JENSEN RAFTING FIELD GUIDE
Four Days, 44 Miles: Rafting the Gates of Lodore Through Dinosaur National Monument
A four-day, 44-mile Green River rafting trip from the Gates of Lodore to Split Mountain that combines class-III rapids, catered meals and leave-no-trace river camping—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Four Days, 44 Miles: Rafting the Gates of Lodore Through Dinosaur National Monument.
Embark on a four-day rafting run through the deep canyons of Dinosaur National Monument, navigating 44 miles of the Green River. The trip threads multiple class-III rapids, moves camp each night along the river, and pairs on-water excitement with catered meals and leave-no-trace camping beneath the desert stars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 44‑Mile Passage Through Lodore
The itinerary covers 44 miles of the Green River, beginning at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and finishing at Split Mountain Campground in Utah—one continuous corridor of canyon walls and river bends.
Class‑III River Running
Expect multiple class‑III rapids that provide lively, manageable whitewater—enough punch to keep each day active without extended technical commitments.
Leave‑No‑Trace Nights on the River
This is roadless wilderness: guides load all food and gear on oar boats, and each night the group camps in a new riverside spot while practicing leave-no-trace camping with provided portable toilets, privacy tents and hand‑washing stations.
What the day feels like
What Four Days on the Green Feels Like
The trip is a rhythm of river and canyon: long floats that reveal geologic walls, punctuated by short stretches of class‑III rapids. Each evening a new camp is set on a quiet bend, meals are catered, and the group practices leave‑no‑trace camping under the wide desert sky.
THE ROUTE
A 44‑Mile Passage Through Lodore
The itinerary covers 44 miles of the Green River, beginning at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and finishing at Split Mountain Campground in Utah—one continuous corridor of canyon walls and river bends.
THE RAPIDS
Class‑III River Running
Expect multiple class‑III rapids that provide lively, manageable whitewater—enough punch to keep each day active without extended technical commitments.
THE CAMPING
Leave‑No‑Trace Nights on the River
This is roadless wilderness: guides load all food and gear on oar boats, and each night the group camps in a new riverside spot while practicing leave-no-trace camping with provided portable toilets, privacy tents and hand‑washing stations.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for (and when to check for limits).
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Trips meet at 9500 East 6000 South, Jensen, UT 84035; departures are staged from Adrift Dinosaur in Jensen, with transportation provided to the Gates of Lodore and from Split Mountain Campground.
Pack for multi‑day river travel and leave‑no‑trace camping; guides carry group food and gear on oar boats and provide portable toilet systems, privacy tents and hand‑washing stations.
Meals are catered and basic camp facilities—portable toilets, privacy tents and hand‑washing stations—are provided; guests are expected to practice leave‑no‑trace principles.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The Gates of Lodore rafting trip is four days long.
Where do we meet before departure?
Meet at 9500 East 6000 South, Jensen, UT 84035 (Adrift Dinosaur in Jensen, Utah).
Where does the trip start and end?
The trip starts at the Gates of Lodore in Colorado and ends at Split Mountain Campground in Utah.
Are meals provided on the trip?
Yes—meals on the trip are catered.
What camping facilities are available?
Guides provide portable toilet systems, privacy tents and hand‑washing stations; guests practice leave‑no‑trace camping.
Is transportation provided to the launch and from the takeout?
Yes—transportation is provided to the Gates of Lodore at the start and from Split Mountain Campground at the end of the trip.