Colorado whitewater, Sweetwater Creek Eagle county, Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Eagle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Sweetwater Creek in Eagle County is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There's camping available near Sweetwater Creek. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly   about the general area: If the weather is splendid here at Sweetwater Creek, you can go for a hike along the South Derby Trail, and if you're here, you might as well have a look at Lucky Gulch. Don't leave Sweetwater Creek without first checking out Hells Gate, and going for a hike along the High Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. At this river you will never have a bad time. At Sweetwater Creek you always meet someone from Gypsum. Not much precipitation falls here at Sweetwater Creek. The month with most of the rain is March, and June on the other hand is the driest. Sweetwater Creek, Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Sweetwater Creek.   Whitewater Near Sweetwater Creek: Sweetwater Creek, Eagle County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp) Colorado River, Garfield County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek) Colorado River, garfield County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121) Whitewater Outfitter - Lakota River Guides, Eagle County, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Grizzly Creek, Garfield County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area) Whitewater Outfitter - Rock Gardens Rafting, Garfield County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Timberline Tours, Eagle County, 18 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Blue SKY Adventures, Garfield County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - UP THA Creek Expeditions, Garfield County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield County, 20 miles away       Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park)   Ski Areas Near Sweetwater Creek: Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 36 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 43 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Sweetwater Creek: Eagle River Lodge, Eagle , 17 miles away AmericInn Eagle, Eagle , 17 miles away Best Western Plus Eagle Lodge & Suites, Eagle , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Vail Valley, Eagle , 18 miles away Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Eagle CO, Eagle , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sweetwater Creek: Lyons Gulch, Gypsum, 2 miles away Anderson Camps LTD, Gypsum, 3 miles away Deep Creek, Gypsum, 4 miles away   Trails Near Sweetwater Creek: High Trail, Eagle , 8 miles away South Derby Trail, Eagle , 9 miles away Ute Trail, Larimer , 16 miles away Blue Creek Trail, Eagle , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Sweetwater Creek: Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 27 miles away Stagecoach State Park, Colorado , 33 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sweetwater Creek: Ironbridge Golf Club, Glenwood Springs , 18 miles away Eagle Ranch Golf Club, Eagle , 18 miles away Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Sweetwater Creek Wood Lake, Garfield , 17 miles away Yamcolo Reservoir, Garfield , 17 miles away