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 natural beauty of Washington County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Virgin River - North Fork is 8.5 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where
    you can camp. This is the only paddling section along Virgin River - North Fork.

Briefly about the general area:
Virgin River - North Fork is pretty waterless generally; August is the wettest month with most rain; June on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures
at Virgin River - North Fork through the days of summer are in the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Virgin River - North Fork dip into the 10's.
Hiking along the Sand Bench Trail is splendid fun. Have a good hiking adventure along the Emerald Pools Trail, and do pay a visit to Zion National Park while you're here at Virgin River - North Fork. You need to stop by The Streaked Wall while you're here at Virgin
 
River - North Fork, and don't leave Virgin River - North Fork without first paying a visit to Grotto Springs.
This is such a great river. If you fancy a little side trip, try Court of the Patriarchs, and a spree to close by The Spearhead is very relaxing.

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 & Gardens, Springdale
2 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 ...

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 ...

Terrace Brook Lodge At Zion National Park, Springdale
4 miles away
Terrace Brook Lodge is located only one mile from the south entrance to Zion National Park on Highway SR9. The beautiful setting of the Lodge offers a park-like atmosphere and panoramic views of Zion ...



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

   

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
Williams, Arizona , 124 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 136 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
Las Vegas Ski, Nevada , 194 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 198 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Virgin River - North Fork:
Cliffrose Lodge & Gardens, Springdale , 2 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
Quality Inn & Suites, Springdale , 5 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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