Desolation Outfitters Duchesne county, Utah whitewater outfitter     Rentals Colorado River White River Rafts Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Utah tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people.     The starting location is a short drive from Vernal. The beautiful scenery of Utah and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beauty of the Uinta Mountains is a great plus for this river. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other spots for that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Desolation Outfitters you will meet lots of folks from close by Roosevelt. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Desolation Outfitters. When the night sets in temperatures dip   down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Desolation Outfitters. Desolation Outfitters is mostly a relatively waterless spot. The wettest month of the year is generally May, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Desolation Outfitters.   Whitewater Near Desolation Outfitters: Uinta River, Duchesne County, 20 miles away       Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Uinta Valley Campground to Power Plant) Green River, Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon County, 25 miles away       Class II-III - 128 miles long (Ouray to Green River Town) Yellowstone River, Duchesne County, 29 miles away       Class II - 2 miles long (Swift Creek to Reservoir)   Hotels Near Desolation Outfitters: Comfort Inn Ballard, Ballard , 1 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Ballard , 2 miles away Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel, Ballard , 2 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites Vernal, Vernal , 30 miles away Quality Inn Vernal, Vernal , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Desolation Outfitters: Mountainwest Mobile Home Campground, Duchesne County, 1 miles away Berg's Coffee Shop and Video, Fort Duchesne, 7 miles away Big Sand Lake Campground, Duchesne County, 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Desolation Outfitters: Steinaker State Park, Utah , 34 miles away Starvation State Park, Utah , 34 miles away Red Fleet State Park, Utah , 39 miles away   Golf Courses Near Desolation Outfitters: Roosevelt Golf Course, Roosevelt , 1 miles away