About This Trip

With 84 miles to meander in a wilderness far, far away, Desolation Canyon 4 day rafting trips make for longer days on the river. Since we’ll have two full days in the canyon, we’ll have time to stop for a site or two along the way.

As we float through the ever-growing rift, the cliffs will soar up to 5,000 feet. Keep your peeled for big horned sheep on the walls and birds of prey soaring into the void! Desolation is far from desolate when it comes to the wildlife.

This stretch also boasts the most rapids on the Green River, with over 60 class II sections to bound through and catch a splash, with a few exciting class III rapids sprinkled in.

Each evening we’ll float into a camp with sandy beaches, dotted with cottonwoods. As your guides prepare dinner, you can unwind as you wish as the stars come out.

Desolation Canyon 4-Day raft trips starting at $1,399.00.

Desolation Canyon Quick Facts

What's So Special About Desolation Canyon?

Overview

Season

April – September

Restrictions

Oar Raft : Ages 5+ and at least 50 lbs

Class of Rapids

II – III

Boat Options

OAR Raft - Up to 6 guests

Book Your Trip

4 day Desolation Canyon Rafting Trip

Trip Planning

Map

10 Things to know about Desolation Canyon

Desolation Canyon length: 84 miles
Desolation Canyon put-in: Sand Wash Boat Launch
Desolation Canyon take-out: Swasey’s Boat Ramp
Desolation Canyon rapid class: Class II and III
Desolation Canyon’s top rapids: Three Fords and Joe Hutch
Best for Ages: 5+
Location: Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area, eastern Utah
Notable Scenery: 5,000 foot cliffs, big beaches and cottonwoods, massive spires and hoodoos
Notable Sites: Flat Canyon Petroglyph Panel, Rock Creek Ranch
Average CFS Range: 5,000 – 20,000

Booking Options

OAR Rafts

18-33 feet self-bailing rafts (up to 6 guests).

Our rafts range from 18-33 feet depending on water flows during the time of the trip. Periodically we’ll tie the rafts together into a “floatilla,” and motor through calm sections to help us make the miles needed each day.

Inflatable Kayaks are brought along to enjoy at appropriate water levels.

We typically seat between 4-6 guests to each raft.

Ages 5+

Adult (16+)

$1499

Youth (5-15)

$1399

Military/
Senior (65+)

$1399

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Plan

We start with 35% down, then 35% at 180 days, and 30% at 60 days before your trip. Please call for alternative payment arrangements.

Booking closer to your trip?

Within 180 days: 65% due at booking
Within 60 days: paid in full at booking

Minimum deposits apply.

Cancellation Policy

60+ days: Receive a refund less $200 per person unrecoverable fees.
45+ days: Reschedule for another trip/date, or receive Mild to Wild gift certificate less $200 per person.
Less than 45 days, unfortunately there will be no refund. Substitutions/name changes are allowed.
RoamRight Travel Insurance is recommended to help cover unforeseen circumstances, such as cancelled flights, sickness or medical evacuations.
Guests needing to be evacuated from the canyon will be charged a minimum of $1,000 per person.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

Trip Departure Policy

We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions and a minimum number of participants. This trip requires 4 participants or paid seats to depart.

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.