Utah whitewater - Price River, Book Cliffs, Emery County

Emery county, Woodside to confluence with Green River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     16 miles
  The scenic beauty of Emery County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. 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. This section of Price River in Emery County is 16 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The average
    Utah whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find
many other paddling places. The Woodside to confluence with Green River section is the only paddling section along Price River. The beautiful Book Cliffs scenery is an added bonus. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Price River why not stop at Long Canyon. Not much precipitation falls here at Price River; most of the rain falls all through September, and January on the other hand is the driest.
The warmest time of the
 
year at Price River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. All through the winter the highs are regularly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Price River.

Price River, Woodside to confluence with Green River 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: 39.26369
Longitude: -110.3418

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1794
Longitude: -110.1056

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Current weather conditions at Price River, Book Cliffs, Utah
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Local climate location: SUNNYSIDE 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ramada Limited - Green River, Green River
13 miles away
The Ramada Limited Green River provides a great lodging value in a quiet country setting to all travelers seeking adventure in Utah's Canyonlands, and we are a popular and affordable overnight stop fo...

Holiday Inn Express Green River Ut, Green River
13 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Green River, Utah hotel offers 60 guest rooms and has all the amenities that make the brand a top pick plus an indoor pool and hot tub which form the perfect end to a da...

Rodeway Inn West Winds, Green River
13 miles away
Con Air and Galaxy Quest filmed nearby. Geyser, hunting, preserve, and river trips available. 24 hour restaurant, convenience store and fuel. Guest laundry and Interior corridor. Museum nearby....



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Price River.
 Whitewater Near Price River:
San Rafael River, Emery County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 42 miles long (Bridge at San Rafael Campground to I-70)
Green River, Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 128 miles long (Ouray to Green River Town)
 Ski Areas Near Price River:
Sundance, Utah , 113 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 115 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 117 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 119 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 121 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 121 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 122 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 123 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Powderhorn, Colorado , 143 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 155 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Price River:
Ramada Limited - Green River, Green River , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Green River Ut, Green River , 13 miles away
Rodeway Inn West Winds, Green River , 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Green River, Green River , 13 miles away
Best Western River Terrace Motel, Green River , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Price River:
Goblin Valley State Park, Green River, 12 miles away
United Campground Of Green River, Green River, 13 miles away
Shady Acres RV Park, Green River, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Price River:
Arches National Park, Moab - UT , 60 miles away
Canyonlands National Park, Moab - UT , 60 miles away

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