Utah whitewater - Virgin River - North Fork, Washington County

Washington county, Sinawava to South Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8.5 miles
  The Sinawava to South Campground section of Virgin River - North Fork in Washington County is 8.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Utah and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Sinawava to South Campground section is the only paddling section along Virgin River - North Fork. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might
    end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
If time allows, Zion National Park is a national park
worth taking a look at, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Emerald Pools Trail. This river has it all. No need to travel far to stop by out of the ordinary stuff like The Streaked Wall, and you might also want to pay a visit to Court of the Patriarchs while you're here at Virgin River - North Fork.
Do schedule some time to explore The Spearhead near Virgin River - North Fork if you have a chance. Not much precipitation falls here at Virgin River - North Fork; the month with most of the rain is August while June is frequently the
 
driest month. At Virgin River - North Fork through the summer highs are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Virgin River - North Fork.
Grotto Springs is always fun to check out, and going for a hike along the Sand Bench Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area.

Virgin River - North Fork, Sinawava to South Campground 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
Average Gradient: 55 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.28469
Longitude: -112.948

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.20151
Longitude: -112.98663

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Current weather conditions at Virgin River - North Fork, Utah
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Local climate location: CEDAR CITY FAA AP 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens, Springdale
3 miles away
Unique Boutique Style Motel that borders borders Zion National Park along the Virgin River and is located only 200 yards from the Zion National Park Visitor Center. The property consists of Spacious ...

Majestic View Lodge, Springdale
3 miles away
The Majestic View Lodge is located at the base of the towering cliffs known as Zion National Park, in the Town of Springdale, Utah. The property consists of 66 rooms and 3 suites. Each room has its ow...

Quality Inn At Zion Park, Springdale
3 miles away
Located just 1/2 mile from entrance to Zion National Park. Nestled in Zion Canyon along the Virgin River. Walking distance to restaurants, shops, Cinemax Theater and Zion Visitor Center. Zion Shuttle ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Virgin River - North Fork.
 Ski Areas Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Brian Head, Utah , 26 miles away, 1707 vertical feet
Elk Meadows, Utah , 71 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Cliffrose Lodge and Gardens, Springdale , 3 miles away
Majestic View Lodge, Springdale , 3 miles away
Quality Inn At Zion Park, Springdale , 3 miles away
Terrace Brook Lodge At Zion National Park, Springdale , 4 miles away
Best Western Zion Park Inn, Springdale , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Grotto Campground, Washington County, 2 miles away
South Campground, Washington County, 3 miles away
Watchman Campground, Washington County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Sand Bench Trail, Washington County , 0 miles away
Emerald Pools Trail, Washington County , 1 miles away
Angels Landing Trail, Washington County , 2 miles away
Walters Wiggles, Washington County , 2 miles away
Canyon Overlook Trail, Washington County , 2 miles away
 National Parks Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Zion National Park, Springdale - UT , 4 miles away
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City - UT , 27 miles away

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