Rafting Moab Field Office Southeastern Utah is blessed with an abundance of river recreation opportunities. Visitors may select river environments that range from the wilderness settings of Desolation-Gray Canyons to the more easily accessible sections of the Colorado, Green and San Juan Rivers. The purpose of this site is to help visitors select the river trip that best matches their interests and available time. The river areas described below are rated according to a six point international scale. For example, rivers rated as Class I have small, easy to negotiate waves, Class III areas have difficult rapids that require maneuvering and Class VI areas are not considered navigable.
Rapids vary greatly by river flow.
Some rapids are more difficult to negotiate at high water,while others are more difficult at lower water levels. The ratings should only be used to make rough comparisons. Link to River Flow Information. From Dewey Bridge to Onion Creek the river is calm. There are rapids from Onion Creek to Big Bend Recreation Site.