About This Trip

If you’re looking to embark on a week-long expedition through the Wild West, our Desolation Canyon rafting 6 day trip is as good as it gets. This trip is meant for those looking to truly experience the grandiosity of the most remote river canyon in the contiguous United States.

Throughout the week, you’ll have time to explore Deso’s significant history and jaw-dropping scenery at a variety of campgrounds and hikes along the river corridor. Ancient petroglyphs, century-old homesteads and fossils wait to be discovered in between beautiful floats down the Green River.

Along the way are long stretches of friendly rapids to run in inflatable kayaks or on the rafts with your guides. And while the name may imply otherwise, Desolation Canyon is brimming with wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for Big Horned sheep, eagles, and wild horses as you splash your way downriver.

Each day ends with a big beautiful beach where we’ll make camp for the night. More days on the river means more time in camp, so play games with the guides, explore the area, fish, swim— whatever you please! This is your time to unwind and reconnect with nature. After tangerine sunsets come the most impressive displays of final frontier, so bring the good camera for snapshots of the Milky Way.

With 84 miles to cover through this astounding stretch of wilderness, we highly suggest opting for a 6-day excursion through Desolation Canyon.

Desolation Canyon 6-day raft trips start at $1799.00.

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

6 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+)

$1899

Youth (5-15)

$1799

Military/
Senior (65+)

$1799

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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.