Yampa River

Meeting location: Vernal, Utah

Meeting time:  8AM, Morning of your trip

Return location:  Vernal, Utah

Return time: approximately 4PM, Last day of your trip

From the meeting location of Vernal, Utah, we will transport you by shuttle to the river put-in at Deerlodge Park Campground in Dinosaur National Monument.  You'll meet your River Guides and River Trip Leader for an orientation talk, fitting of protective gear, and a quick repack of your belongings into our outfitter drybags.   We'll tell you about our campsites in the monument, where to find essentials, and the best things to enjoy along our route.  Your launch on the Yampa River begins along a wide, calm stretch which gradually enters steep and dramatic canyon walls, then finding rolling Class II rapids.  When reaching your first camp, your guides will give you a tutorial of how to set up your sleep kit, where to find essentials, and will prepare food for the group.   Before evening-end, whether spent in a short hike, conversation, reading, or private meditation, you will have a chance to experience dark sky stargazing within Dinosaur National Monument...

Put-in: Deerlodge Park

Take-out: Split Mountain

River Miles: 71

Class of Rapids: II-IV

Age minimum: 8 (May trip minimum age 12)

What we bring: 

Professional whitewater rafting guide and service

Whitewater rafts, life vests (PFD) and related equipment

Drybags to hold your gear for the trip

Trip accommodations of tent, sleeping pad, camp chair, sleeping bag* and pillow*

Trip meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day

Plates, eating utensils, 32 oz hydration flask*

*yours to take home after the trip

What's not included:

Transportation to and from Vernal, Utah

Pre- and post-trip accommodations and meals

Dinosaur National Monument Entrance Fee

Insurance of any kind, including a travel protection plan

Personal trip items and gratuities

Four day trips: $1,599/person

Five day trips: $1,699/person

We're currently booking the following 2025 dates:

June 1 (Sunday) - June 5 (Thursday) 5 day trip

June 19 (Thursday) - June 22 (Sunday) 4 day trip

June 24 (Tuesday) - June 27 (Friday)  4 day trip

July 2 (Wednesday) - July 5 (Saturday) 4 day trip