Westwater Canyon in Utah is a fun section of the Colorado River. Water conditions vary from mellow flat to significant white water rapids. Along the way, tall sheer cliff walls loom over the river, showing nature’s art through geology. Campsites are in pleasant, accessible locations and can be reserved ahead of time to eliminate wandering the river for an open spot. And there are even some historical sites along the way that are only readily accessed from the river. Lots to see and do on this fun overnight rafting trip.
Heading into Westwater Canyon
Canyon walls along Colorado River
Miner’s Cabin
Looming canyon walls above
Above Hades Bar campsite in Westwater Canyon
At Hades Bar campsite
Century old beds of Outlaw Cave still have the outlaws’ shredded clothes there
Darker rock layers in lower sections of Westwater Canyon
Skull rapids
On the oars
Guiding at the oars
On oars rafting Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah