San Rafael River Rafting in Utah - Rafting Companies
Generally rafted in two sections, the San Rafael River springs from Joe's Valley Reservoir and meanders its way through incredibly scenic forests and canyons. This is a river that has something for everyone.
The Upper San Rafael is a calmer run, offering small rapids and boulder gardens ideal for honing one's skill for larger rapids. A Class I - II 20 mile stretch, it runs from Fuller Bottom to San Rafael Campground and includes a float through an area locally known as the "Little Grand Canyon". A wonderful trip for families or individuals just starting out and wanting to improve their rafting skills.
The Lower San Rafael has a bit more bite to it, upping the ante from a Class I float just below the Campgrounds, into a Class III - V through the two Box Canyons as the canyon walls narrow considerably. Known for their intense waters and absolutely spectacular scenery, the canyons known as Black Box 1 and Black Box 2 offer up Class III - IV waters, with the Class V consequence given for technical difficulty, isolated location of the canyons, and problems that arise when rafters should be portaging and not paddling. The Canyons themselves can each take a day to raft, due to portaging and the time it takes to do so, but there is a flat float between canyons ideal for camping overnight. This is a run for those who want to experience near-steep creek boating in Utah.
No matter which portion of this diverse river you chose to raft, always consult your guide for requirements in gear and experience before attempting to raft any of Utah's incredible rivers. Below you'll find the help you need in planning that perfect rafting trip.
San Rafael River Rafting in Utah - Companies Listed by Office Location
