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.

Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Heading into Westwater Canyon



Rafting by Westwater Canyon walls on Colorado River

Canyon walls along Colorado River



Miners Cabin in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Miner’s Cabin



River rafting by Westwater Canyon walls on Colorado River Utah

Looming canyon walls above



Hades Bar campsite in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Above Hades Bar campsite in Westwater Canyon



Rafters at Hades Bar campsite in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

At Hades Bar campsite



Outlaw Cave beds in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Century old beds of Outlaw Cave still have the outlaws’ shredded clothes there



Rafting dark rock walls of Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Darker rock layers in lower sections of Westwater Canyon



Skull rapids in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

Skull rapids



At oars rafting in Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah

On the oars



Guide on oars rafting Westwater Canyon on Coloarado River Utah

Guiding at the oars



On oars rafting Westwater Canyon on Coloarado River Utah

On oars rafting Westwater Canyon on Colorado River Utah