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Yampa River

The Yampa River is the last wild river in the Colorado River system - free flowing and undammed. Primarily fed by spring runoff, the river really cranks in May and June with class III and IV whitewater. Running through Dinosaur National Monument, the multiple-day trip delights visitors with rich wildlife, beautiful camps and great side hikes. The Yampa joins the Green river at Echo Park, a significant archaeological site for the Freemont Culture: semi-nomadic ancestral Puebloan people who lived in the area over 1000 years ago. Long a favorite with river runners, the Yampa offers a unique geological look back in time. The limestones and shales, of the canyon give way to the more predominant sandstone features such as the 1,000' high "Grand Overhang" and the striped "Tiger Wall." At Echo Park, the Mitten Park Fault and the billion-year-old Uinta Mountain Group formation are really impressive. This wonderful wilderness trip should be high on the list for any rafting enthusiast.

The following outfitters offer Yampa River trips:

Holiday Expeditions
Rafting, Biking, Ranch, Kayaking... Whitewater rafting on the Colorado, Green, Yampa and San Juan Rivers since 1966. Also specializing in Mountain Biking, Ranch Vacations, Women's Retreats, Family Adventures & Naturalist Trips.

O.A.R.S.
O.A.R.S. offers first-class rafting adventures on over 35 rivers of the West, including the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon & Cataract Canyon, San Juan and the Yampa & Green Rivers in Dinosaur National Monument.

Splore
Splore provides accessible, inclusive outdoor recreation for people of all abilities.

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
Operating the highest quality river trips on the Colorado, Green and Yampa Rivers. Offering A Touch of Class to every trip. Specialties include Luxury, Family and Womens Only trips.

River Runner's Transport, Inc
Specializing in white water raft rentals, vehicle shuttles, delivery and set-up of gear, and food buy-and-pack services for northeast Utah and northwest Colorado.

Outward Bound
On an Outward Bound wilderness expedition, you set off on a journey of discovery.

Adventure Bound River Expeditions
Quality 2 to 7 days on the Colorado, Green, and Yampa Rivers since 1963. One-day trips in Westwater Canyon. Optional inflatable kayaks available on all trips.

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Blanding/Bluff (Hovenweep National Monument, Monument Valley, Natural Bridges National Monument, San Juan River)
Boat Rentals, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, River Running

Central Utah (Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Escalante River, Goblin Valley, Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument, San Rafael Swell, Sevier River)
Boat Rentals, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Education/Service Trips, River Running

Moab (Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Cataract Canyon, Colorado River, Moab Daily, Westwater Canyon)
4 x 4 Tours, Boat Rentals, Canyoneering, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jet Boat Shuttles, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Education/Service Trips, River Running, Rock Climbing, Shuttles

Price (Desolation/Gray Canyons, Green River)
Boat Rentals, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, River Running

Vernal (Lodore Canyon, Yampa River)
4 x 4 Tours, Backpacking, Boat Rentals, Canyoneering, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Education/Service Trips, River Running, Rock Climbing

Zion National Park (Zion National Park)
Hiking, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Education/Service Trips, River Running, Scenic Flights