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Utah whitewater, Clear Creek
Sevier
county,
Fish Creek confluence to 2 miles downstream section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 2 miles
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The scenic beauty of Sevier County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This section of Clear Creek is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. The average Utah whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. There are some good sections to paddle in this river |
system, the Fish Creek confluence to 2 miles downstream section is one of them. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance
| because these hotels fill up quick. If you're coming from Cedar City it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while | |
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are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area: On a great day at Clear Creek you can take a hike along the Deer Creek Trail, and North Cedars is a delightful forest neighborhood nearby. A short journey
to Whiskey Spring is always worthwhile, and the Pipeline Trail is a fine hiking trail nearby. This river is a wonderful place to visit. A journey to Clear Creek wouldn’t be complete without a tour to nearby Fremont Indian
State Park; naturally, A visit to The Narrows is always fun. The snow is nice at Elk Meadows. All through the warmest time of the year highs here at Clear Creek get into the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's.
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Clear Creek, Fish Creek confluence to 2 miles downstream road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
 Stats for this river stretch
Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek. |
| Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Elk Meadows, Utah
, 14 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 6 lifts, 36 runs |
Brian Head, Utah
, 58 miles away, 1707 foot drop, 8 lifts, 53 runs |
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| Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Comfort Inn & Suites Fillmore, Fillmore
, 20 miles away |
Hampton Inn Richfield, Sevier
, 22 miles away |
Fairfield Inn & Suites Richfield, Richfield
, 22 miles away |
Comfort Inn Richfield, Richfield
, 22 miles away |
Best Western Paradise Inn & Resort, Fillmore
, 22 miles away |
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| Trails Near Clear Creek:
Deer Creek Trail, Piute
, 7 miles away |
Pipeline Trail, Piute
, 7 miles away |
Tushar Trail, Piute
, 8 miles away |
Bullion Trail, Piute
, 10 miles away |
Copper Belt Trail, Piute
, 10 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Creek:
Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon - UT
, 55 miles away |
Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar City - UT
, 68 miles away |
Fremont Indian State Park, Utah
, 5 miles away |
Piute State Park, Utah
, 20 miles away |
Territorial Statehouse State Park, Utah
, 22 miles away |
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