Colorado River Center Eagle county, Colorado whitewater outfitter     Kayaks Colorado River Rafts Rentals Day Trips The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Edwards. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night,     but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Park Range and you get great scenery. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Red Canyon Stock Driveway; you'll meet a lot of people   from Bond here. Having a good time in the Park Range is simple. Go for a hike on the Cache Creek Access Trail, and a pleasant spot nearby is McPhee Gulch. This is a great river. At Colorado River Center through the days of summer highs are in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Colorado River Center. At Colorado River Center you don’t see much precipitation. The month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River Center.   Whitewater Near Colorado River Center: Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River RUNS, Eagle County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Piney River, Eagle County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) Rock Creek, Routt County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) Colorado River, Grand County, 9 miles away       Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio) Eagle River, Eagle County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) Eagle River, Eagle County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop) Colorado River, Grand County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon) Whitewater Outfitter - Arkansas Valley Adventures, Grand County, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Timberline Tours, Eagle County, 19 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Blue River, Summit/ Grand County, 19 miles away       Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River Center: Beaver Creek, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Vail, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 35 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 36 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 41 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 42 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs   Hotels Near Colorado River Center: Inn And Suites At Riverwalk, Edwards , 14 miles away The Lodge And Spa At Cordillera, Edwards , 14 miles away Arrowhead Village, Edwards , 14 miles away Sheraton Mountain Vista Villas, Avon / Vail Valley, Avon , 15 miles away Comfort Inn Near Vail Beaver Creek, Avon , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Colorado River Center: Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Last Chance, Bond, 0 miles away Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Pyrite, Bond, 1 miles away Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Cliffview, Bond, 1 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River Center: Cache Creek Access Trail, Eagle , 10 miles away Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle , 11 miles away Rock Creek Trail, Eagle , 11 miles away Tepee Creek Trail, Routt , 11 miles away Midway Trail, Grand , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Colorado River Center: Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 24 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 24 miles away Stagecoach State Park, Colorado , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River Center: Red Sky Guest, Wolcott , 12 miles away Eagle Springs Golf Club, Wolcott , 12 miles away Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott , 12 miles away