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Scofield Reservoir to picnic area above Price Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 15 miles
This section of Price River in Utah is 15 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Utah and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Utah is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. 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. There's camping
available near Price River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Scofield Reservoir to picnic area above Price Canyon
section is one of them. If you're coming from Price it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Price River gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest
month is June. Throughout the days of summer at Price River temperatures are usually in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs through the winter are generally in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Price River.
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