Class III-IV Eagle River, CO

Eagle River Recreation Management Area (Eagle River Water & Sanitation Plant to Colorado River Confluence)

The Eagle River Extensive Recreation Management Area provides excellent recreational opportunities, especially for fishers and boaters visiting the area. The recreation sites just a few miles from Gypsum provide camping facilities and boat access. Allows for year round whitewater rafting, and it is a popular place for fly fishing.

The level of rafting on this river overall is class III-IV. The trip length is about 3 - 4 hours. The best time top raft is late May to early July. For more information, please contact the Colorado Field Office.

 

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Eagle River Recreation Management Area - BLM

Eagle River - American Whitewater

Section Details

Trip Length Partial Day, 17.0 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Permit No
Manager Bureau of Land Managemant, Colorado River Valley Field Office
Wild & Scenic No
Water Trail No
Partner Information https://www.blm.gov/visit/eagle-river-recreation-management-area
Description American Whitewater
Photo Credit: BLM