route 89, the Best Western Canyon Pines is a...

Hampton Inn And Suites Ogden, Ut, Ogden
6 miles away
The Hampton Inn & Suites is centrally located in the heart of Historic Downtown Ogden City. We are within walking distance to Union Station, Historic 25th Street, diverse shopping, restaurants, and e...

Master Hosts Inns Ogden, Ogden
6 miles away
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Ogden, near entertainment, ski venues and boasting a legacy from the gracious age of Grand Hotels. The Hotel Ben Lomond features charm with its diverse interi...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Ogden-Clearfield, Utah
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogden-Clearfield, Utah, the metro area neareast to Ogden River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ogden River.
 Whitewater Near Ogden River:
Weber River, Weber County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 0 miles long (Ogden Whitewater Park)
Ogden River - South Fork, Weber County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Causey Reservoir to Huntsville)
Blacksmith Fork, Cache County , 26 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Hardware Ranch to Hyrum City Power Plant)
 Ski Areas Near Ogden River:
Snowbasin, Utah , 2 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 4 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 10 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 37 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 38 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 38 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 38 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 39 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 40 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 42 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ogden River:
Best Western Canyon Pines, Uintah , 6 miles away
Hampton Inn And Suites Ogden, Ut, Ogden , 6 miles away
Master Hosts Inns Ogden, Ogden , 6 miles away
Marriott Ogden, Ogden , 6 miles away
Ogden Days Inn, Ogden , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ogden River:
Wildcat Campground, Weber County, 3 miles away
North Arm Campground, Weber County, 5 miles away
South Arm Campground, Weber County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Ogden River:
Skyline Trail, Weber County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Ogden River:
California National Historic Trail, CA , 25 miles away
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, UT , 25 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ogden River:
Mount Ogden Golf Course, Ogden , 4 miles away
Barn Golf Club, Ogden , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Ogden River

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