Gates of Lodore Rafting
Dinosaur National Monument
Gates of Lodore Rafting
Trip Highlights
- Gates of Lodore rafting will take you through Dinosaur National Monument on the Green River in Utah and Colorado.
- An ideal rafting trip for beginners and first-time rafters, you’ll experience plenty of fun class II & III rapids on the Green River.
- Gates of Lodore has plenty of archeological history, petroglyphs, archeological sites, & fossils along the way.
- More than just a rafting trip. With plenty of side hikes and lush coves to explore, this Green River rafting trip is an excellent multi-day adventure.

Location/Season
Dinosaur National Monument
May 26 – September 13

Adventure Level
Intermediate

Class of Rapids
II – III

Restrictions
Low Water: Ages 7+
High Water: 12+
About This Trip
Green River Rafting Through Utah’s Gates of Lodore
Gates of Lodore Rafting on the Green River: Experience Utah rafting, legendary big waves whitewater, and one of America’s most spectacular, billion-year-old canyons through Dinosaur National Monument. It’s like living in the Jurassic Era with fossils and petroglyphs galore at the Dinosaur National Monument visitor center. Our Gates of Lodore trips continue on the legacy of Adventure Bound River Expeditions, combined with the legendary customer service and expertise of Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep tours.
“Gates of Lodore,” a magnificent towering canyon, greets you at the start of the trip and winds into one of the most beautiful stretches of untouched river anywhere.
Experience thrilling class II and III rapids, with colorful names such as “Hells-Half Mile,” “Disaster Falls,” and “SOB” in a raft or challenge them in an inflatable kayak all spring, summer and fall due to the dam released water flow.
Gates of Lodore rafting takes you through a landscape of slot canyons and sleepy green valleys, archeological wonders, petroglyphs, and years of history. Travel the same route as the great pioneer, Major John Wesley Powell, during his epic exploration of this continent’s last uncharted wilderness. Weave through the canyons of Lodore, Whirlpool, and Split Mountain all within Dinosaur National Monument. Wind through some of the oldest rock in the world that has been left exposed by wind, water, and time, as we experience a billion years of history. Discover remnants of a life long ago –including ancient Native American rock art and sites. Marvel at the geological wonder of the unique rock formations along the whole trip.
Nature also provides an abundance of wildlife on the Green River in Utah. Deer, bighorn sheep, beavers, waterfowl, eagles, trout, and hawks may be discovered along the way.
On our Gates of Lodore raft trip, discovery is each day’s only goal. Highlights of the friendly and fun Green River trip include; rafting, exploration side hikes, big sandy beaches, relaxing camp time, tranquility around the crackling evening fire, and sleeping under the sparkling star-filled sky!
Leave your worries behind and escape with us on a Gates of Lodore rafting trip! A real-life lost world; Gates of Lodore raft trips starting at $795.00.
Trip Options
Private Trips
Don’t see the dates you are looking for? Give us a call and we will try to accommodate your group! 970.247.4789
New Flexible Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 10%, remainder split in payments.
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 60 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds by 60 days prior.
- Call for other arrangements!
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.
Cancellation Policy
- 60+ days: full refund minus $25 per person unrecoverable fees
- 59 – 21 days: full refund minus $50 per person unrecoverable fees notice
- 20 days – 48 hours: full credit towards any Mild to Wild trip within the next three years
Fees
In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 7% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, NPS, City, Private Land Use).
Special Ways We Care for You on the River:
- Various boat sizes to accommodate your needs
- Professional, highly trained guides with trip leaders averaging over 2,000 river miles of experience
- Multi-talented guides cook delicious camp cuisine and provide camp entertainment
- Highly maintained boating equipment
- Comfortable camp chairs, tables and fun beach games
- Water resistant gear bags for overnight trips
Reasons To Chose Mild to Wild for Your Multi-Day Raft Trip
Rated #1 on Tripadvisor
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Trip Leaders Have 2,000 River Miles of Experience, Exceeding State Requirements
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Satellite Communication Devices On All Trips
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Family Owned & Operated
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Safety is our #1 Priority
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If You're not 100% satisfied with the guides & equipment then the trip is free!
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Self Bailing Rafts
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Healthy & Delicious Meals
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Kid Conscious
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Free Paddleboards & Duckies When Conditions Allow
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Launch Dates & Prices
Call or chat for launch date availability before they sell out
970.247.4789
3-Day Prices
Adult starting at $799
Youth starting at $749
4-Day Prices
Adult starting at $999
Youth starting at $899
Group Discounts available. Prices do not include national park fees.
Reviews
From the moment we entered through The Gates into Lodore Canyon until the takeout, we were surrounded by beautiful scenery. Passing through the multiple geological formations really put us face to face with the amazing…
Michael Wolfthal
Click to read moreSurprised and very pleased that you would assign such experienced guides to our small party. Lynn was great. Obviously very experienced. Scotty was perhaps the best guide we’ve ever had in five years of rafting.…
J. David Holt
Click to read moreWe had a wonderful 3-day rafting trip on the Green River. Our guides, Ellen, Emma, and Shana were wonderful. So much fun, and made us feel right at home on the river, despite many different…
John LaPlante
Click to read moreThis is our second trip with Mild to Wild. Again outstanding trip. Staff was excellent. Will be back next year for another adventure
Kristean Thorpe
Click to read moreMild to Wild Rafting is proud to be an authorized concessioner of Dinosaur National Monument.