Price River river run
Price River
The Price River features several notable rapids, including Razorback, Wild Horse, and Red Creek Rapids. These rapids offer a mix of technical moves, steep drops, and powerful hydraulics, providing an exhilarating ride for experienced kayakers and rafters. Additionally, the river features numerous boulder gardens, making it an exciting challenge for even the most skilled paddlers.
While the Price River offers an adrenaline-filled adventure, it’s important to note the specific regulations to the area. The Bureau of Land Management manages the river and requires permits for all commercial and private boating trips. All visitors are expected to follow Leave No Trace principles and to minimize their impact on the environment.
In conclusion, the Price River is an exciting whitewater destination in Utah, offering a challenging and thrilling run for experienced paddlers. However, visitors should be aware of the ideal streamflow range, class rating, segment mileage, specific rapids, and regulations in the area before planning their trip.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Price River -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White River Bl Tabbyune C Near Soldier Summit | 3 cfs | → |
| Fish Creek Above Reservoir | 13 cfs | → |
| Mud Creek Bl Winter Quarters Canyon At Scofield | 10 cfs | → |
| Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview | 7 cfs | → |
| Strawberry River At Pinnacles Near Fruitland | 45 cfs | → |
| Currant Creek Near Fruitland | 42 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Campgrounds
- Spruces Camp
- Granite Park Camp
- Crescent Ridge Camp
- Beaver Lake Camp
- Bear Hollow Camp
- Price Canyon Recreation Site
Fishing spots
- Kyune Reservoir
- Gigliotti Pond
- Gooseberry Reservoir
- Upper Huntington Creek
- Lower Gooseberry Reservoir
- Boulger Reservoir Fishing Site
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Price River as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Price River
What's the optimal flow for Price River?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Price River.