Colorado whitewater, Eagle River Eagle county, Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     1 miles   The beautiful scenery of Eagle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. If you're coming from Edwards it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. This section of Eagle River is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is very short so you'd     better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop section is just one of many. Briefly about   the general area: Eagle Valley is right next door to Eagle River and is a great spot, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Beaver Creek. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Park Range. While you're here at Eagle River you can take a hike along the Rock Creek Trail, and the fine people of Avon like to hang out close by. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Have a perfect hiking adventure along the Nottingham Ridge Trail. White River National Forest is a magnificent site to pop by. Throughout the days of summer here at Eagle River, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.   Whitewater Near Eagle River: Eagle River, Eagle County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) Whitewater Outfitter - Sage Outdoor Adventures, Eagle County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 7 miles away       Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) Cross Creek, Eagle County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Eagle River, Eagle County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Homestake Creek, Eagle County, 12 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River) Gore Creek, Eagle County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Center, Eagle County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River RUNS, Eagle County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Nova Guides, Eagle County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Eagle River: Beaver Creek, Colorado , 2 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Vail, Colorado , 10 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 21 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 31 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 32 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Keystone, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs   Marinas Near Eagle River: Heeney Marina, Silverthorne , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Eagle River: Christie Lodge, Avon , 0 miles away The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa At Beaver Creek Mountain, Avon , 0 miles away The Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas, Beaver Creek Mountain, Avon , 0 miles away Seasons At Avon, Beaver Creek , 0 miles away Bachelor Gulch Village, Avon , 0 miles away   Campgrounds Near Eagle River: Piney Crossing Campground, Eagle County, 8 miles away Tigiwon, Minturn, 9 miles away Half Moon Campground, Eagle County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Eagle River: Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle , 4 miles away Rock Creek Trail, Eagle , 5 miles away Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle , 8 miles away Lake Creek Trail, Eagle , 8 miles away Half Moon Trail, Eagle , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Eagle River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 63 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 63 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 11 miles away Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 17 miles away Arapaho National Forest, Colorado , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Eagle River: Eagle Vail Golf, Avon , 0 miles away Eagle Vail, Avon , 0 miles away Eagle Vail Golf Course, Avon , 0 miles away   Lakes Near Eagle River Lake Thomas, Eagle , 8 miles away Upper Piney Lake, Eagle , 16 miles away Ivanhoe Lake, Pitkin , 19 miles away