Utah whitewater - Price River, Utah / Carbon County

Utah / Carbon county, Picnic area above Price Canyon to Castle Gate section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8.5 miles
  The Picnic area above Price Canyon to Castle Gate stretch of Price River in Utah is 8.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Utah / Carbon County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better
    reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The Picnic area above Price Canyon to Castle Gate section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer
whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Price River are pretty good. If you're coming from Price it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the months of summer here at Price River, high temperatures usually get into
 
the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Price River. Price River is pretty dried out usually; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most while June is regularly the driest month.
Crandall Canyon is a wonderful place to explore.

Price River, Picnic area above Price Canyon to Castle Gate road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 8.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.82619
Longitude: -110.9481

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.73149
Longitude: -110.86901

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Current weather conditions at Price River, Utah
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Local climate location: SCOFIELD DAM 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

SUPER 8 MOTEL - PRICE, Price
11 miles away
Welcome to Super 8 Price, UT. The 2 Diamond motel is centrally located to all major attractions and easily accessible from Hwy 6 north and south. The Super 8 offers a free SuperStart breakfast every...

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites PRICE, Price
11 miles away
The exquisite decor of the lobby welcomes guest to the Price Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites with style. A favorite spot for vacationers, business travelers and sports enthusiasts, the local area boasts pl...

Best Western Carriage House Inn, Price
12 miles away
Comfort, quality and service at this Central Utah hotel in Price near the College of Eastern Utah (CEU). Enjoy the comfort and beauty of our 100% newly renovated rooms. The Best Western Carriage Hou...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Price River.
 Whitewater Near Price River:
Price River, Carbon County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Scofield Reservoir to picnic area above Price Canyon)
Strawberry River, Duchesne County , 21 miles away, Class I-V - 36 miles long (Soldier Creek to Starvation Res)
Currant Creek, Duchesne/ Wasatch County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Dry Hollow to Strawberry River)
Huntington Creek, Emery County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 12.5 miles long (Left Fork to Utah Experimental Farm)
 Ski Areas Near Price River:
Sundance, Utah , 57 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 60 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 62 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 64 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 65 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 66 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 67 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 67 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Price River:
SUPER 8 MOTEL - PRICE, Price , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites PRICE, Price , 11 miles away
Best Western Carriage House Inn, Price , 12 miles away
Greenwell Inn & Convention Center, Price , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Price River:
Budget Host Inn and RV Park, Price, 11 miles away
El Rancho Motel and RV Campground, Carbon County, 11 miles away
Hillview RV Park Campground, Carbon County, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Price River:
Timpanogos Cave National Monument, American Fork - UT , 57 miles away

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